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    National Drinking Water Standard Issued to Protect 100M People from PFAS

    April 10, 2024
    Legally enforceable standard to protect communities from harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’
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    Nonresidential Construction Adds Whopping 24,600 Jobs in March

    April 9, 2024
    On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 270,000 jobs, an increase of 3.4%.
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    Construction Job Openings Increased by 16,000 in February

    April 2, 2024
    The number of open, unfilled construction positions stood at the second highest level on record at the end of February.
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    Nonresidential Construction Spending Decreases in 15 Out of 16 Segments in February

    April 1, 2024
    Virtually every nonresidential construction segment experienced a decline in spending in February.

    New MCAA President Rick Gopffarth: Creating Leaders

    March 29, 2024
    Motivating and encouraging the MEP industry’s next generation to develop their leadership skills is a focus for Gopffarth during his presidential term.
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    Round One of the 2024 Plumbing National Championship Kicks Off

    March 29, 2024
    Prestigious competition seeks to honor the skill, precision, and dedication of plumbers nationwide.

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    Monthly Plumbing Quiz: Tools

    May 1, 2024
    Plumbing is specialized work, and it has always demanded specialized tools. How well do you know the tools of the trade? Take our quiz and find out!
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    Construction Input Prices Increase 1.4% in February

    March 14, 2024
    Overall construction input prices are 1.5% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 1.8% higher.
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    What’s Going On with Modular Construction?

    March 11, 2024
    This building method based on prefabrication has its advocates and adversaries, but the next generations could boost its market share.
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    Nelson Mechanical Designs, Installs Huge Solar Radiant System

    March 8, 2024
    With 20 solar collectors and a 700-gal. storage tank, it is the largest solar hot water system on Martha's Vineyard.
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    PHCC Members Will Head to Capitol Hill During Crucial Election Year

    March 7, 2024
    PHCC will facilitate visits between members and their elected representatives during the annual Legislative Conference.