Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have been in the news (and in the pages of CONTRACTOR) more frequently the past few years, and two trends seem to be driving their popularity. First, as an entire generation of plumbing and heating professionals prepares to retire an ESOP can be an important basis for a succession plan….
Workplace safety is something we often don’t think about until it’s too late. We all assume that disasters won’t happen where we work. Yet, adhering to safety protocols within the workplace is absolutely crucial. Often, dangers from sources we overlook can pose significant threats in office buildings. This is where the expertise of Noah Navarro’s…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. While everyone else is out there getting ready for Halloween, we’re over here celebrating Way Day! It’s Wayfair’s biggest sale of the year, and it ends tonight. Put away your pumpkins and cancel your costume party, because we…
Fall is my favorite time of year. Unlike last year, the air has been just cold enough to turn the trees into blazing candles. Once we get a good frost, the colors will be even brighter. So, what makes trees turn color? Deciduous trees use several biological signals to tell them when it’s time to…
The carpet and flooring industry has been in the limelight for its sustainability practices, and sometimes lack of such practices, for years. Part 1 of this two-part series tells some of the story of how global manufacturers Interface and Aquafil have blazed green trails and are calling on the industry as a whole to take…
The original painting by Garland Robinette that inspired the 2011 official New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival poster, featuring Jimmy Buffett—who passed away earlier this year— is scheduled to be part of Heritage’s November 18-20 Music Memorabilia & Concert Posters Signature® Auction. Garland Robinette, the established painter and media personality in New Orleans, created the…
Tucson, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tucson, Arizona – J-Six Tucson Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, a leading provider of plumbing services, is thrilled to announce the opening of their new office location in Tucson, Arizona. This strategic expansion represents J-Six Tucson Plumbing’s commitment to better serve the plumbing needs of residents and businesses in…
You may already know about the best video doorbells, but what about smart home security systems? A whole home system connects a variety of products together, from the aforementioned video doorbells and cameras, to sensors, sirens, security keypads and even panic buttons. They tend to be sold in packages of varying size – the bigger…
