In this blog, learn about how in recent months more states have developed wastewater surveillance strategies to improve COVID-19 data tracking and save lives.
Read MoreNew Space Toilet Design Makes Long-Term Space Travel Possible
NASA’s new Universal Waste Management System space toilet design shows how important plumbing is for log-term space travel to be possible.
Read MoreHow to Fight Jobsite Complacency & Stay Safe
In this blog, we cover ways to mitigate potential safety mistakes related to small tools and PPE by summarizing some U.S. Department of Labor guidelines.
Read MoreHow to Maintain a Successful Plumbing Business
This is the second part of the Plumber Business Development series. Part one covers our video course that will help make sure your new business is profitable. Now we’ll cover some tips on how you can build a solid customer base without spending any extra money.
Read MoreHow to Turn a Trainee Into a Valuable Team Member
We may specialize in exam prep and continuing education, but we also know that the learning doesn’t stop once someone finds a job. That’s why we’re highlighting a simplified version of this article by Bo DeAngelo, master plumber and manager of technical training at Viega. He has some helpful tips on how to effectively teach a new trainee in a way that helps them succeed right away.
Read MoreTips for Recruiting Young Plumbers
Statistics show that despite many aspects of life either stopping or slowing down during the pandemic, your plumbing workload isn’t one of them! If you’re struggling to find new skilled employees to help you juggle your projects, Plumber Magazine recently published an article that has some good tips for attracting young talent.
Read MoreMichigan LARA & BCC to Implement Citations This Fall
Effective October 1, 2020, Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes will give out citations to licensed workers who violate the following rules…
Read MoreEPA Lead Pipe Regulation Update: What it Means for Plumbers
On July 29, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the “Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water” ruling. The purpose of this rule is to reduce lead in drinking water by giving states, manufacturers, inspectors, and consumers a uniform definition of “Lead Free” plumbing.
Read MorePreparing For Your Upcoming Plumbing Exam
Getting through your Journeyman and Master/Contractor exams is one of the biggest steps to move forward in your plumbing career. At Plumbers Training Institute we want to make it as easy as possible for you to learn the plumbing material within your state standards. Our free plumbing exam prep guide outlines the valuable information you need to know for your exam and how our programs will make you pass on the first try.
Read MoreWhy Should You Be A Plumber?
The plumbing trade is a great way to be financially stable without a university education. You start a plumbing apprenticeship with a competitive living wage and expect pay raises the more you work and move up in career positions. It’s a great way for a young person to not be below the poverty level, and flexible enough for older people to enter the field.
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