PHCC CONNECT 2026 welcomed plumbing and HVACR professionals to Milwaukee for education, networking and technology demonstrations.
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Downtown Chicago, IL, site of the 2027 AHR Expo.
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Join industry experts in this live webinar on domestic hot water heat pump market trends and uncover application and system design strategy considerations for successful implementation...
Nov. 12, 2026
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Sept. 21, 2026
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Aug. 18, 2026
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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

Management

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We examine common truck stock challenges—from dead stock to poor visibility—and explore how data-driven safety stock levels can help respond to unpredictable demand.
Oct. 30, 2026
Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show.
Oct. 30, 2026
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As construction firms continue investing in recruitment, they should place similar emphasis on retaining and developing the people who will strengthen workforce stability.
Oct. 28, 2026
Meacham, a Southland veteran with more than 23 years at the company, takes the helm as the mechanical contractor continues expanding its national footprint and pursuing complex...
Oct. 27, 2026

Codes

For this update of our Software Showcase, we highlight a lead-generation platform with an extensive property services network, a construction drawings platform, digital marketing...
Oct. 30, 2026
Steve McDaniel will serve as president, joined by Vice President Michael Savage and Secretary/Treasurer Benjamin Breadmore.
Oct. 29, 2026
ICC presented its 2026 awards to building safety professionals, educators, chapters and organizations, with additional recipients to be recognized throughout the year.
Oct. 29, 2026
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The Oct. 18-21 event features code education, a session on lessons from the Champlain Towers South investigation, and hands-on career experiences for local high school students...
Oct. 20, 2026

Hydronics & Radiant

This week the gallery includes a large diameter butterfly valve, a high-capacity combi-boiler, a cordless pipe threader, a pressure boosting system, a single zone switching relay...
Oct. 23, 2026
Lieskovan assumed the role August 1, 2026, and will become President and CEO when current CEO Larry Day retires in January 2027.
Oct. 20, 2026
Replacing a nearly seventy-year-old boiler in a historic home means understanding system history to inform modern upgrades.
Oct. 15, 2026
In this Weekly Boiler Tip Jude shares four simple daily checks any operator or technician can do to spot combustion issues early.
Oct. 14, 2026

Technology

New integrations with ServiceTitan and Housecall Pro let customers schedule directly through Yelp, while Smart Lead Reply helps service businesses respond to inquiries and qualify...
Oct. 28, 2026
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The free CMMC resource provides separate paths for contractors beginning certification and those preparing to validate readiness for a customer review or formal assessment.
Oct. 27, 2026
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GPS fleet data can improve technician assignments, routing, travel-time analysis, and customer updates throughout the workday.
Oct. 27, 2026
The funding will support development of PataBid’s Quantify estimating platform, supplier integrations and North American commercialization.
Oct. 20, 2026

Tools

Peter Garcelon joins as national accounts manager, while Angela Grieb moves into the strategic markets manager role to strengthen distributor relationships, customer support and...
Oct. 29, 2026
General Pipe Cleaners
The JM3080 in use.
High-pressure water jetting has become the preferred method for drain cleaning across various industries due to its superior ability to remove grease, sludge, and ice.
Oct. 7, 2026
The manufacturer welcomed the TV host and CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to its Defiance, Ohio facility.
Oct. 6, 2026
After more than two years of competition and preparation, Sposito became the first woman to represent the United States in WorldSkills welding.
Oct. 5, 2026