Reeves Journal articles from December 2002

Reeves Journal archives from December 2002

Who's really no. 1? (Pipeline).(streamlining apprenticeship competitions )(Editorial)
December 1, 2002... Over the last few years, the state of California has developed some top-notch apprentices. The Associated Builder and Contractors' Southern California Chapter plumbing program has seen two of its students win back to back national titles....

SB 1661: get a job Monday, take 12 weeks of leave on Tuesday. (Legal Corner).(California passes Family Temporary Disability Insurance Act)
December 1, 2002... California Governor Gray Davis has signed into law SB 1661, more commonly known as the "Family Temporary Disability Insurance Act." FTDI provides disability compensation for any covered individual who is unable to work due to the sickness or...

CA apprentice places first in national competition. (Contractor News).(Joseph Paramo II wins apprenticeship contest)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Joseph Paramo II, who took top honors at the California PHCC Apprenticeship Competition earlier this year, won the 2002 PHCC-National Association's International Plumbing Apprenticeship Contest in Toronto last month. Paramo, who is...

SDG&E taps renewable energy to fulfill needs. (Contractor News).(San Diego Gas & Electric )
December 1, 2002... In a move that will greatly increase the region's use of renewable energy in 2003 and beyond, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has purchased enough power to supply approximately 100,000 homes with electricity from wind and biomass sources. ...

Multifamily Operations of American Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. (People).(Lloyd Smith promotion)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Lloyd Smith has been promoted to president and COO - Multifamily Operations of American Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. Smith was previously president--HVAC Operations. Smith began his HVAC career in 1967 with Lindy Dennis Industries as an...

The Pluming Heating Cooling Contractors-National Association. (People).(officers and members installed)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors-National Association installed officers and members of the board of directors at its 120th annual convention in Toronto. The new officers are Eddie Hollub, Modern Plumbing Co. Inc., Pasadena, Texas,...

Contractors 2000 Board of Directors meeting. (People).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... At a recent Contractors 2000 Board of Directors meeting, Edward A. Wolfe Jr. of Wolfe Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning of Newburgh, NY. was elected chairman and CEO. He succeeds Keith Broyles of Broyles Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Inc. of...

Creating calls when you need them most. (Business Strategies).
December 1, 2002... Running your plumbing business is like a race at times. It's not a sprint where you run all out in a short period of time to reach your goal. It requires consistent effort to stay with the pack. But how do you move ahead? How do you get that...

COs: a fact of life; how you handle change orders makes all the difference.
December 1, 2002... Anyone who has worked in the construction industry for even a week knows that changes orders (COs) to a project contract are inevitable. It makes no difference if you are a contractor, A/E designer, supplier or owner, we all view COs as a fact...

2002 ISH-NA New Product Showcase.
December 1, 2002... Viessmann's Vitodens 200, the first wall-mounted boiler to be introduced in North America, won first place in the best overall product and the heating and ventilation categories of the New Product Showcase competition, held during the ISH North...

Ways to increase your billable hours. (Service Sense).
December 1, 2002... See if you can answer this question: What is your single highest cost of doing business? Your single highest cost is nonbillable time! That's right. It's generally more than rent, more than insurance, even more than equipment replacement costs....

Transmission troubleshooting. (Vehicle Maintenance).
December 1, 2002... Transmissions are designed to last when lubricated and operated properly. Unfortunately, cutting corners on routine maintenance and poor driving habits can result in transmission failure, which will end up costing a business owner a lot more in...

ISH North America debuts in Toronto. (Manufacturer/Wholesaler News).
December 1, 2002... Nearly 11,000 attended the first ISH North America trade show in Toronto, according to Messe Frankfurt Inc. MFI said U.S. attendees made the strongest showing with more than 5,300 visitors; the Canadian attendees totaled 4,500. More than 40...

Chicago Faucet buys WCTC from MASCO. (Manufacturer/Wholesaler News).(W/C Technology Corp.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The Chicago Faucet Company, a member of The Geberit Group, acquired W/C Technology Corporation (WCTC) from the Masco Corporation in November. Michigan-based WCTC, which reported annual sales of $3 million, develops innovative pressure tank...

California consolidation: Kelly buys Pacific Pipe. (Manufacturer/Wholesaler News).(Kelly Pipe Co.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Kelly Pipe Co. LLC, a distributor of pipe, valves and fittings in the industrial markets of the western United States, has acquired the Pacific Pipe Company for an undisclosed amount. Pacific Pipe will operate as a division of Kelly Pipe....

The Backflow Prevention Manufacturer's Association. (Briefly).(scholarship essay competition)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The Backflow Prevention Manufacturer's Association has announced the first BPMA Harrington-Arthur Scholarship Fund essay competition. The purpose of the competition is to advance the education of high school students in the area of...

LA-CO/Markal Industries. (Briefly).(11-10-02 Foundation support)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... LA-CO/Markal Industries said it would provide support to a Chicago-area nonprofit organization that offers college scholarships to and helps to foster inner-city youths. The support will benefit the 11-10-02 Foundation, established in 1996,...

FlowGuard Gold Plumbing Systems. (People).(Harry Moos)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Harry Moos has joined the FlowGuard Gold plumbing systems national sales team as a piping systems consultant. Moos, who brings 25 years of sales experience to his new position, has worked in sales management for Mansfield Plumbing Co., Eljer,...

Flo-Safe. (People).(Rick Siberine)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Rick Siberine has been named national sales manager of Flo-Safe, makers of single- and double-wall containment piping systems. He previously served as the company's eastern area manager.

The power of referrals. (Marketing Mechanics).
December 1, 2002... Last month I needed a new pair of running shoes. I went to a store that was recommended by a friend who also runs. I didn't even look in the Yellow Pages. I just went, knowing that because my friend recommended the store, it would be a good...

2003 Buyer$ Guide. (A - Z).(Directory)
December 1, 2002... AB&I Foundry 7825 San Leandra St. Oakland, CA 94621 (510) 632-3467 (800) GOT-IRON Fax: (510) 632-8035 www.abifoundry.com No-Hub and Hub and Spigot cast iron pipe and fittings. Standard No-Hub couplings and Husky...

There's a new water cooler in the galaxy!
December 1, 2002... Voyager[TM] All it takes is just one look, to realize that Voyager[TM] Water Coolers are something special. The ultra modern design and high-tech appearance enables Voyager[TM] to blend in beautifully in any setting. And because...

Product listings. (A - Z).(Directory)
December 1, 2002... Access Panels * Access-Able, Div. of Sachwin Products Inc. Acorn Engineering Co., Elmdor/Stoneman Div. Benjamin Mfg. Co. Diversified Plastics, Inc. Fluidmaster, Inc. William H. Harvey Co. Hercules Chemical Co.,...

The seven major hazards in drain and sewer cleaning. (Tech Topic).
December 1, 2002... Editor's note: This is the third and final part on drain and sewer cleaning Safety. The text is from Chapter 1 of The Professional Handbook-Drain and Sewer Cleaners, Second Edition. It is reprinted with permission of Spartan Tool's...

Incentives to help employees pay for medical costs. (Executive Briefcase).
December 1, 2002... My partner, John Melbon, wrote a column for this magazine on the current health insurance environment in the August issue. He pointed out that several factors have caused premiums to increase at a rate of 15 percent for the past two years. ...

Calendar.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Jan. 21-24, 2003 The International Builders' Show Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nev. www.BuilderShow.com 800/424-5249 Jan 27-29 AHR Expo McCormick Place Chicago, Ill. www.ahrexpo.com ...