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Industry sheds 11,000 jobs on net during the month, while total construction employment remains slightly higher than a year ago.
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Today, Plumbing Outfitters has grown into a team of 28 members operating multiple trucks across Central Texas
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Crowds at the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando.
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A second collection of some of the amazing hydronic jobs Nelson Mechanical Design has performed.
Oct. 7, 2024

Management

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In this exclusive Q&A, Tim Fagan, President of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE and Matt O’Rourke, President of Z PLUMBERZ give advice for talking about leaks with your clients.
Jan. 14, 2026
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The tax code is intentionally structured to provide opportunities for those who are ready to take advantage of them.
Jan. 13, 2026
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Are you clear when transmitting your wishes? You should be. Vague and open-ended statements are a sure way to get your wires crossed.
Jan. 12, 2026
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Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show.
Jan. 9, 2026

Codes

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As energy codes cause water usage to go down, "Water Age" is going up. For the mechanical contractor, the unintended impact of conservation is a new battleground in the fight ...
Jan. 5, 2026
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Proposed ASSE 18000 standard would define minimum competency requirements for professionals installing and repairing fuel gas systems.
Jan. 5, 2026
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A satellite view of the Palisades Fire.
An inadequate water supply due to out-of-date systems denied firefighters the No. 1 tool they needed to fight the LA wildfires last January.
Dec. 19, 2025
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Contractors, inspectors, engineers, and manufacturers invited to help shape the next generation of plumbing and mechanical codes.
Dec. 5, 2025

Hydronics & Radiant

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Voltex® MAX and Emerge® X recognized for efficiency-driven design in residential and commercial applications.
Jan. 13, 2026
Thermodynamic Steam Traps (Disc Trap Cycling, Troubleshooting & Failure Signs) - Weekly Boiler Tip
In this Weekly Boiler Tip we continue the trap series with one of the most rugged and simple trap designs out there, the thermodynamic (disc) steam trap.
Jan. 7, 2026
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Multiple brands, live product displays and new technology previews planned for Booth C5735 in Las Vegas.
Jan. 7, 2026
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Deal strengthens A. O. Smith’s position in water management, digital mixing systems, and institutional hydronic applications.
Jan. 6, 2026

Technology

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Some of the biggest time savings come from tasks you probably don't think about automating: writing scope letters, drafting client emails, and even improving your Google rankings...
Jan. 2, 2026
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Contractors are shifting toward connected construction workflows—digital processes that link design, fabrication, layout, field installation, and quality assurance in a shared...
Dec. 30, 2025
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Reality Intelligence is an AI-powered workflow that analyzes field data and delivers actionable progress insights, guiding teams to resolve issues before they grow.
Dec. 29, 2025
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New BuiltWorlds research finds nearly all contractors see smarter, faster decision-making as AI’s primary value.
Dec. 23, 2025

Tools

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New Decatur location expands hands-on skilled-trade training to meet Southeast labor demand.
Jan. 6, 2026
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STRAUSS CEO Henning Strauss (center), Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther (right), and Columbus Partnership CEO Jason Hall (left).
European workwear brand brings jobs, training and a North American hub for high-performance trade apparel.
Dec. 23, 2025
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Sussman electric boilers from Diversified Heat Transfer
This week's gallery highlights modular electric boilers, an integrated commercial sink system, air-to-water heat pumps with R32 refrigerant, a heated vest with up to 8 hours of...
Dec. 22, 2025
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Young welding professionals.
Funding supports technical, associate, and bachelor-level welding education across North America.
Dec. 15, 2025