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    Nelson Mechanical Design
    Pressure lines to the differential pressure switch.
    March 27, 2025
    Understanding “nuggets of wisdom” and “why” is so critical to a successful service visit and rescue project.
    MCAA
    During his first remarks as MCAA President, Brian Hughes shared one philosophy he lives by, which comes from his father: “Everyone either has more time or more money—whichever you have, that’s what you give.” I try to give my time to the people and causes that matter, including this association.
    March 27, 2025
    Coming off the momentum of a very successful annual convention in Austin, Texas, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is gearing up for great things in 2025...
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    March 26, 2025
    While PE investment can accelerate growth and offer financial freedom, it may also bring cultural shifts and operational changes to family-run businesses.
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    Municipal pipe replacement project. Massive progress has been made by drinking water utilities to replace tens of thousands of miles of pipes across the country.
    March 19, 2025
    A raft of executive actions by the Trump Administration have created uncertainty for projects reliant on federal support.
    NTEA
    An aerial shot of the exhibit floor at Work Truck Week 2025.
    March 17, 2025
    Industry professionals from 31 countries and all 50 US states met March 4–7 at the Indiana Convention Center.
    NIBCO
    The historic Strater Hotel, built in 1887.
    March 12, 2025
    Altitude Backflow, LLC, leverages NIBCO’s PressACR system to upgrade a 19th century landmark.

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