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J. B. Hunt, one of the largest trucking companies in North America, takes transportation seriously. Their reputation for safety and efficiency played...

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The Third Dimension 

Using 3D CAD helps contractors navigate through designs of large, complex projects...

Looking for Green in Green 

Bill Erickson started thinking about water conservation and the green building movement a long time before it became The Next Big Thing, before sustainable construction really blew up into the juggernaut that it has become. ...

Go digital to find employees now 

BY JEFF DICKEY-CHASINS Special to CONTRACTOR The specialty contracting sector, like many other parts of the economy, has a labor problem. Our workforce...

Mentoring high school students works 

BY PAMELA MULLENDER Special to CONTRACTOR According to figures published by the U.S. Department of Labor, there will be as many as 1.3 million job openings...

Franchise players 

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ISH not only biggest but best 

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Liquid Sunshine 

Provide renewable energy for your customer's domestic hot water. For the majority of homes in the United States, heating domestic hot water is the second...

All About options 

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THE FISHER ULTRA SPRAY VALVE

s able to save the user thousands of dollars a years in water and energy costs. Intended for commercial kitchens, the valve is able to deliver a full, cleaning-strength spray at only 1.15 GPM...


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THE URBAN COLLECTION OF FAUCETS AND FIXTURES is designed for city spaces with a clean, modern appearance. The Arzo faucet, shown above, features a bold angular design inspired by modern furniture and lighting.

CHICAGO FAUCETS

THE 1.5 GPM SOFTFLO LOW-CONSUMPTION AERATOR allows for compliance with local plumbing codes that require an aerator with lower water consumption than the standard 2.2 GPM...

THE CAPUCINE MAUVE PASSION RIM-MOUNTED THREEHOLE BASIN MIXER

features platinum decor on Bernardaud porcelain in a chrome finish with green butterflies. The high-end fixture features a built-in aerator for water efficiency...

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