The average American homeowner will complete two major improvement projects this year. When you reach a point where you are thinking of replacing an appliance or improving your home’s HVAC [...]

Remodeling your plumbing can cost an average of $2,000 to $15,000, so if you’ve been putting it off until the absolute “need to” point, you’re not alone. But knowing when you’ve reached that [...]

Routine HVAC maintenance can result in equipment lasting 40 percent longer. Properly running circuit breakers could prevent half of all electrical fires. Locating and repairing small plumbing [...]

Before you try to unclog a pipe in your kitchen or bathroom using an off-the-shelf chemical drain cleaner, you will want to consider some of the hidden dangers and potential damage it may cause [...]

One of New Mexico’s biggest traditions is the New Mexico State Fair that happens every September. This event has been a custom in the Q since 1881. This event brings friends and family [...]

The best part of my job, as Marketing Coordinator for B&D, is visiting with our field personnel. I recently had the pleasure of visiting with our Arizona crews for an all-hands meeting to [...]

The market for upscale plumbing upgrades is growing at a rapid pace. According to a recent report, this market sector is on track to exceed 26 billion dollars by 2024 in North America, up from [...]

Here at B&D, we have employees that have very talented kiddos, and we are always proud to share the great accomplishments of those kiddos. Lane Shrader, son of Area Manager Kalvin Shrader, [...]

B&D Industries, Inc. has offered specialized expertise in electrical, plumbing, technologies, and HVAC systems. Our experience includes construction, operation, maintenance, and repair [...]

The incursion of tree roots in your drain lines is a serious – and potentially costly – issue.  Roots tend to thrive in the moist, nutrient-rich environment inside pipes; they can [...]

We’ve all heard the old saying, “you are known by the company you keep.” If you think about it, that’s true for both individuals and businesses, and it’s an important consideration to keep in [...]

Your water heater is one of the most important appliances in your home. It’s also typically one of the most underappreciated. Even though you use your water heater every day, relying on it to [...]

If you’re looking for a plumbing, heating/cooling or electrical service company near you, there’s only one name you need to know in Albuquerque: B&D. We’ve earned our stellar reputation as [...]

One of the things that makes New Mexico such a great place to live year-round is our climate. With winter behind us and summer lurking around the corner, you can expect temperatures will be [...]

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bud Garner this week in an office setting, where he spoke candidly about his personal and professional life at the young age of 60. Bud grew up in Eagle [...]

If you’re looking to hire a contractor to make commercial electrical repairs to your business, B&D recommends you consider a few things to ensure you’re making the right decision. This is [...]

B&D was honored to have been selected as a 2019 AGC Best Buildings winner. B&D will be recognized on May 3 for Best Building (under $2.5M) for the Sandia Swimming Pool Facility Solar [...]

When it comes to being trendy, you may not have considered your plumbing as a place to start. Bathrooms and kitchens are quickly becoming ground zero for designers and engineers when it comes to [...]

For most people, the first day on the job is filled with introductions to new co-workers, learning the layout of the office and an obligatory trip to H.R. to fill out paperwork and watch training [...]

If you’ve flown in or out of town lately, you’re used to dodging the dust and construction crews working on the terminal improvement project at Albuquerque International Sunport. If you thought [...]

According to Construction Dive, the percentage of women in construction overall has hovered somewhere between 9% and 10% since 1996 and is currently at 9.9%, but of the 8.3 million that were [...]

Hired in 1999 as an Apprentice working in the field, Kevin Hernandez, a native New Mexican, not only earned his nickname “Tiger” but nearly 20 years later still wears it proudly.  He was given [...]

Meet one of our newest Project Managers, Jackie Castillo. Since Jackie was young she has always had construction in her blood. Growing up she helped her dad run their family business, R.O.C. Inc. [...]

In November of 2017, Mayor Richard Berry announced the the launch of the Evaluation and Implementation of Energy Efficiency and Reduced Maintenance on City-Owned and Maintained Street Lighting [...]

B&D is comprised of very talented individuals, both administratively and in the field.  We pride ourselves in hiring the “top talent.”  Eddie Robles of our Mechanical Division is our most [...]

B&D’s paid internship program gives you a chance to work alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the industry. Whether you are a new graduate or still in college, we may have [...]

As a sponsor of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we were given the opportunity to select an employee to fly in the B&D hot air balloon. We asked our Division Managers to nominate [...]

TRADESPEOPLE ARE IN DEMAND! B&D is hiring for multiple trades and positions within our organization for our Arizona and New Mexico locations. If you would like to inquire about these [...]