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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: Designing plumbing and mechanical systems in a weird economy

Engineers need to stay current on supply chain delays and material costs.
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Nicole Krawcke
August 12, 2022
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This past weekend, my husband and I traveled to beautiful Charlevoix, Michigan — that’s about a four-hour drive North of the metro-Detroit area. Totally worth it — summer and fall are both great times to visit! We drove up to attend a friend’s wedding. Unfortunately, the wedding date was held during an annual summer festival in Charlevoix, and hotel rooms were in high demand.


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Next Gen All Star Top 20 Under 40 contest

Nicole Krawcke: Help recognize outstanding individuals in the plumbing industry

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Nicole Krawcke
July 4, 2022
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It’s awards season for PM Engineer.


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the Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS), which was held in San Antonio May 10-11
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Nicole Krawcke: Plumbing industry addresses key water issues during seventh EWTS

Engineers, manufacturers, utilities and code officials gathered in San Antonio, Texas, May 10-11.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 13, 2022
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It’s been more than two years since I took over PM Engineer from my predecessor. What a wild and crazy time that was — the COVID-19 pandemic was just getting started and lockdowns were being mandated. Needless to say, I didn’t get out much that year, or even last year, for that matter.


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May is Building Safety Month

Nicole Krawcke: The importance of building codes

May is Building Safety Month.
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Nicole Krawcke
May 13, 2022
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Did you know that May 4 is National Skilled Trades Day? It also happens to be National Star Wars Day — “May the Fourth Be With You,” and all that jazz.


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Nicole Krawcke: Hands-free is key

COVID is not going away, unfortunately
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Nicole Krawcke
April 12, 2022
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It’s been two full years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed all of our lives. Two years is a long time to live life in a bubble. I know many people will understand when I say I’m so tired of COVID and all of its restrictions! We want to get on with our lives and have everything return to normal. But here’s the thing, COVID is not going away just because we wish it would.


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Nicole Krawcke
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Nicole Krawcke: Riding the sustainability train

The future is green.
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Nicole Krawcke
March 14, 2022
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My husband and I recently purchased a new refrigerator. This is how I know I’m getting old(er) — I get excited about new kitchen appliances. We opted to go with an LG Wi-Fi-enabled model. I can connect to the refrigerator through LG’s ThinkQ app.


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Deadly residential fires stress the need for fire protection
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Nicole Krawcke: Deadly residential fires stress the need for fire protection

Aging buildings should be required meet the latest building and fire codes.
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Nicole Krawcke
February 10, 2022
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Last month, two multi-family residential buildings 100 miles away from each other caught fire just days apart, resulting in the deaths of nearly 30 people.


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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: Merger and acquisition madness

2021 was the year of consolidation in the plumbing and HVACR industries.
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Nicole Krawcke
January 11, 2022
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If the past year was any indication, most plumbing and HVACR business owners must have spent the pandemic planning their exit strategies. I’m unofficially dubbing 2021 the year of the acquisition.


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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: Out with the old, in with the new

Challenges ahead in the coming year, yet industry remains optimistic for 2022.
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Nicole Krawcke
December 10, 2021
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As I write this month’s column, the holiday season is upon us. The holidays mean different things to different people, but for me, it’s a time to reconnect with friends and family — especially given the past two years dealing with COVID-19.


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testing and troubleshooting two prototype handwashing units

Nicole Krawcke: Improving access to clean water

IWSH projects solving domestic water and sanitation issues worldwide.
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Nicole Krawcke
November 10, 2021
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Clean water is absolutely essential to the health and safety of people around the world. It’s something I’ve always known, but I have a much deeper understanding after my years of writing about the plumbing and HVAC industries. And one thing I’ve learned recently: You don’t truly appreciate indoor plumbing until you no longer have it.


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