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    CONTRACTOR provides news, insights, and how-to content to professionals responsible for plumbing, heating, specialty piping and fire protection systems.

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    Construction Hiring Historically Slow in December - Lowest Since April 2020

    Feb. 4, 2025
    Industry job openings decreased by 55,000 last month and are down by 217,000 from the same time last year.
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    United Association of Union Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters Local 602 Mourn Loss of Members on American Airlines Flight 5342

    Jan. 30, 2025
    A regional jet crashed into an army helicopter near Ronald Regan National Airport; authorities believe there are no survivors.
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    Heat exchangers transfer heat between a source and a working fluid.

    Finding Energy Savings from Heat Exchanger Assessments and Tube Bundle Repairs

    Jan. 28, 2025
    Regular testing and maintenance is crucial for efficient and trouble-free operations.
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    ABC: Construction Industry Must Attract 439,000 Workers in 2025

    Jan. 24, 2025
    In 2026, the industry will need to bring in 499,000 new workers as spending picks up in response to presumed lower interest rates.
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    Excitement Builds for 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas

    Jan. 22, 2025
    Professionals from around the world will gather to see the best in design and innovation.
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    Building a Safer Future: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Construction

    Jan. 15, 2025
    Mental health among construction workers is as much a safety concern as slips and falls. Discover how the industry is approaching the issue and how you can help.

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    Contractor of the Year Terry Plumbing Co.: A Family Affair

    Dec. 27, 2024
    Purchasing the assets of the company in 2010, Kelly Castrogiovanni’s diverse professional background put her in a strong position to lead a successful full-service plumbing business...
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    5 Times When Your Business Can Celebrate

    Dec. 23, 2024
    Companies that make an effort to celebrate, perform better over time. Their workforces tend to be more engaged and loyal.
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    AHR Expo 2025 Returns to Orlando

    Dec. 20, 2024
    The big show returns to the Sunshine State to deliver the latest technology, innovation and education.
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    The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) Joins NKBA Global Connect as a Strategic Alliance Partner

    Dec. 17, 2024
    The non-profit arm of IAPMO, IWSH will offer NKBA Global Connect members connections to the water, hygiene and sanitation industries in North America.