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    Germain in the United Arab Emirates, 2020: Germain's military experience instilled in him qualities such as innovative thinking, resilience and teamwork.
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    The 2023 PHCC Plumbing Apprentice Contest winners.
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    Graig Childress holds his two first place trophies.
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    Highlights

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    A ribbon cutting for the opening reception, the official start of PHCCCONNECT 2023.

    PHCCCONNECT 2023 Held in Cleveland

    Oct. 27, 2023
    The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association held their annual conference Oct. 25-27th.
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    US Department of Labor building in Washington, DC.

    US Department of Labor Implements Final Rule to Modernize Davis-Bacon Act

    Oct. 23, 2023
    Most comprehensive update in 40 years for federally funded projects.
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    A view of the boiler after removing the side walls and most of the insulation.

    From Rust to Robust: Rasmussen Mech Performs Industrial Boiler Refit

    Oct. 23, 2023
    When an annual inspection at an ethanol plant found damage on a rental package water tube unit, Rasmussen Mechanical Services revived the unit into a fully functioning boiler....
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    Angela Sampaio (National Sales Manager at GF) and Bob Tedder (Product Manager, Pre-insulated Piping Systems at GF) visit the Charlton facility with Luke Leger, Senior Maintenance Technician at Tree House Brewing. GF has provided Tree House with consistent technical support through several expansions of its COOL-FIT piping system.

    Pre-Insulated Piping Aids Rise to the Top for Craft Brewer

    Oct. 20, 2023
    Easy installation plus thermal efficiency equals win-win solution.
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    Construction Starts Drop 6% as Fewer Megaprojects Move Forward

    Oct. 19, 2023
    All three major sectors declined in September with residential leading the tumble.
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    Residential Boiler Market Set to Reach US$ 53.1 Billion by 2033

    Oct. 19, 2023
    Forecast from Future Market Insights cites increasing demand for advanced appliances in the residential sector.

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    Monthly Plumbing Quiz: 2023 in Review

    Dec. 1, 2023
    Have you been taking the Monthly Plumbing Quiz all year long? Then this recap should be a breeze.
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    Biden Administration Announces 12 Additions to Mega Construction Project Program

    Oct. 9, 2023
    Program to expand equal opportunity, diversity in construction trades for jobs on large infrastructure projects.
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    IAPMO Concludes 94th Annual Education and Business Conference

    Oct. 4, 2023
    The event was co-located with ASSE International’s Annual Meeting and the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association’s (ARCSA) Annual Conference.
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    Roman Feher and Dave Viola at the signing ceremony.

    ARCSA International Joins IAPMO

    Oct. 2, 2023
    The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association has officially joined the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
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    Women in Plumbing & Piping: A Community of Support

    Sept. 28, 2023
    The new group empowers women through mentorship, networking, education and recognition.