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Oil and gas refinery.
Overall construction input prices are 4.8% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 5.4% higher.
PHCC Indiana
Classes being taught as part of the PHCC's Inmate Study Program.
Foley Mechanical
A view of the finished mechanical room.
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(L to R) State Senator DiDomenico's Director of Communications & Environmental Policy, Eli Fenichel; Executive Director of Climate Jobs MA, Ryan Murphy; GBPCA Executive Director Andrew DeAngelo; Local 12 Business Agent, Frank Amato; State Rep. Marjorie Decker; Foreman JC Higgins, Chris Mohan; Local 12 Business Agent Chad Carbone; State Rep. Mike Conolly.
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construction worker on a building
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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

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private equity concept
If you’re getting the itch to explore the private equity opportunity, here are seven questions you should answer.
April 13, 2026
Intercom AI
The Fin AI Agent for customer service.
Reviews of the Fin AI Agent for customer service, Classet hiring/recruitment platform, and FacetTRAK ticketing and task management software.
April 13, 2026
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sine curve blackboard
How to mitigate risks associated with unpredictable workloads? Focus on planning, project selection, and understanding market dynamics.
April 13, 2026
EGIA
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Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show.
April 10, 2026

Codes

Acelab
Material Hub from Acelab
This week, we update our Software Showcase with a Revit integration platform, an HVAC quoting platform, an electrification hub for California contractors and installers, an e-...
April 10, 2026
IAPMO
UPC and UMC codes
Volunteers sought from across the plumbing and mechanical industry to review and coordinate 2030 code development.
April 10, 2026
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Massive Data center in the suburbs of Columbus, OH.
New G12 guideline aims to reduce permitting delays and improve consistency across projects.
April 9, 2026
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Proclamations and events across the US emphasize resilience, efficiency and public health protection.
April 1, 2026

Hydronics & Radiant

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Seasonal incentive program supports wholesale partners and drives water heater upgrades.
April 13, 2026
DeWalt
DeWalt grinder
This week's gallery spotlights a battery-operated extended die grinder, a stainless-steel indirect water heater, wireless mesh sensors for boiler controls, a drainage pipe cutter...
April 3, 2026
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Nitinol (Nickel-Titanium) filaments.
As regulations squeeze out HFCs, a new generation of "Solid-State" heat pumps is emerging. They don’t use gas; they use physics. And they are about to turn "Air Conditioning" ...
April 3, 2026
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Move aligns legal, government affairs and workforce development to support long-term growth in water heating and home comfort.
April 1, 2026

Technology

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New role focuses on AI, hyperscale and mission-critical infrastructure markets.
April 14, 2026
J. C. Cannistraro
In the prefabrication shop at J. C. Cannistraro.
Jake Olsen of Stratus discusses how prefabrication is shifting from a labor-saving tactic to a risk management strategy driven by rising material costs and digital integration...
April 9, 2026
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removing a splinter
What it looks like when a trade shop owner finds their first real use for AI, and why it is never the use they expected.
April 7, 2026
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Builder in hardhat with tablet pc at construction site.
Contractors increase usage across projects to improve consistency and financial performance.
April 6, 2026

Tools

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
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