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Despite a slowdown in overall employment and a decrease in labor force participation, the construction sector continues to grow, driven by nonresidential projects and increased...
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The Weil-McLain ECO® HP air-to-water heat pump.
Twin Peaks Plumbing & Hydronics
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Park Ave. on the New York’s Upper East Side.
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The Heavy Metal Summer Experience expects to serve more than 1,000 students during the 2026 camp season.
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Vehicle acquisition costs keep rising, maintenance costs are increasing, and fuel prices are through the roof. If you’re a plumbing, HVAC or electrical contractor you could be...
June 10, 2026
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A third collection of some of the amazing hydronic jobs Nelson Mechanical Design has performed.
Feb. 3, 2026
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Move heavy loads with ease using advanced motorized lifting solutions that save time, reduce costs, and boost efficiency.
Oct. 2, 2025

Management

EGIA
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Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show.
Aug. 7, 2026
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Deeply rooted construction companies are succumbing to liquidity crises exacerbated by high-cost, unregulated alternative lenders. The piece emphasizes the importance of internal...
Aug. 6, 2026
My Professional Plumber
My Professional Plumber service van
The Knoxville plumbing contractor refreshed its logo, fleet graphics and tagline to reinforce its commitment to professionalism, reliability and homeowner confidence.
Aug. 6, 2026
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High revenue does not equate to wealth, as many business owners fall into common traps that erode their net worth over time.
Aug. 5, 2026

Codes

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Georgia State Capital in Atlanta.
SB553 aims to reduce consumer fraud, improve code compliance and ensure only properly licensed contractors advertise regulated skilled trade services.
July 21, 2026
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Contractors, engineers, inspectors and manufacturers have until Jan. 8, 2027, to submit proposed changes that could shape the next editions of the UPC and UMC.
July 20, 2026
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The state will allow contractors and designers to use IAPMO's Water Demand Calculator as an alternative method for sizing water supply piping beginning Sept. 14.
July 15, 2026
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PEX tubing in a radiant installation
The Plastics Pipe Institute advises contractors, distributors and specifiers to verify third-party certification before purchasing PEX tubing.
July 14, 2026

Hydronics & Radiant

Nationwide Boiler
A boiler being crane-lifed.
Factory-tested firetube and watertube boilers are available for expedited shipping, with drawings, performance data and inspection options included.
Aug. 7, 2026
Rison
Rison IR inspection camera
This week's gallery highlights USB thermal imaging for smartphones and tablets; an open-top cargo basket for easy-to-access storage; a boiler water-fired water heater; a single...
Aug. 6, 2026
NEEA
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A new split-system heat pump water heater aims to expand installation opportunities in apartments, condos and manufactured homes.
Aug. 4, 2026
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The manufacturer pairs its No. 1 market position with expanded distribution and mobile training resources for plumbers and HVAC contractors across Canada.
Aug. 3, 2026

Technology

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Robot arm welding metal pipe.
A new BuiltWorlds report finds robotics use has surged among contractors, with accuracy, safety and productivity driving broader adoption across construction jobsites.
Aug. 4, 2026
Carollo Engineers
A graphic from the AI & Machine Learning Guidebook for Potable Reuse.
A free guide developed by Carollo Engineers and industry partners provides practical guidance for implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning in potable reuse, drinking...
July 29, 2026
Fleetio
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Automation helps fleets standardize and accelerate routine processes—AI introduces context, analysis and decision-making support that helps improve long-term outcomes.
July 23, 2026
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A side-by-side comparison of a typical water heater system and the new system invented at NIST. A heat exchanger allows the water tank to be safely heated to a higher temperature, killing certain bacteria such as Legionella.
New water heater concept uses high-temperature storage and an integrated heat exchanger to kill Legionella bacteria while delivering water at safe fixture temperatures.
July 22, 2026

Tools

Window Warrior
Window Warrior window security cover
This week's gallery features a side window protection system for service vans, a commercial gas water heater that adjusts to fuel qualities as well as fuel type, heaters that ...
July 31, 2026
RectorSeal
RectorSeal clear PVC
This week's product gallery spotlights commercial PVC that eliminates bacteria and algae growth, an indoor filtered water cooler with an automatic purge system, an ultrasonic ...
July 24, 2026
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Expanded collaboration supports apprenticeships, industry recruitment and educational resources designed to strengthen the skilled trades pipeline.
July 13, 2026
RIDGID
RIDGID PEX expander
This week the gallery includes a PEX expander, a wall-mounted bottle filler, a line of stainless steel couplings, a single-flush toilet, low NPSH impellers, and a dual action ...
July 10, 2026