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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.
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    Uncover an innovative approach to sustainable construction in this data center project. See how electric and hybrid equipment rentals are helping reduce the construction industry...
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    Viega trainer Pete Hinrichs helps you formulate an approach to make every radiant install a success. It’s called the PIM Method – and it’s all about keeping things simple.
    Nov. 7, 2024
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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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    Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show.
    June 6, 2025
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    Here are three of the most relevant ways that smart-tech-powered tools are being used in construction.
    June 4, 2025
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    Success in water treatment requires educating yourself on the topic and making the right decisions that set your business and your clients up for success.
    June 4, 2025
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    Despite the plumbing labor shortage, there are still several ways businesses like yours can attract great talent.
    June 3, 2025

    Codes

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    Safe, efficient and resilient buildings are worth promoting all year long.
    June 5, 2025
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    The two committees reviewed and acted on a total of 330 public comments submitted in response to previous proposals.
    May 27, 2025
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    The Technical Committee Meeting monograph contains every change proposal submitted for the 2027 edition of the WE•Stand.
    May 20, 2025
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    The monographs contain every code change proposal submitted for the 2027 editions of the USPSHTC and USHGC.
    May 19, 2025

    Hydronics & Radiant

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    Recalled i-Series Plus Boiler.
    This recall involves Rinnai-brand i-Series Plus residential wall-mounted gas boilers with model numbers IP175S, IP199S, IP175199C and IP199199C.
    June 6, 2025
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    This week the gallery includes a brushless hammer drill/driver, work boots, an award-winning line of bathroom acccessories, a high-efficiency heat pump water heater, and a modular...
    June 6, 2025
    NTI
    Recalled TRX Series II boiler.
    This recall involves NTI-brand TRX Series II residential wall-mounted gas boilers with model numbers TRX150, TRX199 and TRX199C.
    June 6, 2025
    HTP
    Recalled HTP-brand ELU Elite Ultra boiler.
    This recall involves HTP-brand ELU Elite Ultra residential wall-mounted gas boilers with model numbers ELU-150WBN and ELU-199WBN.
    June 6, 2025

    Technology

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    New report from Housecall Pro finds business owners embracing AI to boost productivity and reclaim time.
    June 3, 2025
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    Prior to joining F.W. Webb, Heusinkveld served as President and CEO at Smith Commerce, a digital commerce and marketing agency.
    May 30, 2025
    On The Clock
    Two views of the On The Clock time tracking software.
    Reviews of On The Clock time clock software, the StructShare procurement platform, The Service Program scheduling solution, and the ServiceDirect Marketplace lead gen platform...
    May 12, 2025
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    The 2025 PHCC Super Foremen Workshop.
    This year’s program emphasized the foreman’s critical role as the first line of company management.
    May 9, 2025

    Tools

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    This week the gallery includes a tool and jaw kit, a smart pump, an expanded line of condensing boilers, a tool tote, a conduit claw and a fatigue-reducing workboot.
    May 30, 2025
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    A Safety Week event hosted by Milwaukee Tool in downtown Miami, FL,
    Milwaukee Tool is investing more than $10 million annually in the trades to help meet education and training needs.
    May 14, 2025
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    This week's gallery features ultra-light utility work shorts, a short-sleeve work shirt and western work boots; cushioned-grip nut drivers; heavy-duty, dual-textured cleaning ...
    May 9, 2025
    Taco Comfort
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    This week's gallery spotlights a high-efficiency circulator pump, a faceplate trim kit for threaded water closet carriers, a series of low-flow metering faucets, a manifold kit...
    May 2, 2025