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Plumbing, PVF, Hydronic Heating & Fire Protection
Exclusive Industry Research
Plumbing & Mechanical
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of ethics and tabulated using SPSS, a statistical software package.
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PM03/7-15-098
PM National Clothing and Apparel Study - 9/2003
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A survey was mailed to 1,000 PM
subscribers who are presidents/owners of residential contracting and
service/repair companies in order to evaluate their opinions/preferences on
clothing and apparel purchases. There was an 18% response rate and 100% of
respondents specify, recommend, or directly purchase uniforms and/or apparel
for their companies. This 17-page study includes ranked response data including
means of locating work clothing/apparel, place where work clothing purchases
are made, how work clothing purchases are made, company policies for purchasing
work clothing/apparel, types of clothing/apparel purchased, embroidery/screen
printing of work apparel, annual budget for clothing/apparel, number of shirts
supplied to each employee, last change in clothing apparel look and more. This
data is ideal for clothing and apparel manufacturers, printers, reps.,
wholesalers, distributors, home centers, contractors, government agencies,
researchers, construction firms, and utilities.
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PME03/6-3-22F
PME Fire Protection Market Segment Study - 7/2003
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A survey was sent to 1,000 PM
Engineer subscribers who work in fire protection and sprinklers in order
to learn more about their opinions of and experiences with brand specification
and their specification influences. There was a 14% response rate, and 97% of
respondents have influence in purchasing, recommending, or specifying fire
protection products/sprinkler systems for their companies. This 18-page study
provides ranked response data on types of products/equipment specified,
total annual projects, 2004 project expectations, percentage of projects
including "or equal" clauses, percentage of projects involving a
brand/manufacturer request from end users, reasons for switching brands or
manufacturers, sources of information used to collect specification data,
types of buildings regularly designed for and more. This data is ideal for
fire protection/sprinkler product manufacturers, reps., wholesalers,
distributors, home centers, engineers/architects, government agencies,
researchers, consultants, educational institutions, inspectors/code
enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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PME03/6-3-22PP
PME Process Piping Market Segment Study - 7/2003
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A survey was sent to 1,000 PM
Engineer subscribers who are mechanical contracting firms doing
plumbing/PVF work in order to learn more about their opinions of and
experiences with brand specification and their specification influences.
There was an 8% response rate, and 96% of respondents have influence in
purchasing, recommending, or specifying process piping equipment/components
for their companies. This 18-page study provides ranked response data on
process piping equipment/component types specified, number of process piping
projects in the past 12 months, 2004 project expectations, percentage of
projects involving "or equal" clauses, percentage of projects involving a
brand/manufacturer request from end users, reasons for switching brands or
manufacturers, sources of information used to collect specification data,
types of buildings regularly designed for and more. This data is ideal for
PVF manufacturers, reps., wholesalers, distributors, home centers,
engineers/architects, government agencies, researchers, consultants,
educational institutions, inspectors/code enforcement, construction firms,
and utilities.
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PME03/6-3-22PL
PME Plumbing Market Segment Study - 7/2003
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A survey was sent to 1,000 PM
Engineer subscribers who work in plumbing in order learn more about
their opinions of and experiences with brand specification and their
specification influences. There was a 32% response rate, and 98% of
respondents have influence in purchasing, recommending, or specifying plumbing
products/components for their companies. This 18-page study provides ranked
response data on plumbing product/component types specified, number of
plumbing projects in the past 12 months, 2004 project expectations,
percentage of projects involving "or equal" clauses, percentage of projects
involving a brand/manufacturer request from end users, reasons for switching
brands or manufacturers, sources of information used to collect specification
data, types of buildings regularly designed for and more. This data is ideal
for plumbing product manufacturers, reps., wholesalers, distributors, home
centers, engineers/architects, government agencies, researchers, consultants,
educational institutions, inspectors/code enforcement, construction firms,
and utilities.
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PME03/6-3-22H
PME Hydronic/Radiant Heating Market Segment Study - 7/2003
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A survey was sent to 1,000 PM
Engineer subscribers who work in hydronic heating in order to learn more
about their opinions of and experiences with brand specification and their
specification influences. There was an 18% response rate, and 98% of
respondents have influence in purchasing, recommending, or specifying
hydronic/radiant heating products/components for their companies. This
18-page study provides ranked response data on hydronic/radiant heating
product/component types specified, number of hydronic/radiant heating
plumbing projects in the past 12 months, 2004 project expectations,
percentage of projects involving "or equal" clauses, percentage of projects
involving a brand/manufacturer request from end users, reasons for switching
brands or manufacturers, sources of information used to collect specification
data, types of buildings regularly designed for and more. This data is ideal
for hydronic/radiant heating product manufacturers, reps., wholesalers,
distributors, home centers, engineers/architects, government agencies,
researchers, consultants, educational institutions, inspectors/code
enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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NEW!
PME03/6-3-22
PME Market Segment Studies - Complete Collection - 7/2003
Cost: $295
All four exclusive PME market
segment studies are available at a special discount price! Collection
includes segment studies on the plumbing, process piping, fire protection and
hydronic/radiant heating specifier markets.
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PME/035-22-139
PME AAVs and Venting Systems Editorial Study - 7/2003
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A survey was sent to 1,000 PM
Engineer subscribers in order to learn more about their opinions of and
experiences with air admittance valves (AAVs) and venting systems. There was
a 15% response rate, and 99% of respondents have influence in purchasing,
recommending, or specifying AAVs and/or venting systems for their companies.
This 22-page study provides ranked response data on venting systems often
used when designing plumbing systems, AAV usage, reasons for not using
AAVs, overall opinion of AAVs, opinions regarding the Philadelphia Single
Stack Venting System, cost savings due to AAV installation, minimum size
vent pipe included on engineering designs, methods of design for venting
island sinks, common locations for installing AAVs, number of AAV complaints
received, amount of AAV failure and more. This data is ideal for AAV/venting
system manufacturers, reps., wholesalers, distributors, home centers,
engineers/architects, government agencies, researchers, consultants,
educational institutions, inspectors/code enforcement, construction firms,
and utilities.
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National Profile of Plumbing Showrooms - 8/2003
Cost: $250
View this study's table of contents*
A comprehensive survey was mailed
to 2,000 SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES subscribers in order to gather current
data on firms' showroom background, personnel/management status,
merchandising/sales strategies and sales/profit performance. There was a
20% response rate. This 41-page study provides annual sales/company
demographics as well as ranked response data on number of showrooms
operated, size/location of showrooms, monthly traffic, showroom design
sources, backup inventories, product categories offered, product categories
added in past two years, number of bath fixture/brass lines displayed,
price points targeted, presentation methods, showroom management/employee
demographics, employee training methods, gross margin on direct-to-consumer
sales, rebates offered to plumbers, showroom services offered, purchasers
contributing to sales volume, effective promotions and more. This data is
ideal for product manufacturers, reps., wholesalers and distributors, master
distributors, home centers, government agencies, researchers, consultants,
educational institutions, construction firms, and utilities.
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RJ03/4-16-115
P-H-C Tools & Equipment Study - 6/2003
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A survey was mailed to 1,500 Reeves Journal contractor
subscribers in order to measure their opinions and preferences of P-H-C tools and
equipment. There was a 19% response rate, and 100% of respondents hold purchasing
influence in their company. This 22-page study provides ranked data on contractor
tools most often replaced, reasons tools are replaced, tool supply sources, tool
inventory control, important factors when selecting new hand & power tools, hand &
power tool purchase sources, types of tools owned vs. rented, annual hand & power
tool expenditures, and more. This data is ideal for tool manufacturers,
distributors, wholesalers, engineers, home centers, government agencies,
researchers, consultants, educational institutions, utilities, and construction
firms.
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Hydronics Know-How (CD-ROM)
Cost: $75
Hydronics Know-How brings together
more than 100 practical columns and feature articles from hydronics guru
John Siegenthaler. This convenient CD-ROM collection is packed with John's
hydronics design and installation solutions (including tech specs) from their
original appearances in Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer magazines!
- It contains 353 full-color, high-resolution pages of pure hydronics information. That's about 80% of the page count in John's hardcover textbook Modern Hydronic Heating.
- Stated another way: It contains 187 Megabytes of pure and up-to-date information solely on hydronic heating. That's enough information to fill about 150 floppy disks!
- NO ADVERTISING. You get 100% generic, technical information specifically for hydronic heating professionals!
To take advantage of our 10% off holiday savings discount, please contact Lisa Frost at (248) 244-1290. (Offer expires Jan. 2, 2004.)
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1-30-305
Western Region Radiant/Hydronic Systems Study - 3/2003
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A survey was mailed to 1,000
Reeves Journal contractor subscribers in order to learn their opinions
and preferences concerning radiant heat applications in the western
United States. This survey paints a positive picture of radiant usage in
this region and also identifies contractor training methods. There was a
20% response rate, 73% of whom install radiant heating. This 22-page study
provides reasons why radiant was added to respondent businesses and
includes ranked response data on demand for radiant heat in
residential/commercial applications, amount (total feet) of radiant tubing
installed in 2002, number of boiler brands used, number of tubing brands
used, preferred method of controls for multi-load radiant systems,
often-used radiant heat sources, often-used control strategies, often used
temperature sensors, often-used conventional boilers, and more. This data
is ideal for radiant and hydronic product manufacturers, engineers,
wholesalers, distributors, contractors, home centers, government agencies,
researchers, consultants, educational institutions, utilities, and
construction firms.
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PM03/01-23-252
Plumbing & Mechanical Water Heaters Study - 4/2003
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
This survey was mailed to 1,000
PM subscribers (presidents or owners of hydronic heating contractor firms)
in order to learn their opinions and experiences regarding water heaters.
There was a 25% response rate, and all respondents do plumbing work in the
residential or commercial/institutional fields. This 19-page study provides
ranked response data on number of water heaters replaced/serviced annually,
number of water heaters installed in new construction, industry segment
serviced, change in amount of water heater work completed over previous two
years, types of services performed on tankless water heaters, criteria
used to replace water heaters, size replacement determination, makes of
water heaters used, factors leading to water heater brand change, steps
taken to minimize liability, other water heating equipment installed and
more. This data is ideal for water heater and related hydronic heating
product manufacturers, reps., wholesalers, distributors, home centers,
engineers/architects, contractors, government agencies, researchers,
energy consultants, educational institutions, inspectors/code enforcement,
construction firms, and utilities.
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12-10-093
PME Low-Flow Sprinkler and Water Mist Systems Study - 1/2003
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A survey was sent to 1,000 PM
Engineer subscribers in order learn more about their opinions of and
experiences with low-flow sprinklers and water mist systems. There was a 5%
response rate, and 93% of respondents have influence in purchasing,
recommending, or specifying low-flow sprinklers/water mist systems for
their companies. This 12-page study provides ranked response data on
sprinkler identification methods, opinions of water mist system codes,
most appropriate applications for water mist systems, effectiveness of
NFPA 750 design technique, applications of low-flow sprinklers, primary
disadvantages of water mist systems, most-specified water mist system,
reference tools for designing water mist systems, and more. This data is
ideal for fire protection product manufacturers, reps., wholesalers,
distributors, home centers, engineers/architects, government agencies,
researchers, consultants, educational institutions, inspectors/code
enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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1-7-42
Truck Editorial Study - 2/2002
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
This 16-page study was mailed to 1,000 PM subscribers who
do residential Plumbing and Hydronic Heating work. There was a 19% response rate, 99% of whom have
purchase involvement for their companies regarding field vehicles. The purpose of the study was to
determine how vehicles are purchased and used in plumbing firms. Study includes ranked data on
types of vehicles owned/leased, vehicle brands currently owned/leased, number vehicles in fleet,
dollar amount of inventory stored in each truck, number of SKU?s in each truck, types of products
stored in each truck (including verbatim responses), influential factors in vehicle selection,
plans to add fleet vehicles, dollar amount spent per field vehicle purchase, more. Data is
ideal for manufacturers, reps., wholesalers, home centers, government agencies, researchers,
consultants, training institutions, construction firms, commercial truck/van dealers and
outfitters, and utilities.
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RJ/1-16-221
Pricing Systems of Plumbing Contractors (3/2002) - Reeves Journal
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
This 19-page study was mailed to 1,000 Reeves Journal subscribers whose business is contracting and who do plumbing, hydronic heating, warm air heating, and other piping work. There was a 29% response rate, primarily owners/partners, presidents/officers, and supervisors. The purpose of this study was to identify the pricing systems used by plumbing contractors in the 14 Western states. Results include ranked data on types of pricing systems used, implementation of flat-rate systems, type of flat rate systems purchased, reasons for changing to flat rate, transition difficulties, observations since the change to flat rate, per-hour labor rate, average materials markup, benefits of T&M systems, use and advantages of pricing software, association membership, more. This data is ideal for contractors, wholesalers, distributors, engineers, manufacturers, reps., home centers, government agencies, researchers, consultants, utilities, educational institutions, and construction firms.
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 PM02/10-11-103
NEW! Fire Protection Editorial Study (12/2002) - (PM)
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A survey was sent to 1,000 PM contractor
subscribers who do fire protection work in order learn more about equipment used,
opinions of and experiences with fire protection. There was a 14% response rate,
and 93% of respondents are involved in purchasing fire protection equipment for
their companies. This 15-page study provides ranked response data on concealed
"center of tile" projects, amount of full-time installers on staff, amount of
dry-pipe installations using galvanized piping, time allotted to problems in
Backflow prevention assemblies, amount of drawings prepared in CADD, number of
projects fabricated in-house, regular use of grooved-flanged adapters, use of
trapeze hangers, and more. This data is ideal for plumbing related fire protection
product manufacturers, reps., wholesalers, distributors, home centers,
engineers/architects, government agencies, researchers, consultants, educational
institutions, inspectors/code enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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 RJ/9-18-167
Western Construction & Economic Trends Study (12/2001) - Reeves Journal
Cost: $295
View this study's table of contents*
This 23-page study was mailed to 1,000 Reeves Journal contractor subscribers,
primarily owners/partners, presidents/officers, and managers. There was
a 13% response rate. The study identifies the construction and economic
trends of the plumbing, heating and cooling industries in the 14 Western
states. Results include ranked data on residential construction trends,
expected change in residential construction for 2002, commercial/industrial/institutional
(CII) trends, expected change in CII construction for 2002, frequently
constructed homes/buildings, primary area of specialization, gross annual
sales, change in sales from 2000, potential sales in 2002, recruiting,
association membership, more (includes verbatim responses.) This data
is ideal for contractors, wholesalers, distributors, engineers, manufacturers,
reps., home centers, government agencies, researchers, consultants, utilities,
educational institutions, and construction firms.
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 NEW! PM09/7-23-160
PMI - Plumbing Contractors' Internet Use Study - (9/2002) - PM
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A comprehensive survey (developed in conjunction
with the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute) was sent to 1,000 PM subscribers in order to measure
contractor Internet use. There was a 15% response rate. This 30-page study includes ranked
response data on business related Internet use, use of Internet for product selections, use
of online job quotation applications, likeliness of receiving product information from
manufacturer Web sites, customer interaction through the Internet, helpfulness of the Internet,
obstacles/barriers of the Internet, useful information currently unavailable, online product
sales, ways the Internet has changed the plumbing business, and more. This data is ideal for
manufacturers, reps., wholesalers, distributors, Internet service providers, home centers,
government agencies, researchers, technology consultants, educational institutions, and
construction firms.
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 NEW! PME09/7-23-161
PMI - Plumbing Engineers' Internet Use Study - (9/2002) - PME
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A comprehensive survey (developed in conjunction with
the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute) was sent to 1,000 PME subscribers in order to measure
the Internet use of plumbing engineers. There was a 16% response rate, and 82% of respondents
use the Internet for business related purposes. This 23+ page study includes ranked response
data on business related Internet use, use of the Internet to find specific design requirements,
preference of seeing technical specs on the Web, Internet use for identifying product line
additions, Internet use for continuing education, likeliness of ordering products via the Web,
preference of receiving communications from manufacturers, helpfulness of the Internet,
obstacles/barriers of the Internet, useful information currently unavailable, ways the Internet
has changed the plumbing business, and more. This data is ideal for manufacturers, reps.,
wholesalers, distributors, Internet service providers, home centers, government agencies,
researchers, technology consultants, educational institutions, and construction firms.
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 NEW! ST09/7-23-159
PMI - Plumbing Wholesalers' Internet Use Study - (9/2002) - Supply House Times
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
A comprehensive survey (developed in conjunction
with the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute) was sent to 1,000 SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES subscribers
in order to measure the Internet use of plumbing wholesalers. There was a 16% response
rate. This 31-page study includes ranked response data on business related Internet
use, percentage of orders placed via the Web, percentage of customer orders received via
the Web, use of the Internet to check PO status, use of the Web for product research,
use of standard/traditional EDI transactions, use of vendor Web sites vs. print literature, use
of Internet-based "request for quotation" services, Web sites that contain plumbing product
information, percent of online product purchases over the past five years, helpfulness of the
Internet, obstacles/barriers of the Internet, useful information currently unavailable, ways
the Internet has changed the plumbing business, and more. This data is ideal for manufacturers,
reps., wholesalers, distributors, Internet service providers, home centers, government
agencies, researchers, technology consultants, educational institutions, and construction firms.
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NEW! PMI - Internet Use COMBO -
PM/PME/SHT
Cost: $250
Purchase all three exclusive
Plumbing/PMI Internet Use studies for a discount price of $250!
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 RJ/ 5-8-67
E-Commerce Study - (6/2001) - Reeves Journal
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
This 17-page study was mailed to 1,000 Reeves Journal contractor subscribers
with a 38% response rate. The study provides current/projected data on
computer and Internet use for business purposes among plumbing professionals
based in the 14 Western states. Results include ranked data on Internet
use, network technology, modem use, current/projected e-mail volume, current/future
Web site development, E-commerce capabilities, online purchasing trends,
network installation plans, preferred computer manufacturers, wireless
technology use, company location, more. This data is ideal for wholesalers,
distributors, contractors, engineers, manufacturers, reps., Internet service
providers, home centers, government agencies, researchers, technology
consultants, educational institutions, and construction firms.
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 RJ/11-16-148
Piping Materials Editorial Study - (1/2001) - Reeves Journal
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
This 19-page study was mailed to 1,500 Reeves Journal direct request subscribers
whose business is contracting and who do plumbing and fire sprinkler/protection
systems work. There was a 31% response rate, 99% of whom have materials
purchase authority for their companies. This study measures opinions and
preferences of contractors concerning piping material selection in various
applications and systems. Results include ranked data on frequently installed
piping materials for potable water distribution systems, residential re-piping,
DWV systems, gas piping systems, and fire sprinkler systems. Also includes
verbatim comments on future piping materials trends. This data is ideal
for contractors, engineers, wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers,
reps., home centers, government agencies, researchers, consultants, educational
institutions, utilities, and construction firms.
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 RJ/5-30-204
Toilet Editorial Study - (8/2000) - Reeves Journal
Cost: $95
View this study's table of contents*
This 22-page study was mailed to 1,000 Reeves Journal subscribers from
the 14 Western states whose primary business activity is plumbing. There
was a 34% response rate. This study identifies trends in toilet installations
plus common toilet repars. Results include ranked data on primary business
activity, preferred gpf model toilet to specify/install, 3.5 gpf toilet
installation, residential toilet installation recommendations, toilet
types with most complaints, replacement toilet brands NOT recommended,
recommended 1.6 gpf toilet models, common repairs, job title, experience,
more. This data is ideal for manufacturers, contractors, engineers, wholesalers,
distributors, home centers, government agencies, researchers, consultants,
utilities, educational institutions, and construction firms.
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 2003 Buyer's Guide Issue - 12/2002 - Reeves Journal
Cost: $35
This special 90-page issue of Reeves Journal provides a comprehensive,
alphabetic listing of manufacturers and product listings. Updated annually.
Ideal for all professionals in the plumbing/heating/cooling field.
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 10-15-175
PM Engineer Boiler Study - (12/2001) - PM Engineer
Cost: $95
This 17+ page study was mailed to 1,000 PM Engineer subscribers with a
15% response rate, primarily hydronic heating engineers, 99% of whom influence
the purchase or specification of boilers for hydronic space heating systems.
The study provides ranked data on hydronic space-heating system specification,
boiler specifying actions, types of combustion/air/venting systems specified,
condensing vs. non-condensing boilers, multiple boiler systems vs. single
higher-capacity boiler systems, importance of benefits in multiple boiling
systems, pipe preference, output rating used, oversizing factor consideration,
reasonable service life, important characteristics of boilers, more. Data
ideal for boiler and related hydronic heating product manufacturers, reps.,
wholesalers, distributors, home centers, engineers/architects, contractors,
government agencies, researchers, energy consultants, educational institutions,
inspectors/code enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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 ST02/10-18-155
NEW! Wholesaler Confidence Study (12/2002) - Supply House Times
Cost: $195
A comprehensive survey was mailed to
2,000 Supply House Times qualified direct-request subscribers in order to evaluate
attitudes and opinions of wholesalers toward current and future purchase/inventory
plans. There was an 18% response rate. This 29-page study provides ranked response
data on company demographics, current and future staffing plans, sales quotation
activity in the past 12 months, inventory plans for the upcoming year, current
and projected SKU-stock, current and projected supplier purchases, amount of
business lost to home centers, current and projected heating sales, perentage
of sales from selected products, Total sales in the past 12 months, projected
sales in the next 12 months, opinions on industry trade publications, and more.
This data is ideal for suppliers, manufacturers, reps., contractors, home centers,
government agencies, researchers, consultants, educational institutions,
construction firms, utilities, wholesalers, distributors, and master
distributors.
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 ST01/6-1-8
Wholesaler Confidence Study (10/2001) - Supply House Times
Cost: $195
This comprehensive 30-page study was mailed to 2,000 Supply House Times qualified direct-request
subscribers with a 19% response rate. This study provides current and projected Wholesaler
Activity regarding purchase/inventory plans. The study includes annual sales, respondent
job title, staffing and employment plans. The study also provides current and future data
on sales quotation activity, branch expansion, inventory plans, SKU's, supplier purchase
activity, home center competition, contractor business, and breakouts of sales by product
classifications, more. This data is ideal for suppliers, manufacturers, reps., contractors,
home centers, government agencies, researchers, consultants, educational institutions,
construction firms, utilities, wholesalers, distributors, and master distributors.
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 ST01/6-1-8
Wholesale/Distribution Market Trends Study (8/2001) - Supply House Times
Cost: $295.
View this study's table of contents*
This comprehensive study was mailed to 2,000 Supply House Times subscribers with a 13% response rate, primarily supply house
executives who purchase plumbing, piping, and hydronic heating and hvac/r products and equipment. 99% of the respondents
have purchase/ specification responsibility. The 31+-page study covers four
areas - Brand Specifying Trends, Working with Manufacturers, Working with Contractors,
and Respondent Demographics. The study provides ranked information on product
selection factors, reasons to carry new brands, services offered to new customers,
relationship influence of manufacturers, factors influencing relationships with
reps., credit policies, PVF segments served, communications patterns, and annual
sales volume. Data ideal for manufacturers, reps., wholesalers, distributors,
master distributors, home centers, government agencies, researchers, consultants,
educational institutions, construction firms, and utilities.
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 PME01/3-23-243
Specifying Market Trends Study (6/2001) - PM Engineer
Cost: $295.
View this study's table of contents*
This comprehensive study was mailed to 2,000 PM Engineer subscribers with a
12% response rate, primarily consulting engineers and architects who specify
plumbing, piping, fire protection and hydronic heating products and equipment.
100% of the respondents have purchase/specification responsibility. The 44+-page
study is presented in two sections - Brand Specifying Trends and Individual/Company
Demographics. The study provides ranked information on specification selection
factors, reasons to specify new brands, influence of the "or equal"
clause on specifications, ADA complaint specifications, relationship influence
of manufacturers, building owners and mechanical contractors, "value engineer"
specification changes, communications patterns, annual billings, and current/projected
specification in dollars. Data ideal for manufacturers, reps., building owners,
engineers, architects/designers, government agencies, researchers, consultants,
educational institutions, inspectors/code enforcement, construction firms, and
utilities.
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 PM00/7-22-173
National Profile of Contractor Purchasing Trends Study - 9/1999 (PM)
Cost: $295.
View this study's table of contents*
This comprehensive study was mailed to 2,000 PM subscribers with an 11% response
rate, primarily plumbing and mechanical contractors who buy and install plumbing,
piping, and hydronic heating products and equipment. 100% of the respondents
have purchase/specification responsibility. The 60+-page study is presented
in six sections - You & Your Company (respondent demographics), Brand Buying
Trends, Buying from Wholesalers, Buying from Home Centers, Buying from Manufacturers,
and Working With Specifying Engineers/Architects. The study provides ranked
information on buying selection factors, reasons to buy new brands, influence
of the "or equal" clause on purchases, relationship influence of manufacturers,
specifiers, and wholesalers, types of products purchased from home centers,
buying plan projections, and annual sales volume. Data ideal for manufacturers,
reps., wholesalers, home centers, building owners, engineers/architects/designers,
government agencies, researchers, consultants, educational institutions, inspectors/code
enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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 PME01/4-11-97
Engineering Internet Usage Study (6/2001) - PM Engineer
Cost: $95.
View this study's table of contents*
This study was mailed to 1,000 PME subscribers with a 23% response rate, primarily
consulting engineers, all of whom are involved in engineering disciplines of
plumbing, hydronic heating, fire protection or piping. This 22+-page study provides
respondent demographics, Internet access provider used, hours/week spent using
the Internet, types and perceived value of Internet services, types of work-related
services purchased using the Internet, projected changes in Internet usage patterns,
and ranked value of information sought from the Internet. Data ideal for manufacturers
offering online specifications, computer hardware/software makers, Sips, inspectors/code
enforcers, wholesalers/distributors, government agencies, researchers, consultants,
educational institutions, construction project managers and utilities.
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 PME01/4-4-32
Plumbing Specifier Professional Profiler Study (5/2001) - PM Engineer
Cost: $150.
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This 23+-page study was mailed to 2,000 PME subscribers with a 22% response
rate, primarily consulting engineers, 99% of whom are responsible for the specification/purchase
of plumbing/piping/hydronic heating or fire protection products. The study provides
billing/size information about the respondent's employer, specification by product
type and sector (i.e. institutional, industrial, etc.), education/training levels,
engineer organizational membership, desired types of contact with manufacturers,
and sources for product information. Data ideal for manufacturers, reps., consultants,
researchers, educational institutions, construction firms, and utilities seeking
to work with specifiers.
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 PM00/7-17-87
Plumbing Contractor Software Study (8/2000) - PM
Cost: $95.
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This 19+-page study was mailed to 1,000 PM subscribers with a 12% response rate,
primarily plumbing & mechanical contractors, 99% who influence the purchase
of software for their companies. The study provides information on computerization
currently employed by department (estimating, accounting, inventory control,
etc.), projected growth in those areas, sources for software information for
contractors, ranked factors for determining software purchases, training/vendor
support satisfaction, computer system expenditures, Web site availability, field
computing, more. Data ideal for computer/software makers/dealers, manufacturers,
reps., wholesalers, home centers, engineers/architects/designers, government
agencies, researchers, consultants, educational institutions, inspectors/code
enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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 PME00/6-1-013
Gas Piping Study (7/2000) - PM Engineer
Cost: $95.
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This 18+-page study was mailed to 1,000 PM Engineer subscribers with a 23% response
rate, primarily consulting engineers, 76% who influence the purchase of gas
piping systems. The study provides information on corrugated stainless steel
tubing (CSST) pipe awareness, specifying actions, future specification intent,
gas piping requirements, connection concerns, diameter options, effectiveness
in high seismic areas, contractor certification needs, type of work by sector,
more. Data ideal for piping manufacturers, reps., wholesalers, distributors,
home centers, engineers/architects, contractors, government agencies, researchers,
consultants, educational institutions, inspectors/code enforcement, construction
firms, and utilities.
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 PME00/2-14-127
Hydronic Controls Study (4/2000) - PM Engineer
Cost: $95.
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This 12+-page study was mailed to 1,000 PM Engineer subscribers with a 14% response
rate, primarily consulting engineers, 97% who influence the purchase of hydronic
controls. The study provides information on building size/type worked on, frequency
of specifying thermostats by type, zoning methods employed, mixing methods employed,
strategies for controlling boiler water temperatures, boiler safety features
employed, water temperature regulation strategies, more. Data ideal for manufacturers,
reps., wholesalers, distributors, home centers, engineers/architects, contractors,
government agencies, researchers, consultants, educational institutions, inspectors/code
enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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 PM00/1-10-157
Wholesaler Patronage Among Contractors Study (2/2000) - PM
Cost: $95.
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This 21+-page study was mailed to 1,000 PM subscribers with a 28% response rate,
primarily plumbing & mechanical contractors, 100% who purchase products
from wholesalers. The study provides information on percentage of plumbing/piping/hydronic
heating bought from wholesalers, number of wholesalers patronized monthly, ranked
reasons for buying from multiple wholesalers, ranked factors for selecting which
wholesalers to patronize, ranked wholesaler services, home center patronage/reasons,
Internet use for order products, more. Data ideal for manufacturers, reps.,
wholesalers, distributors, home centers, computer/software makers/dealers, contractors,
government agencies, researchers, consultants, educational institutions, inspectors/code
enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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 PME00/11-11-132
Fire Sprinkler Study (1/2000) - PM Engineer
Cost: $95.
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This 20+-page study was mailed to 1,000 PM Engineer fire-protection product
specifying subscribers with a 7% response rate, 89% who influence the purchase
of fire sprinklers. The study provides information on fire sprinkler plan submittals,
approvals, profitability of sprinkler jobs by type, NFPA compliance, use of
pendent sprinklers, brand preference for installing, use of OS&Y control
valves, safety factors, backflow prevention concerns, flushing connection use,
more. Data ideal for manufacturers, reps., wholesalers, distributors, engineers/architects,
contractors, government agencies, researchers, consultants, educational institutions,
inspectors/code enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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 PME00/11-11-33
Water Conservation Study (1/2000) - PM Engineer
Cost: $95.
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This 15+-page study was mailed to 1,000 PM Engineer subscribers with a 14% response
rate, 97% who influence the purchase of water conservation products. The study
provides information on types of shower heads specified, flow rates specified
for faucets and showers, types of toilets specified, ranked specification factors
for 1.6 gpf toilets, specification by brands, more. Data ideal for manufacturers,
reps., wholesalers, distributors, engineers/architects, building owners, facility
managers, contractors, government agencies, researchers, consultants, educational
institutions, inspectors/code enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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 PME99/3-4-69
Commercial Water Heaters Study (5/1999) - PM Engineer
Cost: $95.
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This 14+-page study was mailed to 1,000 PM Engineer subscribers with a 17% response
rate, 98% who influence the purchase of water heaters. The study provides information
on code preference/compliance, water heater failure prevention, temperature
and volume of stored water, water heater sizing factors, field problems, venting,
sanitary water certification, more. Data ideal for manufacturers, reps., wholesalers,
distributors, engineers/architects, building owners, facility managers, contractors,
government agencies, researchers, consultants, educational institutions, inspectors/code
enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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 2003 Directory/Buyers Guide Issue (12/2002) - PM
Cost: $35
This special 196-page issue of PM provides a comprehensive listing of manufacturers,
products, trade names, reps., more. Updated annually. Ideal for all professionals
involved in the plumbing/piping/hydronic heating/fire protection field. Note:
PM and PME share one directory database.
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 2003 Spec Guide/Directory Issue (12/2002) - PM Engineer
Cost: $35
This special 148-page issue of PME provides a comprehensive listing of manufacturers,
products, trade names, reps., more. Updated annually. Ideal for all professionals
involved in the plumbing/piping/hydronic heating/fire protection field. Note:
PM and PME share one directory database.
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 2003 Spec Guide/Directory Issue (1/2003) - Supply House Times
Cost: $35
This special 164-page issue of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES provides a comprehensive listing of manufacturers, product listings, trade names, master distributors, more. Updated annually. Ideal for all professionals involved in wholesaling/distribution/supplying of plumbing/piping/hydronic heating products.
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 Hydronics Toolbox - PM
Cost: $25
This special issue compiles of dozens of articles on hydronic heating authored
by PM columnist John Siegenthaller, some of which appeared originally in PM.
Each article provides an easy-to-understand technical explanation of a different
hydronic heating application. The 84-page issue is printed on enamel stock with
a durable cover stock. Hydronics Toolbox is "must reading" for any
professional involved in the hydronic/radiant heating field.
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 Radiant Heating Report 2003
Cost: $15
This 32-page special issue was published in July 2003 and includes an
exclusive Radiant Training/Education Guide PLUS a primer on streamlining complex radiant systems.
In addition, 32 radiant products are presented in a special
"Products & Literature Library".
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 Clean Water Report 2003
Cost: $10
This 24-page special publication is focused
exclusively on the opportunities for business growth and expansion into clean water
products and systems. Coverage in this 2003 edition includes treating treated
water, repairing lateral water lines, reverse osmosis, water treatment equipment
options, how to sell water treatment services and more. Clean Water Report 2003
first ran in the April 2003 issues of Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times.
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Cleaning Up With Clean Water 2001 and 2002 update
Cost: $10 for both
This 20-page special issue was published in May 2001 and
profiles several water quality opportunities for plumbing professionals. Coverage includes survey
data on U.S. perception of their drinking water, treatment options, an overview on understanding
and testing water quality, the Water System Council's WellCare Program, and a look at filtering
faucets. Also includes special 12-page 2002 version published in the April issues of PM and
Supply House Times. 2002 update includes coverage of water treatment codes and explains
recent legislation for reducing arsenic levels in drinking water.
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 NEW!
3-18-159
Radiant Heat Market Profile Study - 5/2002
Cost: $175
This 27+ page study explores the state of the radiant industry. A survey was mailed
to 764 Radiant Panel Association (RPA) members and 236 Plumbing & Mechanical
subscribers who work in hydronic heating. There was a 19% response rate. The study
provides ranked data on types of radiant/hydronic heat installation, residential
new construction vs. remodeling, amount of radiant tubing installed, radiant heat
products installed, types of radiant materials used for jobs, heat source used for
radiant jobs, types of boiler and tubing brands used, factors involved in switching
radiant heat component brands, mixing controls used, control strategies used,
operating parameters of radiant heating installations, future trends in radiant
heat, important factors when choosing radiant heating supplies, more. This data is
ideal for radiant and related hydronic heating product manufacturers, reps.,
wholesalers, distributors, home centers, engineers/architects, contractors,
government agencies, researchers, energy consultants, educational institutions,
inspectors/code enforcement, construction firms, and utilities.
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 NEW! 101 4-Star Marketing Tips
Cost: $10
This 23-page digest written by Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Director Jim
Olsztynski is packed with proven tips for marketing a successful PHCP service
business. From yellow-pages advertising to direct mail, discount marketing to
winning customer service, Jim shares 101 top ideas gleaned from the pages of
PHC Profit Report. (PHC Profit Report was the winner of the Construction Writers
Association's 1994 best construction newsletter award.)
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 NEW!
6-19-144
Training Editorial Study - 8/2002
Cost: $95
This 14+ page study was mailed to 1,000 Reeves Journal contractor
subscribers, who do plumbing, warm air heating, and other piping work in order to
identify training methods. There was a 23% response rate. Results include ranked
data on plumbing/HVAC specialization, types of in-house training provided to
employees, use of factory service reps in training, use of outside training
facilities, types of local training classes available, training incentives
provided, types of associations joined for training purposes, union membership,
satisfaction of apprentice training levels, and more. This data is ideal for
training services, contractors, wholesalers, distributors, engineers,
manufacturers, reps, home centers, government agencies, researchers, consultants,
utilities, educational institutions, and construction firms.
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