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Vehicle acquisition costs keep rising, maintenance costs are increasing, and fuel prices are through the roof. If you’re a plumbing, HVAC or electrical contractor you could be...
June 10, 2026
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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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A second collection of some of the amazing hydronic jobs Nelson Mechanical Design has performed.
Oct. 7, 2024

Management

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Construction of a new and collaborative company
Investors are looking for leadership that replicates the founder's standards without requiring the founder's presence.
July 8, 2026
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For plumbing subcontractors in particular, the Act provides a meaningful avenue for resolving delay claims that commonly arise on their projects.
July 6, 2026
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How can America sway even more young people to consider skilled trades? The effort starts with changing the narrative.
July 3, 2026
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Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show.
July 3, 2026

Codes

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The move adds international consulting expertise to IAPMO’s testing, certification and standards portfolio.
June 30, 2026
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The award recognizes Aguilar’s work shaping industry standards that support public health, safety and system performance.
June 22, 2026
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The UPC Technical Committee is forming a task group to research and develop recommendations on building drain cured-in-place technologies.
June 16, 2026
UPC and UMC code books.
The latest editions of the UPC and UMC introduce major updates for water heaters, hydronics, Legionella prevention and mechanical ventilation systems.
June 12, 2026

Hydronics & Radiant

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Rob Mahoney and Ron Johnson will lead sales efforts in the Northeast and Southeast as Ariston grows its U.S. presence in heat pump and commercial water heating products.
July 9, 2026
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Cyclone® FLEX™ high-efficiency commercial water heaters.
Updated Cyclone FLEX™ models add improved serviceability, adaptive gas controls, leak detection and connectivity while maintaining up to 98% thermal efficiency.
July 9, 2026
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Hydronic technicians have always been relying on their ears. Today, AI has brought those ears superhuman abilities, enabling them to detect pump failures weeks in advance and ...
July 9, 2026
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The limited-time program is designed to support contractors and strengthen wholesale channel partnerships during peak season.
July 1, 2026

Technology

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One of the Learning Labs at PHCC CONNECT.
Contractors will have two days to explore new plumbing and HVACR products, hands-on training, workforce solutions and business strategies during PHCC CONNECT, Oct. 19–22.
July 9, 2026
BuildOps
A contractor using the BuildOps platform.
Reviews of the Projects add-on for the BuildOps platform, Newo.ai virtual assistant, and Evolve field-service software.
June 19, 2026
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Many mechanical contractors already use Building Information Modeling (BIM) to coordinate MEP systems. Yet, on prefab-driven projects, BIM coordination is only the starting point...
June 17, 2026
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In this exclusive Q&A with Paul Redman, President of Contractor Commerce, we discuss how e-commerce is changing how contractors price, sell, and estimate.
June 16, 2026

Tools

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This week's gallery highlights a bathroom sink made from recycled materials, a commercial/industrial immersed electrode boiler, floor-standing combi and heat-only boilers, a modular...
June 22, 2026
Sonnhalter
Loading a truck with donated items during the 2025 Sonnhalter Tool Drive.
Trades-focused initiative has delivered more than $603,000 in donated tools and materials to help expand affordable housing across Northeast Ohio.
June 18, 2026
A compeititor rests on a KNAACK MONSTERBOX during the World's Strongest Man competition.
New finals event puts both elite athletes and KNAACK jobsite storage products to the test in front of a global audience.
June 17, 2026
Channellock
A Channellock worker in the company's Meadville, Pennsylvania factory.
The sixth-generation family-owned toolmaker celebrates its legacy while reinforcing its commitment to American-made tools and skilled trades.
June 16, 2026