The seemingly endless list of Boston neighborhoods is nearly as famous as the iconic accent in which they’re typically pronounced by locals. Worcester is pronounced Woostah, Harvard Yard is, of course, Hahvuhd Yahd, and everyone knows that Southie refers to South Boston. Boston Standard Company serves most of these areas. And while Joseph Wood, the firm’s …Read More
Tips for a Successful Steam Boiler Replacement
U.S. Boiler’s technical service line receives many calls throughout the year from contractors, distributors, and our factory sales reps pertaining to multiple boiler installation scenarios. In fact, some of the Beck Tips I write about stem from these calls and questions. This month, I will address a call we receive a lot. The conversation goes …Read More
Drones Find Work in the Trades (Part 2)
In case you missed it, last month’s issue of the US Boiler Report featured an article about the use of drone technology in the HVAC trade. Alan Perlman, founder of Drone Pilot Ground School, weighed in with some additional information about operating drones commercially and acquiring a professional drone pilot’s license from the Federal Aviation Administration …Read More
Eastern Energy Expo Makes a Big Splash
Celebrating the third year that the Oil and Energy Service Professionals (OESP) and Eastern Energy Expo (EEE) shows have been combined, both organizations pulled out all the stops. The show was held at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut on May 20 – 23. “Attendance was great,” said Ralph Adams, president of OESP. “The floor …Read More
Coffee Shop Lessons
I’ve had about a thousand jobs. I’ve handed out cheese samples in the mall. I’ve hawked frozen pizzas in the supermarket. I’ve taught skiing and windsurfing. I’ve been a grape-picker, a maid, and a lifeguard. And, before I got into the plumbing industry, I spent a lot of time working in restaurants. Perhaps the job …Read More