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    Good’s Project Manager, Don Landis (L), and Lead Mechanic, Tom Grasse in the boiler room at Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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    Spreading Goodwill

    Nov. 25, 2024
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    The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the launch of eSteam, Vicinity's carbon-free thermal energy solution.
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    A White House ceremony at the start of National Apprenticeship Week.
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    Nelson Mechanica Design
    The restored system, Note the strut framework to keep the exchangers off the pad.

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    Bradford White
    Bradford White Corporation sponsors Ron Jaworski’s (pictured, right) Jaws Youth Playbook Turkey Drive along with other charities in Pennsylvania and Michigan to support the fight against hunger this Thanksgiving.

    Bradford White Contributes in the Fight Against Hunger

    Nov. 13, 2024
    Leading manufacturer partners with charitable organizations in Pennsylvania and Michigan this Thanksgiving, committing $25,000 in donations.
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    The 2024-2026 ASPE Board of Directors at the Breakfast Awards Ceremony held October 21st.

    2024 ASPE Convention & Expo Draws Record Attendance

    Nov. 8, 2024
    Both attendance and exhibitor participation at the event held in Columbus, OH, exceeded expectations.
    PMI
    The 2025 Plumbing Manufacturers International Board of Directors, with PMI CEO/Executive Director Kerry Stackpole (far left). l-r: Michael Reffner, Moen; Kate Olinger, Uponor-GF Building Flow Solutions; Troy Benavidez, LIXIL; board president Belinda Wise, Neoperl; immediate past board president Chip Way, Lavelle Industries; Paige Riddle, LSP Products; board secretary/treasurer Lowell Lampen, Kohler; and board vice president Bob Neff, Delta Faucet Company.

    Belinda Wise of Neoperl Elected President of Plumbing Manufacturers International’s 2025 Board of Directors

    Nov. 7, 2024
    Board members approved at 70th Annual Meeting of the Membership.
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    The Unstoppable Trades: Why America's Builders Will Thrive No Matter Who Wins in 2024

    Nov. 1, 2024
    Whether a Republican or Democrat takes office, roads will still need paving, bridges will require reinforcement, and skylines will continue to evolve.
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    WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Opening Ceremony.

    Changing the Narrative About Plumbing at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

    Oct. 31, 2024
    Supported by IAPMO and the World Plumbing Council, IWSH Plumbing Champions leverages showcase events to create sustained, real-world impact.
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    Crowds gathered for the opening of the 2024 AHR Expo.

    AHR Expo Announces 2025 Innovation Awards Winners

    Oct. 30, 2024
    Winners are chosen annually in ten industry categories, representing the most innovative products and technologies in the market.

    Recommended

    eBook: Nelson Mechanical Stories - Volume 2

    Oct. 30, 2024
    Here is a sample of some of the amazing hydronic jobs Nelson Mechanical Design has performed.
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    Skyline view of Birmingham, Alabama - The Magic City.
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    Containers and container ship at the vast Port of Los Angeles.
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    Local partners Karam Brothers and Northern Arizona Pump played a crucial role in the installation, while The Vinyl Institute provided PVC piping material.
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    Kieth Bienvenu, the 2024 Col. George D. Scott Award Winner, speaks at PHCC Connect.

    PHCC Awards Its Highest Honor to Keith Bienvenu of Louisiana

    Oct. 16, 2024
    Col. George D. Scott, the award acknowledges a PHCC member who has provided years of service and unselfish devotion to the association and to the industry.
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    Construction Input Prices Down 0.9% in September

    Oct. 11, 2024
    Nonresidential construction input prices also decreased 0.9% for the month.
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    Three new Multiaqua 5-ton chillers.

    Sneaking Water Into the Building for a Chilled Water Rescue

    Oct. 10, 2024
    Making the chilled water outside would eliminate a compressor failure issue—but could we make it all work?
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    September Jobs Report: Construction Employment Increased by 25,000

    Oct. 4, 2024
    The construction unemployment rate increased to 3.7% in September. Unemployment across all industries decreased from 4.2% in August to 4.1% last month.