Plumbing Outfitters
Today, Plumbing Outfitters has grown into a team of 28 members operating multiple trucks across Central Texas
CONTRACTOR magazine’s Contractor of the Year, Plumbing Outfitters, relies on character, humility, accountability, mindfulness, precision and service as operational expectations...
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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.
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Discover how AI can streamline tasks, boost productivity, and future-proof your small business with practical strategies and real-world applications.
Feb. 12, 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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As energy codes cause water usage to go down, "Water Age" is going up. For the mechanical contractor, the unintended impact of conservation is a new battleground in the fight ...
Jan. 5, 2026
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Rule changes in 2026, include heat illness prevention and silica exposure; early preparation can mitigate operational disruptions and reduce long-term liabilities.
Jan. 5, 2026
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Some of the biggest time savings come from tasks you probably don't think about automating: writing scope letters, drafting client emails, and even improving your Google rankings...
Jan. 2, 2026
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Kelly Presgrave, President & CEO of Work With Your Handz
Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show.
Jan. 2, 2026

Codes

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Proposed ASSE 18000 standard would define minimum competency requirements for professionals installing and repairing fuel gas systems.
Jan. 5, 2026
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A satellite view of the Palisades Fire.
An inadequate water supply due to out-of-date systems denied firefighters the No. 1 tool they needed to fight the LA wildfires last January.
Dec. 19, 2025
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Contractors, inspectors, engineers, and manufacturers invited to help shape the next generation of plumbing and mechanical codes.
Dec. 5, 2025
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Comprehensive life-cycle analysis backs the latest declarations, helping builders meet rising sustainability and documentation requirements.
Dec. 5, 2025

Hydronics & Radiant

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mini split mini pumps from RectorSeal
This gallery includes a new series of mini-split condensate pumps, a series of hopper pumps, a series of process valves, a ladder stabilizer, a boiler treatment, and protective...
Jan. 2, 2026
Bradford White
Bradford White recently made a donation of $15,000 to Philabundance, the Philadelphia region’s largest hunger-relief organization.
Manufacturer backs hunger relief, community health initiatives and workforce development.
Dec. 22, 2025
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A mixed-up boiler valving job has Done Somebody Wrong. Can the author ensure there will be Trouble No More?
Dec. 18, 2025
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Smart home integration is quickly developing systems that anticipate, optimize and self-correct. Here’s what’s changing hydronic heating for the better.
Dec. 11, 2025

Technology

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Contractors are shifting toward connected construction workflows—digital processes that link design, fabrication, layout, field installation, and quality assurance in a shared...
Dec. 30, 2025
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Reality Intelligence is an AI-powered workflow that analyzes field data and delivers actionable progress insights, guiding teams to resolve issues before they grow.
Dec. 29, 2025
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New BuiltWorlds research finds nearly all contractors see smarter, faster decision-making as AI’s primary value.
Dec. 23, 2025
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ServiceTitan’s first AI in the Trades report reveals nearly half of contractors are using AI tools to boost productivity, streamline operations, and grow revenue.
Dec. 16, 2025

Tools

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New Decatur location expands hands-on skilled-trade training to meet Southeast labor demand.
Jan. 6, 2026
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STRAUSS CEO Henning Strauss (center), Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther (right), and Columbus Partnership CEO Jason Hall (left).
European workwear brand brings jobs, training and a North American hub for high-performance trade apparel.
Dec. 23, 2025
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Sussman electric boilers from Diversified Heat Transfer
This week's gallery highlights modular electric boilers, an integrated commercial sink system, air-to-water heat pumps with R32 refrigerant, a heated vest with up to 8 hours of...
Dec. 22, 2025
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Young welding professionals.
Funding supports technical, associate, and bachelor-level welding education across North America.
Dec. 15, 2025