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Construction employment increased by 26,000 jobs in March 2026, with nonresidential sectors leading the growth, this despite headwinds like rising oil and diesel prices.
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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The silhouettes of construction workers, construction equipment and elements of a building
Photo by Chad Holder, courtesy of NKBA
Bathrooms and kitchens are being designed as refuges from the stress of modern life
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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

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view of a commercial kitchen sink.
Low-flow fixtures were once met with skepticism in high-demand settings; but now efficiency is evaluated at the system and lifecycle level, not just by a fixture’s flow rating...
April 9, 2026
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Implementing centralized document platforms, proactive renewal alerts, and strict subcontractor vetting can streamline compliance in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
April 9, 2026
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plumber with satisfied customer
In this Q&A with Chris Fresh, discover how a shift in focus can increase conversion rates, ticket averages, and repeat business by serving rather than selling.
April 7, 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

Codes

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Proclamations and events across the US emphasize resilience, efficiency and public health protection.
April 1, 2026
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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

Hydronics & Radiant

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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
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radiant heating tubing
Radiant heating and cooling systems can deliver high levels of comfort at fantastic levels of efficiency. So how well do YOU know radiant? Take our quiz and find out!
April 1, 2026

Technology

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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
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Smart PPE is about information access and, in some systems, the ability to track equipment location through management software.
April 3, 2026
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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

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