[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everyone has heard about the story of the water quality issues in Flint, MI. Everyone has heard about the problems and who is to blame. But rarely do people here about the true heroes that are uniting to make a difference and help save the town. This is the story of the real heroes in Read more
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everyone has heard about the story of the water quality issues in Flint, MI. Everyone has heard about the problems and who is to blame. But rarely do people here about the true heroes that are uniting to make a difference and help save the town. This is the story of the real heroes in Flint, The Plumbers.
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Perry Plumbing Heating & Air, which has been serving customers throughout San Diego County since 1977, will be awarded “Family-Owned Business of the Year” for 2016 by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the North San Diego Small Business Development Center. The honor, plus others bestowed to a number of small businesses and entrepreneurs, will Read more
Perry Plumbing Heating & Air, which has been serving customers throughout San Diego County since 1977, will be awarded “Family-Owned Business of the Year” for 2016 by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the North San Diego Small Business Development Center.
The honor, plus others bestowed to a number of small businesses and entrepreneurs, will be formally announced at a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 5, at Wyndham San Diego Bayside (1355 N. Harbor Drive).
The event is part of National Small Business Week, which was established in 1963 and is declared annually by the sitting U.S. President of the United States.
Perry Plumbing, owned and started by Harley Perry, has enjoyed a succession of notable honors over the past several months.
In October, the company received the national John Eberhardt Plumbing Contractor of Year Award from the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) and Delta Faucet Company. In December, it was among eight finalists at the Better Business Bureau’s 18th annual Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics.
Then a month later, Perry Plumbing was named 2015 Contractor of the Year by Contractor magazine.
The accolades were based on numerous achievements ranging from the company’s team integrity and its exceptional operational standards to Harley’s community volunteerism and his longstanding involvement with the Plumbing-Heating Cooling Contractors Association’s (PHCC) San Diego Chapter, of which he served as president from 2008-2009.
Harley is also president and founder of the PHCC Academy of San Diego, a federally certified school he launched in 2009 that offers two and four-year programs for apprentices and journeymen.
Perry Plumbing Heating & Air s based in National City, CA, and has 19 full-time employees. Harley’s family team members include his wife, Veronica, daughter, Anndrea, and son, John.
According to the National Equipment Register, construction jobsite theft costs the industry up to $1 billion each year.1 Professional contractors rely on their tools to get the job done, and without the necessary equipment, it can cost companies significant time and money. “Simple security measures and practices can help keep jobsites protected,” said Mike Bykowski Read more
According to the National Equipment Register, construction jobsite theft costs the industry up to $1 billion each year.1 Professional contractors rely on their tools to get the job done, and without the necessary equipment, it can cost companies significant time and money.
“Simple security measures and practices can help keep jobsites protected,” said Mike Bykowski, Senior Product Manager at KNAACK®, LLC. “After hours, construction sites can become an easy target for theft and vandalism, but there are measures that professionals can take to ensure expensive tools and equipment are kept safe.”
According to the Great American Insurance Group, “an estimated 90% of equipment thefts take place between 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday.”2 There are many ways that tools and material goods can be kept safe, from extra lighting around the jobsite to storing tools in a locked storage box.
Safety Tips to Guard Against Theft
One of the most secure measures a company can take includes keeping tools and equipment in a safe and secure location, like a jobsite storage box. Additional tips include:
- Signage: One of the number one and lowest-cost deterrents is adding a simple sign. Consider adding a sign that reads, “24 Hour Video Surveillance”. Another sign offering rewards to those who turn in thieves or provide valuable information on crimes is also a helpful deterrent.
- Security Lighting: Motion-censored lights or extra lighting can deter crime. Darkness often invites crime so the more light, the better the protection.
- Barrier protection: Adding some type of barrier protection, like a fence or guardrail, makes it tougher for thieves to get in and take supplies out. Look for ways to keep the important items properly secured and protected with barriers.
- Controlled access to the jobsite: Having just one entry point in and out of the jobsite will cut down on crime. Geo-Fencing, a virtual barrier using GPS to track behaviors using mobile phones, has proved helpful for both crime prevention and inventory.
- Documentation: Always photograph, document and record the serial numbers for equipment, tools and material goods for insurance purposes in the event that something is stolen. This will be extremely handy if a company or individual wants to claim any stolen items with an insurance company.
- Jobsite Box Protection: Tools and equipment should be kept in a safe and secure location. With the extra security of a jobsite box, like the KNAACK® 4830-D, criminals do not stand a chance of getting to the most valuable tools on a construction site. The KNAACK® 4830-D is both weather and theft resistant and features an integrated, three-point locking system and secondary locking drawer.
While these tips will not guarantee important items are always safe, it will strongly deter theft and vandalism. Construction jobsite crime can not only cause financial hardship, but also delay production schedules. If a jobsite does fall victim to theft, having a contingency plan in place can make replacing stolen tools much easier. Both local police numbers and jobsite owner name and number should be on file and accessible to all on the jobsite. In addition, always ensure equipment and tools have the proper warranties and have been registered with the manufacturer.
In support of the International Code Council’s (ICC) Building Safety Month in May and the National Safety Council’s (NSC) National Safety Month in June, KNAACK® will be kicking off a new campaign entitled Can’t Crack A KNAACK®. The goal is to promote awareness of jobsite security and the value of protecting tools and equipment. KNAACK® will be hosting contests on their Facebook page to feature customers and fans who #ShowUsYourScars. KNAACK® boxes are recognized for their security and durability and users are encouraged to share their stories of how their storage boxes survived damage from attempted theft, automobile accidents or weather. Visit www.facebook.com/knaackstorage to share photos and stories for a chance to win cool KNAACK® prizes.
ABOUT KNAACK®
KNAACK®, a WernerCo brand, is the industry leader of jobsite storage equipment, including storage chests, field stations, rolling work benches and hand tool boxes. KNAACK products are designed and built to the highest standard. Well beyond traditional tool storage and security, KNAACK innovation takes jobsite protection to the next level. KNAACK products are manufactured in Crystal Lake, Illinois. For more information, visit www.knaack.com.
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), the region’s premier provider of residential and commercial service and repair, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Air Experts LLC, based out of Cookeville, Tennessee. Air Experts has serviced over 2,000 homes in the Cookeville, Crossville, and Livingston areas in Tennessee over the past 30 years. This Read more
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), the region’s premier provider of residential and commercial service and repair, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Air Experts LLC, based out of Cookeville, Tennessee.
Air Experts has serviced over 2,000 homes in the Cookeville, Crossville, and Livingston areas in Tennessee over the past 30 years. This family-owned business was established in 1986 by Tom Ray and has operated under the leadership of his son, Jason Ray, for the past 14 years. Dedication to customer satisfaction, loyalty to its employees and community, and a strong sense of corporate ethics has grown Air Experts from a single-truck operation into one of the largest residential HVAC contractors in the Upper Cumberland area.
In order to support continued growth and to better service its existing customers, Air Experts will join the Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electrical team.
“One thing that appealed to me about partnering with Hiller is that they provide the same great service that we do, they’ve grown their business the same way, and they take care of their customers the same way”, said Jason Ray, President of Air Experts. “The customer will have peace of mind knowing they they’re going to be taken care of the same way they always have been”, Ray continued, “but we will (now) offer plumbing and electrical services.”
Hiller, founded on the same values of high quality customer service, loyalty, honesty, and caring about its customers, shares a similar story of growth. Since 1990, Hiller has grown from a single employee with one truck to include 13 locations regionally. As a result, Hiller is capable of providing key resources in technology, continuing education and training, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee to customers to acquired partners.
“We are very excited about a partnership between Air Experts and Hiller”, stated Jimmy Hiller, owner and President of Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electrical. “As we got to know Jason and his team, it became apparent that they do business the same way we do at Hiller. With this acquisition, we can serve even more customers in the Upper Cumberland area with the same exceptional service.”
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, provides residential and commercial service and repair throughout Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama. Hiller, recently named the fifth fastest-growing private company in Middle Tennessee, employs over 600 people across 13 locations, boasts a fleet of over 400 “happy face” trucks. For more information about Hiller, visit http://www.happyhiller.com or e-mail press@happyhiller.com.
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), the region’s premier provider of residential and commercial service and repair, receives Nashville Business Journal (NBJ) ’s 2016 Best in Business Award for the largest employee category. On Thursday, March 10, at the Best in Business Awards Luncheon in Downtown Nashville, the award was presented via live announcement Read more
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), the region’s premier provider of residential and commercial service and repair, receives Nashville Business Journal (NBJ) ’s 2016 Best in Business Award for the largest employee category.
On Thursday, March 10, at the Best in Business Awards Luncheon in Downtown Nashville, the award was presented via live announcement to Jimmy Hiller, owner and CEO of Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. Hiller was selected from a pool of hundreds of submissions and three finalists in the 500+ employee size category. This award marks the second Best in Business win for Hiller after their previous win in 2011 in the 101-500 employee company size category.
The Best in Business Award honors companies that “set the gold standard for growth, service, quality, innovation, and execution of a superb business strategy”, according to the Nashville Business Journal. Hiller was an ideal recipient of this year’s award for its focus on high-quality service, dedication to customer satisfaction, recent technology advancements, and tremendous growth over the past 26 years.
“At Hiller, we care about our customers, our employees, and our community”, said Jimmy Hiller, founder and owner of Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. “So it is especially meaningful”, he continued, “When we receive awards like the Best in Business Award – that come from our community – and recognize our efforts.”
Launched in 1990 out of a duplex in Antioch, Tennessee, with a single employee, Hiller has grown to include over 420 trucks, 12 locations, and more than 600 employees across the southeast. In the past decade alone, Hiller has experienced over 900% growth in revenue.
“I believe we obtained this level of growth”, remarked Hiller, “By putting the customer first, always doing our best, and trying to do what’s right for our neighbors.”
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, provides residential and commercial service and repair throughout Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama. Hiller, recently named the fifth fastest-growing private company in Middle Tennessee, employs over 600 people across 12 locations, boasts a fleet of 420 “happy face” trucks, and proudly services over 35,500 loyal customers. For more information about Hiller, visit http://www.happyhiller.com or e-mail press@happyhiller.com.
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