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May 9, 2008 ― Louisiana Local Fights For Licensing Bill
Louisiana’s Local 60 and MCA chapter are calling members to action to support SB 654 and SB 616 for statewide journeymen and master licensing ...

May 9, 2008 ― 1 in 4 Homeowners To Spend Tax Rebate On Home
A national consumer survey from Johns Manville found that 24 percent of U.S. homeowners are considering using their federal economic tax rebate stimulus to upgrade or improve their homes ...

May 8, 2008 ― National Women Build Week, May 4-10
Habitat For Humanity brings women together to learn construction skills and help solve the issue of poverty housing ...

Ask The Expert

Ask Al
What More Can I Do?
Dear Al,
My customers write me great letters telling me how pleased they are with my service and installation work. I know my techs really care about our customers and they take great pride in what they do. We answer the phones live and a whole lot more. Frankly, I know my competition is no match. But my phone doesn't ring nearly enough and we battle to stay busy. What can I do? ...

by Al Levi
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Ask Ellen
Dear Ellen,
Our company is troubled by inconsistency. Our sales our inconsistent, our employee census is inconsistent. We do great for a few months, then mediocre then bad then great again. I have a goal and plan board. We meet every week for training. What else can I do?

by Ellen Rohr
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The Glitch and The Fix

So You Want To Go Solar
Given all the recent interest in solar domestic water heating, Joe Wrenchturner decides to have a go at it.

by John Siegenthaler, P.E.
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PM's History of Plumbing

Greatest Plumbing & Heating Inventions
People take for granted devices such as the T&P valve, kitchen disposal, flush toilet and so many of our industry's other useful gadgets that have made lives safer, healthier, more comfortable and convenient.

PME's Back To Basics

Back to Basics: Sprinkler Piping Materials
The most commonly used steel pipe for sprinkler systems is black steel pipe. Copper tubing is another piping material listed for sprinklers in NFPA 13. Also, plastic pipe (namely, CPVC and PEX tubing) is permitted for certain types of sprinkler systems.

by Julius Ballanco, P.E., CPD
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Web Exclusives

Seven Ways To Reduce Restroom Contamination
A seven-point scale rates restroom design according to how effectively it reduces the possibility of spreading or catching germs.

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Sizing Grease Interceptors
Think in terms of gpm and gallons when installing grease interceptors.

by Rand Ackroyd
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Economic News

May 9, 2008 ― Sureties Tell Congress SBA Needs Help
Members of The Surety & Fidelity Association of America told members of Congress that small and emerging contractors are critical to the rebuilding of U.S. infrastructure ...

Vendor News

May 9, 2008 ― RIDGID Hits The Road This Summer
RIDGID’s product line will be on-the-move this summer visiting cities across the country with tool and technology demonstrations ...

Green

May 9, 2008 ― Mainstream GreenHome Features Energy-Saving Systems
The project features systems that provide the comforts of a traditional home with the energy use of a green home ...

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Truck of the Month

PM Truck Of The Month ― Herndon Plumbing & Heating Inc., Herndon, VA
This Virginia service company bought a Mini Cooper two years ago for estimating calls and running for parts. Now it saves nearly $4,000 a year in gasoline.

by Katie Rotella

How to Corner

Tool Tips ― May 2008

Finding the right pitch

Cleaning a stub-out

Removing sweat caps

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