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    Water Quality and Water Security in 2024

    Aug. 6, 2024
    Ensuring access for all to clean, safe water is a growing problem, and one we can't afford to ignore.
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    Construction Job Openings Plummet by 71,000 in June

    July 30, 2024
    Industry job openings decreased by 71,000 in June and are down by 119,000 from the same time last year.
    Bosch

    Bosch Acquires Residential and Light Commercial HVAC Business from Johnson Controls and Hitachi

    July 26, 2024
    Integrated unit will then have workforce of more than 26,000 and complementary portfolio at the interface between heating and cooling.
    Watts Water

    Weekly Product Gallery: Watts, Sloan, Delta Faucet, Ideal Living, Duravit, Red Wing

    July 26, 2024
    This week's gallery highlights a downspout nozzle, a 0.75 gpf pressure-assisted toilet, bath collection finishes that repel water, on-wall bottle-filling stations, a bath collection...
    RMS

    Collaborative Effort Helps Rainwater Harvesting Reach Pivotal Benchmark

    July 26, 2024
    The GSA’s acceptance of ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI rainwater standards in its mandatory design standards and performance criteria for its buildings signals positive momentum for the rainwater...

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    IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator® Included in AWWA M22 Manual

    July 25, 2024
    AWWA M22 is a manual of water supply practices that covers the basic principles and methods of water distribution system design and operation.

    New Tool Helps with Selection and Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters

    July 24, 2024
    The Department of Energy aims to reduce barriers to technology adoption by providing customized, comprehensive guidance for sizing, selection, and installation.
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    Core Values: The Unseen Engine Driving Your Company's Success

    July 24, 2024
    Genuine core values guide your organization's actions and decisions and have a direct, measurable impact on your long-term financial health.
    Service Experts

    Service Experts Goes Behind the Scenes for Charlotte Family’s “Reveal” for Military Makeover with Montel

    July 24, 2024
    The full home transformation will be shown on Lifetime starting in August.

    EGIA Foundation Partners with National Association for Minority Contractors

    July 23, 2024
    The two non-profits have partnered to launch a new workforce development and diversity program.

    Bradford White Announces Acquisition of FloLogic

    July 23, 2024
    Manufacturer of premium water heating solutions acquires manufacturer of advanced leak detection and shutoff technology.
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    Radiant Professionals Alliance , Geothermal Rising Sign MoU to Advance and Promote Geothermal Energy

    July 23, 2024
    The partnership will engage RPA, GR and their respective members in technical activities coordination, education, advocacy, community engagement and more.
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    Registration Opens for PMI24 Manufacturing Success Conference

    July 23, 2024
    PMI24 will feature insightful programs, interesting keynote speakers, the annual Meeting of the Membership, and outstanding networking opportunities.
    Sooke School District

    Two New Schools Utilize Geo-Boosted District Heating to Attain LEED Gold

    July 22, 2024
    Pre-Insulated PEXa pipe meets the need for outstanding energy efficiency and fast installation.
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    9 Steps to Improve Your Business

    July 22, 2024
    Here are nine steps you should take to improve your plumbing company. Hopefully, you are already doing some!
    Bradford White

    Bradford White Employees Volunteer at Philabundance

    July 19, 2024
    Philabundance is an area nonprofit with the simple belief that no one should go hungry while healthy food goes to waste.

    In a Victory for ABC, NLRB Withdraws Appeal in Joint Employer Case

    July 19, 2024
    Under the court’s decision, the 2020 Joint Employer Final Rule remains in effect today.

    A. O. Smith to Acquire Pureit, a Leading Water Purification Business in South Asia

    July 19, 2024
    Pureit offers a broad range of residential water purification solutions and has annual sales of approximately USD $60 million.
    Crescent Tool

    Weekly Product Gallery: Crescent Tool, in2aqua, Watts, A. O. Smith, Oatey, Saniflo

    July 19, 2024
    This week's gallery highlights an adjustable wrench, a bathroom faucet collection, a plate strainer with advanced coating, a residential heat pump water heater, a shower wall ...
    Patrick Linhardt

    Secrets of a District Steam Heat System

    July 18, 2024
    The author investigates a townhome that used to be hooked up to a district steam heat system in the 1920s.
    High 5 Plumbing

    High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Surpasses $100,000 in Donations

    July 18, 2024
    Leading provider of Denver home services continues support for nonprofits with High 5 Cares program.
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    Study Finds Most Dangerous States for Construction Workers

    July 18, 2024
    Iowa is the safest state for construction workers, with 4.9 fatal injuries per 100k workers.
    Bradford White

    Bradford White Donation to Connecticut Technical School Supports Hands-On Learning for Future Plumbers

    July 18, 2024
    Bullard-Havens Technical High School to receive water heaters, service parts through Industry Forward® charitable giving program.

    Rinnai America Appoints Paul Nick as New Vice President of Product and Marketing

    July 17, 2024
    The newly created position will lead the organization’s Product Management and Marketing teams and will support its growth goals of expanding the product portfolio.

    NIBCO Updates Its BIM Solutions

    July 17, 2024
    Updated BIM models improve functionality across Autodesk® Revit® platform.
    Watts Water

    National Backflow Prevention Day is August 16, 2024

    July 17, 2024
    On Friday, August 16th, Watts Water Technology will be announcing this year’s Backflow Hero award winners.
    Terry McIver

    Merit Brass Celebrates the PVF Industry and Team Achievements with We Supply America Tour

    July 17, 2024
    This event underscored the critical role Merit Brass associates play in serving wholesale distributors and the broader industry.
    AWE Foundation

    American Welding Society Foundation Boosts Welder Training Opportunities

    July 17, 2024
    AWS Foundation will provide grant funding to 14 schools across the country.
    Nelson Mechanical Design

    Chilled Water Rescue – No More Dead Compressors

    July 17, 2024
    The homeowner was tired of paying for repairs and was ready to make the necessary changes to get a reliable and effective cooling system.
    Skills USA

    2024 SkillsUSA Plumbing Championship Winners Announced

    July 16, 2024
    The PHCC Educational Foundation and PHCC Academy® partner with SkillsUSA to sponsor and conduct the annual plumbing contest and provide support for the HVACR Contest.

    2023 IAPMO Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard Now Available

    July 15, 2024
    WE•Stand is developed by IAPMO to provide comprehensive requirements for optimizing water use practices attributed to the built environment.

    Former IAPMO CEO Chaney Awarded ANSI Honor

    July 15, 2024
    Chaney and 25 other recipients of ANSI’s 2024 Leadership and Service Awards will be honored at the ANSI Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony.
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    Attracting the Next Generation: How Construction Leaders Can Showcase Tech Savvy Without Losing Their Trade Roots

    July 15, 2024
    To truly attract young people into the trades, we must speak their language: technology.
    Jones Stephens

    Weekly Product Gallery: Jones Stephens, General Pipe, NIBCO, Lochinvar, NTI, Peerless

    July 12, 2024
    This week the gallery includes a new line of PEX pipe and fitting, a high flow rate drain cleaning machine, a water heater supply valve, a fire tube combi boiler, a condensing...
    Construction Monkey

    Enhancing Opportunities and Operations

    July 12, 2024
    Reviews of the Construction Monkey app, Oracle Field Service software, and the Text Request texting platform.
    Reins

    Reins Launches Modern Equity Solution to Boost Retention for Small Businesses

    July 12, 2024
    New Modern Agreement for Rewards and Equity program designed to keep key employees.
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    Prices of Construction Materials Fall 0.3% in June

    July 12, 2024
    Overall construction input prices are 1.1% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 0.7% higher.
    Sonnhalter

    Sonnhalter Partners with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity for 15th Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive

    July 11, 2024
    Donate extra inventory, demo models, tools and building materials that are no longer needed, during the month of August in support of Habitat for Humanity.
    EGIA

    EGIA Announces Full Details for EPIC2025 Including Keynotes from Michael Strahan & Nick Vujicic

    July 11, 2024
    The 2025 conference will feature celebrity keynotes, educational breakout sessions, a large vendor exhibition, evening party, and charitable golf tournament.

    Intellihot’s Tankless Water Heater Rebate Program Incentivizes Contractors

    July 11, 2024
    Contractors can earn $2 per 1000 BTUs on water heaters.
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    Trade, Craft and Technology - Ever Evolving

    July 11, 2024
    Looking at our trade from a strictly historic viewpoint we see a steady progression of improvements in the way it has grown and evolved.
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    7 Reasons Your Home Improvement Business Needs AI

    July 11, 2024
    Here are seven ways that AI can transform the way you generate and acquire clients, reduce your costs and overhead, and get back more time for family and friends.

    Armstrong Promotes Anish Suthesh Arul To North America Regional Manager

    July 10, 2024
    In his new role, Arul will manage both the US and Canadian Regional Sales Enhancement Centers.
    PHCC-NA

    Keynote Speakers Announced for PHCC CONNECT 2024

    July 10, 2024
    Jeff Butler and Mary Kelly will deliver their keynotes at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex.
    Intellihot

    Intellihot and Winners of the Chicago Innovation Awards Ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell

    July 10, 2024
    This event emphasized the surge of innovation that is occurring in the Chicago region, and shined a spotlight on the organizations that make up its vibrant economy.

    A. O. Smith Foundation Donates $300,000 to Charities in Honor of 150th Anniversary

    July 10, 2024
    Two $150,000 gifts will support Milwaukee, Nashville organizations,
    SFA Saniflo

    SFA Saniflo Presentation, Donation Offers Real-World Experience to Bullard-Havens Tech Students

    July 10, 2024
    A recent event delivered hands-on training and donated products to the next generation of skilled plumbing professionals.
    Oatey Co.

    All-Weather Solvent Cement Provides Solution for Chilly Plumbing Problem

    July 10, 2024
    Solvent welding in a cold environment presents challenges that have to be counterbalanced.
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    Innovations in Process Water Treatment: Towards a Sustainable Future

    July 9, 2024
    A more robust and environmentally friendly water management system is being developed.

    WINT Water Intelligence Announces Partnership with Insurer HSB

    July 9, 2024
    HSB will resell WINT’s water management solutions and warrant their performance creating a best-of-breed combination of insurance and technology.
    FirstChoice Install

    Bringing the Mechanical Room Back to Life

    July 9, 2024
    Michael Flynn and his crew conduct a successful oil-to-natural gas conversion.
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    ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Inched Higher in June

    July 9, 2024
    All three readings remain above the threshold of 50, indicating expectations for growth over the next six months.

    Sila Services Announces Executive Leadership Team Appointments and Promotions

    July 8, 2024
    The changes will enhance the company's people-centric culture.

    NIBCO Announces Promotions in its Financial Leadership Team

    July 8, 2024
    Jaebker promoted to chief financial officer, Nowicki promoted to senior vice president, finance.
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    Construction Adds 27,000 Jobs in June

    July 5, 2024
    Industry unemployment rate plunges to second lowest ever recorded.
    Powers, a Watts Brand

    Weekly Product Gallery: Powers, Matco-Norca, California Faucets, Noritz, Monimoto, Brass Knuckle

    July 3, 2024
    This week's product gallery features a digital mixing valve, copper press fittings, a kitchen faucet with pull-down sprayer, a hybrid electric heat pump water heater, a GPS tracker...
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    30M Field Service Workers Represent the Best-Case Scenario of AI’s Impact

    July 3, 2024
    Despite not being part of the AI revolution headlines, large percentages of field service professionals already believe AI will impact their field.
    KEG Technologies

    Sewer Maintenance: Myth Busting and Best Practice Training

    July 2, 2024
    Focus on latest equipment and best practices optimizes cleaning, lowers operating costs, saves time, and increases crew productivity.
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    Construction Job Openings at 339,000 in May, Down by 38,000 from May 2023

    July 2, 2024
    Industry job openings increased by 2,000 last month.
    Victaulic

    Victaulic to Expand Lawrenceville, PA Facility

    July 2, 2024
    $100 million project will create 214 new full-time jobs, adding to the more than 1,600 employees already working across the Commonwealth.

    Bradford White Announces the Acquisition of Heat-flo

    July 2, 2024
    Manufacturer enhances commitment to customers with acquisition of leading manufacturer of stainless steel indirect water heating solutions.
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    How Time Tracking Has Evolved in 25 Years (and How Many Contractors Haven't)

    July 1, 2024
    Many construction companies are still living in the age of Y2K, relying on paper punch cards and timesheets that expose the business to tremendous risk and potential litigation...

    BDR Acquires Home Service Marketing Agency BxB Media

    July 1, 2024
    BDR and BxB Media have worked together for over a decade to support the growth of home service businesses nationwide.

    Deadline to Submit Proposed Changes for 2027 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) is Feb. 28

    July 1, 2024
    If a standard is referenced, a copy of that standard must accompany the proposed code change that is submitted to the committee.
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    Updated DBIA Best Practices Enhance Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Sector

    July 1, 2024
    These targeted Best Practices aim to ensure high-quality design-build projects that prioritize public health and safety.
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    Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips 0.1% in May But Remains Elevated

    July 1, 2024
    On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.21 trillion.
    IAPMO

    IAPMO Extends Application Deadline for UPC and UMC Task Group Members

    July 1, 2024
    The deadline to apply for both task groups has been extended to July 12.
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    ASHRAE Closes Out Successful Annual Conference in Indianapolis

    July 1, 2024
    Workforce development to be the focus for the upcoming Society Year.
    Business Wire

    Responsible Flushing Alliance Solves 'Toilet Crimes' at VidCon Anaheim

    June 28, 2024
    The non-profit dedicated to consumer education takes a creative approach to capture people's attention.
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    Managing Project Costs: How to Ensure Profitability

    June 27, 2024
    When a job well-done results in a significant profit, that’s the time to stop and identify what worked well—and what didn’t.

    Zurn Elkay Increases PEX Pipe Manufacturing Capacity

    June 27, 2024
    The Zurn team has increased PEX manufacturing capacity by over 50%.
    Mihaela Noroc

    Beyond the Blueprint: Ferguson Supports Tools & Tiaras in Championing Young Girls

    June 27, 2024
    Using a $22,000 Ferguson Cares grant, the EmpowHER BRG chose to partner with Tools & Tiaras to support their 2024 Summer Camps.
    RectorSeal

    RectorSeal Adds Manufacturing Representative Gunder Associates

    June 27, 2024
    Gunder Associates will represent all RectorSeal HVAC products, including the TRUaire, Shoemaker, and Dust Free brands.