supply chain

In today’s ever-changing business landscape, strengthening the contractor/wholesaler channel is critical to survival. A recent general session at PHCC CONNECT drilled deep into the conversation.  “How does my supplier make me look like a rock star?” asked Dan Callies, President, Oak Creek Plumbing, Inc., Oak Creek, Wis., during the “Collaborative Connections: Strengthening Supplier-Contractor Relationships for Read more

Something that every business needs to do as effectively as possible is to save money, and this is often more challenging than it first appears to be. For a construction business, this goal is going to be one of the main ones, and there are actually so many different ways that it can be approached Read more

The construction industry is growing at a rapid pace. And with it comes the demand for construction equipment. This increase in demand has put pressure on construction equipment manufacturers to manage their supply chain efficiently. They must meet customer needs while also maintaining profitability. However, this task is not without its challenges. In this article Read more

“It’s like Disney World for engineers and contractors,” said one visitor on the tour. The Mechanical Hub team made a quick visit to Apple Valley, Minn., to visit Uponor North America as the company celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed Uponor Experience Center with a “pipe-cutting” ceremony. The team was treated to a Read more

In today’s fast-paced world, leveraging the power of online resources is essential for the success of any plumbing contractor. Ferguson.com is that resource. As a busy service contractor, time is of the essence. When I plan out my busy week schedule, resource efficiencies are at a premium, and that includes stocking my truck adequately. Moreover Read more