Work/Life BalanceBeer in the WildNew Podcasts https://vimeo.com/1093923140 Work/Life Balance How do you find the right work/family balance? New Contractor Spotlight is here that features Jesse Correira, a plumbing business owner and full-time firefighter. Check it out Beer in the Wild Tim Ward spots a new beer offering in his hometown. Big shoutout to a great Read more
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Work/Life Balance
How do you find the right work/family balance? New Contractor Spotlight is here that features Jesse Correira, a plumbing business owner and full-time firefighter. Check it out
Beer in the Wild
Tim Ward spots a new beer offering in his hometown. Big shoutout to a great and tasty collaboration between Riggs Beer Company and UA Local 149 Plumbers & Pipefitters (Illinois).
The Champaign area labor union representing plumbers, pipefitters and HVAC technicians is celebrating its 126th anniversary with a limited-edition beer can highlighting their program providing career opportunities to those serving our country.
New Podcasts
AFC—Julian Scadden, Nexstar Network
MTGA—A little of this and that on WHAT WE LIKE
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D.C. DebriefNIST CutsTekmar Invita 564 WiFi ThermostatNew Podcasts https://vimeo.com/1091685591 D.C. Debrief John offers valuable insight from his recent lobbying trip to Washington, D.C., where he joined the Plumbing Industry Leadership Coalition (PILC) to advocate for key industry issues. The agenda was wide-ranging, covering critical topics such as WaterSense, research and development funding, tariffs, and workforce Read more
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D.C. Debrief
John offers valuable insight from his recent lobbying trip to Washington, D.C., where he joined the Plumbing Industry Leadership Coalition (PILC) to advocate for key industry issues. The agenda was wide-ranging, covering critical topics such as WaterSense, research and development funding, tariffs, and workforce development challenges. While navigating the complexities of Capitol Hill, John observed firsthand that not all meetings carry the same weight—and that post-meeting debriefs with policymakers are inconsistent at best, highlighting the nuanced and often unpredictable nature of political engagement.
NIST Cuts
While in Washington, D.C., John participated in meetings at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where he learned of looming workforce reductions and budget cuts. These potential setbacks could significantly affect key programs and raise serious concerns about the future of American manufacturing innovation and the country’s ability to remain competitive in global markets.
Tekmar Invita 564 WiFi Thermostat
Check out Eric’s recent video of the Tekmar Invita® 564 WiFi Thermostat. Designed to simplify smart thermostat upgrades and furnace-to-heat pump conversions, the Invita 564 makes installation easier than ever. Using the existing two wires from any living space, it connects to an HVAC Interface Module located in the mechanical room—delivering advanced control without the need for new wiring.
New Podcasts
Appetite For Construction: This week the guys travel to Bishopville, Md., to talk with Lauren and Josh Martin, owners of Seaside Plumbing about being active in the community, whether it’s through creative marketing, philanthropy work or visiting with schools to talk up the trades or hosting plumbing camps. Listen Here.
Make Trades Great Again: Have we become too complacent when it comes to ordering online? It’s 2025, and yet, for whatever reason, this online supplier is asking for four forms of order verification and signatures upon delivery for regular, everyday plumbing and hvac material orders. Listen Here.
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https://vimeo.com/1090642227 Planning MeetingLabor ShortageHeat PumpPodcasts Planning Meeting The guys met in Dubuque, Iowa recently to strategize short- and long-term goals for the company for Mechanical Hub. Labor Shortage We also talk U.S. labor, comparing the labor force now from the pandemic years. As we evaluate the current shortage, it is essential to understand its impact Read more
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Planning Meeting
The guys met in Dubuque, Iowa recently to strategize short- and long-term goals for the company for Mechanical Hub.
Labor Shortage
We also talk U.S. labor, comparing the labor force now from the pandemic years. As we evaluate the current shortage, it is essential to understand its impact on various industries and how this influences operational capacity across sectors.
Heat Pump
Join Eric as he checks out a heat pump window units from the Builder’s Show in Vegas. Check out MideaComfort.us for more.
Podcasts
Joe Choflet of NIBCO joins the Appetite for Construction podcast and the MTGA guys talk about, “how old is too old to join the trades”?
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Business DiversificationJobsite Safety https://vimeo.com/1087608109 Business Diversification On this Weekly Update, what are contractors saying about diversifying or growing your business in today’s economy? We cover jobsite safety and we share our news podcasts. Did you know that May is mental health month? We talk mental health on the Appetite for Construction podcast. Jobsite Safety More Read more
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Business Diversification
On this Weekly Update, what are contractors saying about diversifying or growing your business in today’s economy? We cover jobsite safety and we share our news podcasts. Did you know that May is mental health month? We talk mental health on the Appetite for Construction podcast.
Jobsite Safety
More Jobsite Safety with Rachel Housman, https://allysafety.com
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John in DCPodcastsTech TransformationViega Smart Connect Technology https://vimeo.com/1086629733?autoplay=1 John in DC On this Weekly Update, John lobbies in DC for the plumbing industry on issues such as WaterSense, tariffs, and counterfeit knockoff plumbing fixtures. Also, Tim Ward visits with friends at the Eastern Energy Expo. John also tours the NIST building with PILC. Podcasts AFC Read more
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John in DC
On this Weekly Update, John lobbies in DC for the plumbing industry on issues such as WaterSense, tariffs, and counterfeit knockoff plumbing fixtures. Also, Tim Ward visits with friends at the Eastern Energy Expo. John also tours the NIST building with PILC.
Podcasts
AFC: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1203956/episodes/17190573
MTGA: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1198388/episodes/17179841
Tech Transformation
https://mechanical-hub.com/advancing-with-the-viega-megapress/