John Mesenbrink

Sycamore

Copy Editor at Architectural Products Magazine

Works with CONTRACTOR magazine; Partner of https://t.co/PRNmjogzEX. Covers topics regarding plumbing, mechanical & sustainable practices. Proud Wisconsin alum

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From Virgin Lobbyist to Seasoned Messenger

2 days ago | mechanical-hub.com | John Mesenbrink

How do we get there? It’s in the relationship building, which involves ‘wash, rinse and repeat.’ That’s lobbying in D.C. in a nutshell. Recently, I did some advocacy work and lobbied on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on behalf of the Plumbing Industry Leadership Coalition (PILC). Some of the attendees met with the offices of five or six congressmen and women and we shared our concerns about WaterSense, tariffs, NIST funding, etc.
Work/Family Balance, Beer for the Trades, New Podcasts

1 week ago | mechanical-hub.com | John Mesenbrink

How do you find the right work/family balance? New Contractor Spotlight is here that features Jesse Correira, a plumbing business owner and full-time firefighter. Check it outTim Ward spots a new beer offering in his hometown. Big shoutout to a great and tasty collaboration between Riggs Beer Company and UA Local 149 Plumbers & Pipefitters (Illinois).
Down On, and Around, the Farm

1 week ago | contractormag.com | John Mesenbrink

CASCADE, IA — When All Seasons Heating & Cooling, Dubuque, Iowa—a 75-employee sheet metal and mechanical contractor set up to do design builds or bid and spec jobs—was called to provide an HVAC solution for a newly constructed building at large agricultural farm in nearby Cascade, meeting with the facility owner and reviewing their wants and needs to determine the total design of a geothermal system was top priority.
General Pipe Cleaners JM-1000 X Mini-Jet

1 week ago | mechanical-hub.com | John Mesenbrink

The JM-1000 X Mini-Jet™ from General Pipe Cleaners, an upgrade to the toolbox jetter, offers a more efficient motor and a new balanced design. The lightweight, compact Mini-Jet™ provides 1500 psi of cleaning power, yet weighs just 23 lbs. Ideal for clearing clogged sinks, tubs, and laundry drains, the toolbox jetter clears grease, sand, and ice from 1-1/2″ to 3″ lines up to 50 feet long. The JM-1000 X is easy to carry to and from the job.
Contractor Spotlight: Jesse Correira—A Man on a Mission - Mechanical Hub | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.

1 week ago | mechanical-hub.com | John Mesenbrink

Jesse Correira is a busy man, working full time as a firefighter while owning his own plumbing business. How do you possibly juggle owning your own plumbing company and working full-time as a firefighter? Well, Jessie Correira (@theplumbingjake), owner of Correira Plumbing, Taunton, Mass., has been a licensed plumber in Southeastern Massachusetts for 20 years with a focus on residential plumbing and heating.
Planning for 2026, Labor Shortage and Window Heat Pump Units

3 weeks ago | mechanical-hub.com | John Mesenbrink

The guys met in Dubuque, Iowa recently to strategize short- and long-term goals for the company for Mechanical Hub. We also talk U.S. labor, comparing the labor force now from the pandemic years. As we evaluate the current shortage, it is essential to understand its impact on various industries and how this influences operational capacity across sectors. Join Eric as he checks out a heat pump window units from the Builder’s Show in Vegas. Check out MideaComfort.com for more.
Planning for 2026, Labor Shortage and Window Heat Pump Units

3 weeks ago | plumbingperspective.com | John Mesenbrink

The guys met in Dubuque, Iowa recently to strategize short- and long-term goals for the company for Mechanical Hub. We also talk U.S. labor, comparing the labor force now from the pandemic years. As we evaluate the current shortage, it is essential to understand its impact on various industries and how this influences operational capacity across sectors. Join Eric as he checks out a heat pump window units from the Builder’s Show in Vegas. Check out MideaComfort.com for more.
Growing Your Business in Today's Uncertain Economy; Jobsite Safety - Plumbing Perspective

1 month ago | plumbingperspective.com | John Mesenbrink

Growing Your Business in Today’s Uncertain Economy; Jobsite Safety Business DiversificationOn this Weekly Update, what are contractors saying about diversifying or growing your business in today’s economy? We cover jobsite safety and we share our news podcasts. Did you know that May is mental health month? We talk mental health on the Appetite for Construction podcast.
Growing Your Business in Today's Uncertain Economy; Jobsite Safety - Mechanical Hub

1 month ago | mechanical-hub.com | John Mesenbrink

Growing Your Business in Today’s Uncertain Economy; Jobsite Safety Business DiversificationOn this Weekly Update, what are contractors saying about diversifying or growing your business in today’s economy? We cover jobsite safety and we share our news podcasts. Did you know that May is mental health month? We talk mental health on the Appetite for Construction podcast.
CONTRACTOR’s Under 30 All-Stars 2025

1 month ago | contractormag.com | John Mesenbrink

Full disclosure, I didn’t understand today’s “aura” reference until I consulted with my teenage children. In today’s modern vernacular, to have aura means, well, that you are “cool.” In any event, aura, crushing it, or any other way you would describe them, these four Under 30 All-Stars are leading the next generation, and they are making the plumbing trades cool again.