Appetite for Construction

Send us Fan Mail AHR has come and gone but you can catch up with the Appetite for Construction podcast from the show. On this episode, the guys talk with John White, Jr and Ben White from Taco, Jason Norman @hvac_jay604, project manager for Emerald Green Mechanical, and Alec Dietzel, senior product manager, Milwaukee Tool. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powe...

Send us Fan Mail Water damage from hidden leaks poses significant risks to commercial property profitability, safety, and operational efficiency. Water damage is 10x more common than fire, and 75% of all water damage is caused by leaks. The guys catch up with Keith Zander is the Senior Product Manager for Leak Defense, Watts brand. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solut...

Send us Fan Mail Tim and John get ready for the AI & Plumbing seminar at AHR on Monday, February 10 and 11 AM in room W314. Joining the show today are two members of that seminar, Susan Frew, professional keynote speaker and tech guru, and John Mullen, with IAPMO and RPA. We talk AI and how it can help your plumbing business. Don't get caught holding the candle. Heat pumps struggle in col...

Send us Fan Mail With AHR right around the corner, the guys talk with Nicole Bush, AHR's Director of Marketing, to talk about the "Super Show." Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Me...

Send us Fan Mail With the Kitchen & Bath (K/BIS) Show right around the corner, the guys thought it would be an excellent time to talk with Casey Furlong, an Environmental Engineer at InSinkErator where he supports product marketing and new product development for his company’s food scrap management technologies. We talk food disposer benefits. And, cocktails and tobogganing? Heat pumps struggl...

Send us Fan Mail Spencer Brown joins the guys as they talk with Bill Labuda, owner of Hard Rok Plumbing and Heating, Wasilla, Alaska. Bill was featured on the latest episode, "Topout to Knockout," of the American Plumber Stories. Bill talks about working in Alaska and his experience on the plumbing docuseries. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered...

Send us Fan Mail "The knowledge we share today will make a better industry tomorrow," says Alan Mercurio, recently retired from the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association, and 30+ years of teaching HVAC techs. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can...

Send us Fan Mail The guys catch up with Jake Thurber, a second-year instructor at Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls, Mass. He teaches the underclassmen in the Plumbing & Heating classes. A commercial and residential plumber for many years at several schools—U Mass and Northfield Mount Hermon—he carries both Master Plumber and Oil Burner licenses. He also is a former soccer coac...

Send us Fan Mail As Tim heads to Orlando to watch his Fighting Illini play the Gamecocks in the Citrus Bowl, the guys talk about the year in review, as they look ahead to 2025. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_per...

Send us Fan Mail The guys catch up with Bert Warner, Director of Commercial Business Development at the Propane Educational Research Council (PERC), as they get deep in the energy conversation and why propane make sense for sustainability, resiliency and overall efficiency. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your custom...

Send us Fan Mail This week the guys catch up with Carrie Fraser, Vice President of Operations at Nexstar Network. We talk about creating a positive culture, the Super Meeting, and other goodies from Nexstar. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help gro...

Send us Fan Mail It's that time of year when we're all super busy. Ever wonder how to get out of a holiday obligation? Tim and John talk about some of the better excuses of getting out of something. What are Irish and Italian goodbyes? And much more. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to...

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Jake Cordero and Ty Young of Motherflushers. They were featured on the latest (S5E3) of the American Plumber Stories. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started wit...

Send us Fan Mail It's that time again when the guys from the Make Trades Great Again Podcast team up with the Appetite for Construction podcast. The guys talk about past podcasts from the past year and a look ahead to 2025. Topics include electric vehicles, tattoos, heat pumps, artificial intelligence in the workplace, new tariffs, and much more. A fun crosstalk indeed. Heat pumps struggle in...

Send us Fan Mail "We need to reach behind and grab the women behind us and bring them up with us," says Amy O'Grady, Executive Director for Women in HVACR. Drawing on her diverse background and extensive professional experience, she strives to drive positive change and foster inclusivity within the industry. Her commitment to advocacy and mentorship has already made a significant im...

Send us Fan Mail The guys head to southern Washington state as they bring back Doug and Liz Vetter of Vetter Plumbing out of Longview, Washington. Affectionately known as the Mohawk Plumber in his area, Doug talks about the business, the future, and working with his wife. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customer...

Send us Fan Mail With special guest Spencer Brown, the boys talk to Martin Porte, Summit Plumbing & Gas in Tasmania, Australia. Martin was recently featured on S5E2 of the American Plumber Stories and the guys talk about to Martin about that experience. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Under...

Send us Fan Mail This week the guys talk with Ryan Shikhman from Staten Island. Ryan is a young HVAC tech learning the ropes but he has an entrepreneurial eye. Check out his Instagram page @tradesovercollege. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumb...

Send us Fan Mail This week the fellas catch up with good friend Danielle Laird, Sales Manager - National Accounts at Bradford White Corporation. In addition to her day to day, Danielle is actively involved in many industry organizations including American Supply Association where she sits on the Women in Industry and Embracing the Future Boards, PHCC where she is a member of the Auxiliary,  and mo...

Send us Fan Mail As heating season approaches, we talk with Elliott Willie with Weil-McLain to talk about heat pumps, hydronics and a concerted effort for sustainability. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services...

Send us Fan Mail Fresh off the PHCC CONNECT show in Birmingham, the guys talk with Matt Sonnhalter about the elephant in the room. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalh...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Appetite for Construction podcast, recorded from the PHCC CONNECT show floor last week, the guys talk with Erica Barnes, owner of General Plumbing and Air out of Florida and the incoming PHCC president, Jason Pritchard, co-founder of PRiCOR Technologies out of the Seattle area. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propa...

Send us Fan Mail This week, the boys talk with Adam Rotherham, owner of SoCal's Down Under Drainage. We talk about his journey from Australia to the UK to the States, and we talk working the Olympics, keeping fit, traffic in LA, and electrification and the short-term economy. Great conversation. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deli...

Send us Fan Mail On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk about some unique flying experiences, Nexstar Super Meeting, ServiceTitan Pantheon, and celebrity passings. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow...

Send us Fan Mail As we approach National Propane Day next Monday, October 7, the boys talk about the numerous benefits of propane with Bryan Cordill, director of residential business development for the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), and Matt Blashaw, of whom you may know from his HGTV and DIY network TV show days, and these days his career journey has gone full circle and he’s bui...