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Construction employment data reveals a decline of 28,000 job openings in February, with contractors hesitant to hire and employees reluctant to leave.
PHCC Indiana
Classes being taught as part of the PHCC's Inmate Study Program.
Foley Mechanical
A view of the finished mechanical room.
Photo by Chad Holder, courtesy of NKBA
Bathrooms and kitchens are being designed as refuges from the stress of modern life
NTEA
A shot of the show floor at the Indiana Convention Center during Work Truck Week 2026.
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Learning Resources

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A third collection of some of the amazing hydronic jobs Nelson Mechanical Design has performed.
Feb. 3, 2026
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Move heavy loads with ease using advanced motorized lifting solutions that save time, reduce costs, and boost efficiency.
Oct. 2, 2025
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Get expert guidance on how to select and properly size temporary cooling applications with the Roadmap to Temporary HVAC: Cooling Job Sizing Guidance and Calculations.
July 16, 2025
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A second collection of some of the amazing hydronic jobs Nelson Mechanical Design has performed.
Oct. 7, 2024

Management

EGIA
Drew Cameron for EGIA
Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show.
March 27, 2026
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Women are entering the trades to build careers that provide financial independence without the heavy debt that often comes with traditional college.
March 26, 2026
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Contractors struggling to hire and retain talent may be missing one key piece: a clear, step-by-step career path young workers can actually understand.
March 26, 2026
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Line of sinks in a commercial restroom.
Identifying and resolving crossflow efficiently is crucial for contractors who want to maintain system performance, stay on schedule, and preserve customer confidence.
March 26, 2026

Codes

IAPMO
The updated draft provides guidance on construction practices, flushing, monitoring and preoccupancy disinfection to safeguard water quality before buildings open.
March 11, 2026
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Yellow hardhat at shipyard with depressed male worker in background
Workers in the construction industry have one of the highest suicide rates among all professions, emphasizing the urgent need for mental health support.
March 6, 2026
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IAPMO provides technical guidance and workforce training to help cities, developers, and contractors optimize plumbing systems.
March 2, 2026
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Volunteer plumbers and industry partners will deliver code-compliant, water-efficient plumbing improvements to support daily operations serving more than 1,000 people.
Feb. 19, 2026

Hydronics & Radiant

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HVAC industry veteran brings global leadership experience and focus on system-level performance, sustainability and digital integration.
March 30, 2026
Watts
Watts mixing valve
This week's product gallery features a mixing valve with visual diagnostics, PE-RT plastic tubing, van racking and shelving, a commercial tankless water heater, carbide-tipped...
March 27, 2026
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Veteran leaders step into expanded roles to strengthen operations, coordination and long-term growth across the organization.
March 24, 2026
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Ben Capra brings contractor-focused sales experience to key markets adopting high-efficiency water heating technology.
March 24, 2026

Technology

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An engineer working on site with icon of work safety tools on concept of workplace safety.
ServiceTitan study highlights rising adoption, cost pressures and growing demand for integrated platforms.
March 30, 2026
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Collaboration brings together field service management and ERP expertise to reduce manual processes and improve visibility.
March 25, 2026
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Ultimately, for contractors supporting water, energy, healthcare, or transit infrastructure, cybersecurity is about operational resilience and public safety.
March 16, 2026
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Veteran tech executive joins to lead AI-driven innovation for contractors and trade professionals worldwide.
March 16, 2026

Tools

Mueller
Mueller strainer sensor
This week's product gallery spotlights smart steam strainers with differential pressure monitoring, large-size copper press fittings, thermal energy storage tanks, a one-touch...
March 7, 2026
Milwaukee Tool
Plumber using a press tool.
For this Q&A we talk with Master Plumber Eric Aune about near-boiler piping problems, and how modern press tools can be the solution.
March 6, 2026
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The 10th annual Prize for Teaching Excellence honors 25 teachers and programs preparing students for careers in the trades.
March 5, 2026
Zurn Elkay
Zurn Elkay water dispenser
This week's gallery features a residential built-in filtered water dispenser, a 1.25 gpm showerhead, a drain cleaner for large pipe up to 10 in., a continuous-monitoring sentry...
Feb. 27, 2026