Reeves Journal articles from May 2005

Reeves Journal archives from May 2005

Bits and pieces.(managing work desk)
May 1, 2005... Well, we're wrapping up the May issue and spooling up for June and I thought I'd take some time to go back through all of my used reporter's notebooks, steno pads and all the other little scraps of paper piling up on my desk to make sure I...

The hot new topic: Type I Indemnity Clauses in construction contracts.(legalcorner)
May 1, 2005... First, a little background. A Type I Indemnity Clause usually states: SUBCONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold Prime Contractor and Owner harmless from claims, demands, liabilities, judgments, liens, encumbrances, costs and expenses, including...

Creating a different type of business card.(marketingmechanics)
May 1, 2005... Recently I had the opportunity to test a new type of business card. This business card tells what we do rather than who we are. The interesting thing is when I hand two cards to a prospective client I say, "this is who we are" to describe the...

Driving along in your automobile ... curbing the strain of vehicle loss with fleet management.(vehicle maintenance)
May 1, 2005... In a typical vehicle fleet, 20 percent of the drivers will be involved in some type of loss in any given year, be it a small windshield breakage, or the total loss of a vehicle. When loss is involved in these types of circumstances, it's...

What do you really need to know to run a profitable business? (Part 2 of 3).(servicesense)
May 1, 2005... Last month we set the stage. We talked about how companies get started, the pitfalls they run into and how those early seeds of failure eventually put most companies out of business. Hopefully last month's article got your attention and you are...

Deferred compensation and the 2004 Jobs Act.(executive briefcase)
May 1, 2005... A deferred compensation plan is a nonqualified retirement plan whereby the employee defers receiving current compensation in favor of a larger payout at retirement. It's a contractual agreement between a company and an employee in which the...

What's your exit strategy?(business strategies)
May 1, 2005... A long with death and taxes, there's one other certainty in the world of plumbing--your exit. As the owner of your business, you'll eventually have to exit your business in one way or another. In the end, it may end up being because of death or...

City of Portland tests "waterless" urinals.(gettin'green)
May 1, 2005... Non-flush or "waterless" urinals have caught the attention of the city of Portland now that this product has received Oregon Building Code approval for use in public facilities. Lead by Portland's Water Bureau and Office of Sustainable...

WQA show attendance up.(news connection)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Organizers of the WQA Aquatech USA 2005 trade show, held in Las Vegas Mar. 30-Apr. 1, said the event drew a 60 percent increase in exhibitors and an increase in attendees of about 50 percent. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Total attendee...

Nevada groundwater diversion plan unveiled.(news connection)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A nearly $2 billion plan to pump groundwater from rural Nevada and pipe it to Las Vegas was outlined last month. Water authority officials expect rural groundwater development to yield more than 100,000 acre-feet of water a year, roughly...

Building costs rising, labor shortages expected.(news connection)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The surge in new building across the U.S. is combining with higher prices for everything from copper wire to PVC pipe to inflate the overall cost of construction. Meanwhile, a new round of skilled building tradesmen are due to retire, builders...

California rethinks NFPA Building Code.(news connection)
May 1, 2005... The California Building Standards Commission voted March 16, to rescind its 2003 recommendations to adopt the NFPA 5000 Building Code. The NFPA 5000 is part of the C3 or Comprehensive Consensus Code set, which includes the Uniform Plumbing...

San Francisco offers $15K in contractor murder.(news connection)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... San Francisco city officials are offering a $15,000 reward for help in solving the 2003 slaying of a prominent plumbing contractor who was killed in his Mission District office. Victor Bach, 71, was found beaten to death at Western Plumbing...

'Nine-eleven' probe could result in new fire, safety codes.(news connection)
May 1, 2005... The nation's leading developer of building safety and fire prevention codes is set to use findings from an investigation into the World Trade Center attack to better understand what led to the towers' collapse and develop construction...

New standards stall workers' comp cases.(news connection)
May 1, 2005... An estimated 100,000 workers' compensation cases have stalled as doctors rewrite medical evaluations to meet the new, more stringent standards, which were passed by the California Legislature last year. Confusion from the lack of legal...

Hammond Valve picks up stakes.(news connection)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Hammond Valve April I consolidated and relocated its operations to New Berlin, Wis., a suburb of Milwaukee. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Over the years, Hammond grew and moved to meet customer needs," said Rick Giannini, president and CEO...

Celanese receives $44 million insurance reimbursement.(news connection)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Dallas-based Celanese Corp., a producer of industrial chemicals, will receive a $44 million insurance reimbursement in exchange for releasing certain claims related to plumbing lawsuits. Celanese expects to receive the settlement, which...

Software helps identify workers' comp fraud.(news connection)
May 1, 2005... Benefit Software Inc. has released Comp-Watch version 7.1. The new version of "CompWatch" includes Employers' First Report of Injury form updates for Colorado, New Jersey, South Dakota and Texas as well as a new report for printing claim notes....

Engineers issue low grade to U.S. infrastructure.(news connection)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The American Society of Civil Engineers released a report card for America's infrastructure, grading everything from roads and bridges to schools and waste disposal. The report found that the nation is struggling to meet the needs of its...

Hickam AFB housing gets upgrade.(Air Force Base)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... After decades of complaints from troops stationed in Oahu, Hawaii, about the desperate condition of base housing, the U.S. Government finally got the message. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Actus Lend Lease LLC, the real estate development...

Jacuzzi Brands net cash in two deals.(news connection)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Jacuzzi Brands has received $4.62 million for its investment in a Toronto packaging and pool products maker and another $3 million for a manufacturing plant in Central Florida. The higher dollar amount is for the company's convertible note...

SGI/PSI announce speaker.(Success Group International)(Plumbers' Success International)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Success Group International has announced that Harry Beckwith has been booked to speak at the organization's September Summit in Orlando. Beckwith, author of the acclaimed Selling the Invisible and The Invisible Touch, will bring his...

Fedders in Islandaire, Inc., purchase.(Islandaire inc)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Fedders Corp., a manufacturer of air treatment products, including air conditioners, air cleaners, dehumidifiers and humidifiers and thermal technology products, has announced it has purchased 80 percent of the stock of Islandaire, Inc., from...

New PHCC Logo Partner, resource center.(news connection)
May 1, 2005... The PHCC NA has announced the addition of the Bennette Design Group of New England to its Logo Partner Program. BDG specializes in designing and manufacturing ergonomic plumbing tools. The company's award-winning tools, the Plumber's Pad and...

Elkay upgrades cooler production.(newsbriefs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Elkay, a manufacturer of residential and commercial fixtures based in Oak Brook, Ill., has recently completed the largest upgrade of its water cooler manufacturing operations since the early 1990s. Investments in equipment and technology, such...

Chemed announces stock split.(newsbriefs)
May 1, 2005... Roto-Rooter parent Chemed Corp. approved a 2-for-1 split of the company's stock. The split will be in the form of a 100 percent dividend paid to shareholders of record as of Apr. 22.

Scholarships available.(newsbriefs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... American Standard is providing four $2,500 scholarships annually through the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) for students who are enrolled in a PHCC-approved apprenticeship program; a full-time certificate or degree...

Condolences.(newsbriefs)(Obituary)
May 1, 2005... Linda Kohler Anderson, former wife of Kohler Co. chairman and CEO Herbert V. Kohler, Jr., died March 2 at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, III. Her death resulted from a ruptured brain aneurysm. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be contributed to the...

McDonnell passes.(newsbriefs)
May 1, 2005... Ralph McDonnell, partner in Westmark Enterprises Inc., died Mar. 31 of cancer. McDonnell, along with Roger Peterson was one of the founding partners of Westmark, a manufacturers' representative agency based in Southern California. McDonnell...

RHP Subcontractor of the Year.(newsbriefs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Northern Nevada Associated General Contractors named Reno-based HVAC and plumbing contractor RHP Mechanical Systems the 2004 Subcontractor of the Year. It's the fifth year RHP has won the award. Criteria for the award was based on the...

Contractors bank on expansion.(newsbriefs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Approximately $24 million worth of subcontracting work on the Spokane Convention Center expansion project has been awarded, with the bulk of the contracts going to Spokane-area concerns. The Spokane branch of Apollo Sheet Metal Inc., of...

Boscoe.(Appointment and Resignations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Joseph E. Boscoe, an employee of Bradford White since 1972, has announced his retirement as the company's vice president of administration. With Boscoe's retirement, Herbert F. Foster has been tapped to fill the vacancy. He served previously as...

Huntington Beach.(Appointments and Promotions)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... California faucets in Huntington Beach has announced a series of key promotions and staff additions as a response to its ongoing growth. First up, Noah Taft has been promoted to vice president of marketing and sales. Taft was previously the...

A.O. Smith Corp.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A.O. Smith Corp has announced that Mark A. Petrarca has been tapped to serve as the company's new vice president of human resources and public affairs. In his new position, Petrarca will be responsible for all of the company's domestic and...

Comfort Systems USA Inc.(Resignations and Appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... J. Gordon Beittenmiller is resigning his roles as executive vice president, chief financial officer and director of Comfort Systems USA Inc. Beittenmiller will leave the Houston-based provider of commercial, industrial and institutional...

The IAPMO Group.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The IAPMO Group recently named Carl Marbery director of code support. He replaces John Halliwill who retired last year. Prior to his new appointment, Marbery was a member of senior technical staff in the Architectural and Engineering Service...

Wolseley plc.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Distributor giant Wolseley plc, announced the creation of a new North American structure and a change in Board responsibilities. Effective Aug. 1, Ferguson CEO Chip Hornsby will become chief executive North America, while retaining his role as...

Heating and Air, Inc.(Promotions)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Executive Plumbing, Heating and Air, Inc., of Corona, Calif., has announced that Marty Martinez has been promoted director of HVAC sales and Rob Robertson has been named corporate director of purchasing. Martinez joined Executive Plumbing in...

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... May 19-21 American Institute of Architects National Convention & Expo Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas www.aia.org (888) 242-1824 May 31-Jun. 3 Pacific Coast Builder's Conference PCBC 2005;...

Remodeling bathrooms with 'Universal Design': needs change as America ages.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... At one time, bathrooms were almost an afterthought when it came to designing and planning a house. But today that situation has changed considerably and at least one plumbing expert predicts that big modifications are in store for bathrooms as...

Center of attention: aggressive pipe problems demand real solutions.
May 1, 2005... CuraFlo[TM] Technologies Inc., through its related operating companies, has been a leader in the industry for epoxy lining commercial properties since 1996. Hundreds of buildings representing thousands of suites have utilized and loved this...

Drink up! These aren't your grandpa's water fountains.
May 1, 2005... Finding a way to deliver clean, safe drinking water in public places was the genesis of the water cooler/drinking fountain industry a century ago. The first drinking fountains in the United States were designed to provide a source of clean...

Relining pipes: there's more than one way to repair a leaky pipe.
May 1, 2005... One simple fact of life is that, as homes age, the plumbing ages, too. Leakage from an aged piping system can wreak havoc with a homeowners' peace of mind--water damage, mold and reduced water pressure are just a few of the warning signs that...

Get it together: pipe joining is an important tool of the trade.
May 1, 2005... Plumbing hasn't really changed that much over the centuries. In its most basic form, plumbing is moving water from one place to another in the most expeditious manner possible. Somewhere along the line, someone decided that using pipes to...

Water leak detection equipment evolution drives a growing niche.(techtopic)
May 1, 2005... Taking a general overview of the evolution of water leak detection over the past 30 years, an observer could only come to one conclusion: We've come a long way, baby. As and industry we may sometimes take for granted how prevalent and available...

Power Bar.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The Power Bar takes the easy-to-use Universal Slider Bracket to a new level of strength and versatility. This new, 80% stronger product is the perfect solution for securing tub/shower valves, shower risers or tub drops and virtually any water...

Tube cutters.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Self-feeding and ratchet action designed for fast, accurate pipe cutting-especially in confined spaces. Simply place the cutter onto your pipe and begin ratcheting. The self-feeding cutter wheel automatically tightens as you ratchet the handle...

Tankless water heater.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Bradford White Corporation recently introduced the EverHot[R] tankless gas water heater product line. These new, on-demand water heaters provide continuous hot water to multiple points-of-use without utilizing a storage tank. Units are...

Affordable handheld underground boring.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... BorZit lays pipe under sidewalks, driveways, or landscaping faster with less effort for $265 including a 2" bit and FREE ground shipping! Powered by a 1/2" drill, the tool can bore up to 60 feet at one foot per minute with amazing accuracy. It...

Wrenches.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Hydro-Drill--Drills easily under sidewalks, driveways and curbs. Durable cast aluminum body, stainless steel shafts, and maintenance-free bearings. Welded steel augers are available from 1" to 12" sizes. Carbide tipped augers are available in...

Plumbing software.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... PricePoint software has been helping "Mom and Pop" sized plumbing and HVACR contractors get organized and stay profitable for the last decade. The new version of the software, PricePoint 4, is simple to operate with a straightforward approach...

The 3300 MeterMix[TM] faucet.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The 3300 MeterMix[TM] faucet from Chicago Faucets features variable temperature control and a patented dual stem design that uses the dependable MVP[TM] Metering Cartridge. The 3000 MeterMix[TM] also features an adjustable cycle, as well as a...

PEX potable water system.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... NIBCO[R] introduces NEXT-Pure[TM], a complete PEX potable water system. NEXT-Pure provides contractors the advantage of a complete package of fittings, valves, connections and pipe. NIBCO's NEXT-Pure pipe contains a UV stabilization package,...

New Pro Series.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Continuing its leadership role in the evolution of sewage packages, Liberty's Pro-Series systems offer professional features designed to reduce labor, improve serviceability and system performance. New QuickTree[TM] technology available on...

Restore pipes in-place.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... ACE DuraFlo provides an alternative to messy and expensive repiping by restoring pipes in-place. We've restored thousands of properties without destroying walls, floors or ceilings. We provide our customers with a better than new piping system,...

Comfort[TM] seats EZ Close[TM].(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Even the most common of products can be Extraordinary. The EZ Close[TM] toilet seat will keep your bathroom looking neat and tidy, and is perfect for every member of the family. The patented EZ Close[TM] hinge system slowly lowers both the seat...

Steel bracket.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Continuing their mission of "Converting Makeshift Plumbing Methods into Engineered Solutions" Hubbard Enterprises is excited to announce their newest product. The HOLDRITE[R] #118-T bracket is a copper bonded heavy-gage steel bracket for...

Water soluble solder flux.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... If you are seeking a truly advanced product to offer to your customers, you will be interested in AQUA-BRITE[R], the New Generation plumbing flux from Canfield. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Meets ASTM B813 Outstanding Performance *...

Flush Cut adapter.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Now contractors can make flush cuts with a reciprocating saw without bending or breaking blades. The Flush-Cut offset adapter turns a reciprocating saw into a Flush Cutting tool effortlessly. By offsetting the blade 1 1/2", the Flush Cut...

Roll Groover.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The RG6HDCOMBO forms standard rolled grooves in steel, stainless steel, PVC and aluminum pipe from 1.25" to 6" capacity. This professional grade Roll Groover is designed for both machine and in-place grooving with one tool. A portable 2-in-1...

T-H1.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Ideal for commercial and residential water heating, the new T-H1 from Takagi is equipped with a pre-heating system that employs twin heat exchangers to heat water in a virtually instant two-step process. This pre-heating technology gives the...

Hose Bibb Lock.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Wilkins, a Zurn company, and a leader in providing water safety solutions, expands their line of devices with their new Hose Bibb and Backflow Test Cock locks designed to insure potable water systems won't be tampered with. The Wilkins Hose...

PRO Series steam generator.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The PRO Series steam generator by Therma-Sol--features include constant steam at a constant rate, whisper-quiet operation, and various options to create customized bathing environments. And now with ThermaSol's new Fast Start[TM] technology,...

Estimating software.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Now there is an estimating product specifically designed for residential plumbing contractors. You can estimate housing projects in minutes, using the database of over 100,000 plumbing and piping items. The reports and accurate takeoffs are...

New ProPress[R] Feature.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The Smart Connect[TM] Feature is Viega's latest innovative addition to the popular ProPress and ProPress G Systems used worldwide to join copper tubing for water and fuel gas applications. With the patented Smart Connect indentation on the...

Pipe lining system.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... You're invited to become an exclusive CuraFlo[TM] licensed operator providing a demanding solution for aggressive pipe problems faced by all types of property owners. The CuraFlo[TM] pipe lining system will clean any metallic based pipe system...

Trailer jet.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The J-2512 Typhoon[TM] trailer jet from General Pipe Cleaners blows away blockages in big lines and long runs. The Typhoon delivers 12 gallons a minute at 2500 psi to blast lines clean of grease, sediment and debris. A 200-gallon holding tank...

QTX valve series.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The NIBCO QTX Series includes an assortment of 1/2" and 3/4" boiler drains, angle sillcocks, hose bibbs and no-kink hose bibbs. All valves have been tested up to 250,000 cycles with positive seal performance which will provide years of...

Tankless water heater.(product & literature focus)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Eemax has introduced the "Digital Readout" line of "whole house" electric tankless water heater with digital temperature control. Flow activates each of the EX280T2TDR's powerful heating elements in stages based on hot water demand. This...

Pressure boosting pumps.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Davey Pumps, a successful manufacturer and supplier of pressure boosting pumps to the residential, commercial and irrigation markets introduce a new range of pressure boosting pump sets for use in applications that require anywhere from 70gpm...

www.onsiteproducts.com.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... FloodStop protects homes from water damage caused by leaking appliances. FS3/4H, designed specifically for washing machines, protects against bursting supply hoses, internal component failure, and clogged drains. FloodStop uses a water sensor...

Pre-Rinse Units.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Get the highest level of cleaning performance and save on water costs by retrofitting your commercial kitchen with Fisher Pre-Rinse Units and Ultra Spray[TM] Valves. These powerful, long-lasting systems rinse away tough food stains on pots,...

Dieheads and dies.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... ARGCO's new PT[R] drop heads and replacement dies are ideal for jobsite threading from 1/2" to 2" and are designed to fit most major brands of drop head threaders and hand power threaders. High Speed steel dies sizes 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4",...

CSST system.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... WARDFLEX delivers more performance and installation advantages over either black-steel pipe or other ordinary CSST systems. Compared to conventional steel, WARDFLEX installs without the heavy lifting, carrying, threading, extensive measuring...

Dual Flush system.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Vortens Dual Flush system makes controlling the amount of water per flush easy. With the two-button control you can select 1.1 gpf / 4.0 lpf (same as a urinal) for liquid waste, or a powerful and efficient 1.6 gpf / 6.0 lpf flush for solid...

Drinking fountain.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The new heavy-duty 14-gauge stainless steel drinking fountain from Halsey Taylor includes a variety of vandal-resistant features, including a chrome-plated bubbler and flat, one-piece drain that are less prone to tampering. The fountain also...

Quick-Acting Tubing Cutters.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Ridge Tool Company's Quick-Acting Tubing Cutters offer a large, ergonomic knob design that lets users apply more force to quickly cut through tubing. The quick-change wheel pin lets users change the cutter wheels in a matter of seconds: the...

"Turn-Key' Trailers.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Perma-Liner Introduces "Turn Key" Trailers. The trailers are completely self-contained and ready for Perma-Liner projects. Included with the trailer are all necessary materials, components, and features needed for business operations. ...

Pex piping systems.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... See what's new in PEX piping systems. CPI's version VI product catalog is now available. Order your catalog to view all of CPI's existing product line plus NEW products including the Grand Slam Manifold, CPI's Home Run Plumbing System. ...

Hydronic Products.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Precision Hydronic Products is part of an established family of companies with over 40 years of experience manufacturing plumbing and heating products. It is equipped with up to date automated manufacturing technology with an express mission:...

GoldenEagle[TM] Series 919.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Watts Regulator Company introduces the GoldenEagle[TM] Series 919, reduced pressure backflow preventers. These assemblies are available in sizes 3/4"-2" and have been developed to provide both trouble-free operation and ease of service. Its top...

Power Bar brochure.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Sioux Chief announces the Power Bar brochure which features specifications and buying information as well as installation tips and instructions for all of the Power Bar brackets and accessories. The Power Bar takes the easy-to-use Universal...

Aqua-Panel.(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The Aqua-Panel, part of Zurn Industries' TempGard[R] product line, consists of a vandal-proof, prefabricated 18-gauge stainless steel shroud and top cap with #4 brushed finish. The Aqua-Panel shroud encases a 1/2-inch copper tubing assembly...

Climate Trak[TM].(product & literature focus)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Viega's new aluminum Climate Trak provides excellent radiant heat transfer. Typically used in retrofit applications where existing floors cannot be removed, the Climate Trak has a patented shape that firmly grips Viega's Pextron tubing,...