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The Copper Development Association (CDA) proudly participated in the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, continuing more than two decades of support forone of the nation’s premier showcases of career and technical education.
Top plumbing students from across the country compete in Atlanta as industry leaders spotlight workforce development and skilled trades careers.
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The historic State Capitol Building, Baton Rouge, LA.
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The basement mechanical room, complete with two ALTA boilers, a 120-gallon indirect tank and (lower left corner) a beer keg urinal.
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US Capitol Building, Washington DC
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construction workers on the job site.
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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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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

Management

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In addition to using mathematics, prospective apprentices need a few other attributes that today’s labor pool is sorely lacking.
June 19, 2026
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Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show.
June 19, 2026
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For businesses operating on tight project margins, misreading the true cost of customer acquisition creates a compounding financial blind spot that limits growth.
June 18, 2026
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Predatory lenders build their business models around one fact: contractors have no time to search for alternatives and need cash now. Here is how the traps work and how to step...
June 16, 2026

Codes

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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
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This week, we update our Software Showcase with CRM software built for home services companies, an AI risk intelligence platform that looks at the entire project document set,...
June 12, 2026
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More than 30 organizations are urging federal officials to delay and reconsider efficiency standards they say would raise costs and limit heating choices for homeowners and businesses...
June 12, 2026

Hydronics & Radiant

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New report highlights progress in water conservation, emissions reductions and product innovation across plumbing and hydronic systems.
June 16, 2026
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Industry veteran will oversee expansion in plumbing, hydronics, geothermal and municipal infrastructure as REHAU sharpens regional strategy.
June 15, 2026
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Industry Forward® initiative delivers hands-on training equipment and funding to help develop the next generation of plumbing and HVAC professionals.
June 9, 2026
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Industrial boilers, pipes and pumps.
Advances in energy efficiency, electrification readiness, and emissions compliance are driving the next generation of boiler investments.
June 8, 2026

Technology

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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
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In field service, dispatch coordination isn't a back-office function. It's the operating system the entire business runs on.
June 15, 2026

Tools

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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
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New finals event puts both elite athletes and KNAACK jobsite storage products to the test in front of a global audience.
June 17, 2026
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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
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Host Keith Urban at the CMA Touring Awards.
Workwear manufacturer joins 20th annual awards program as presenting sponsor, recognizing the professionals who keep country music tours moving.
June 8, 2026