Can Hydrogen Replace Methane? Transitioning to a Sustainable Future
Methane is one of the most widely used fuels in the world today, but its impact on climate change is forcing us to find alternatives to it, and hydrogen is hyped as its potential successor. Both hydrogen and methane are highly efficient sources of energy, but they have several significant differences that make transitioning from methane to hydrogen challenging. In this article, we will explore hydrogen and methane from a chemical, energy, production, environmental, and safety perspective in orde...
February 27, 2023The Promising Power of Hydrogen: Can it Save the Planet?
The search for a clean, renewable energy source has been ongoing for decades. With the need to reduce emissions and our reliance on fossil fuels, hydrogen fuel is emerging as one of the most promising solutions. Hydrogen is abundant in nature, easy to transport and store, and produces zero emissions when used as a fuel source. In this article, we will explore how hydrogen fuel can be accessed efficiently and safely, what advantages it offers over other forms of energy production, and some of the...
February 27, 20235 Easy Ways to Understand The Difference Between Margin And Markup (and why it’s so important!)
In business, the terms "margin" and "markup" are often used interchangeably as the monetary value of them is the same. However, there is a big difference between the two when you’re measuring them as a percentage. While markup and margin are the same monetary value, their reference point for measurement is very different, and therefore the percentage margin or markup will be different. In this article we are going to show you the difference between the two, why you shouldn’t confuse them, an...
September 7, 2022Follow up from Master Plumbers Conference 2022
I recently had the privilege of both attending and speaking at the 2022 Master Plumbers Conference from the 15th to 17th June in Rotorua. It was fantastic to see over 300 happy faces after Covid restrictions have made it difficult to plant and execute events. While I have been to a couple of these conferences now, this one really stood out to me with the amount of change happening in the industry at the moment. From new building code updates, to leveraging emerging technologies in the industry, ...
June 27, 2022How To Create Bullet Proof Plumbing Estimates Like A Boss: A Simple Formula
To accurately track profit and loss on your plumbing jobs, producing accurate plumbing estimates is key. Pricing a plumbing job is the process of estimating the materials, labour, subcontractors, equipment, and overhead costs involved in completing a job. In this article we are going to show you the things you need to consider when pulling together your plumbing estimate....
April 8, 2022The Ultimate Guide to Prepare for Your PGDB Exams
This is an exciting and nerve racking time for you! I left school when I was 16 as it wasn’t for me and sat my first PGDB Exam when I was 20 and trust me, I was nervous as hell. I wasn’t good at exams while I was at school and not studying for an exam for 4 years certainly didn’t make me any better! Since then I have gone on to complete a Bachelor of Construction (CE) graduating as a Senior Scholar. Safe to say I finally learned how to learn and study for exams! When I was in your position...
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