| | | | | | While energy prices fell in August, construction input costs rose slightly, mainly due to tariffs impacting metals like steel and copper. Overall, prices are up 2.3% annually, and despite cost increases, contractors are optimistic about maintaining profit margins over the next six months. |
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| | Sponsored | | Our M12 FUEL™ High Speed Chain Snake for 1-1/4”-2” Pipes delivers the most productive, compact way to clear with instant setup. Our Chain Snake provides the power to clear up to 35’ out delivering full power at max distance. The Chain Snake provides the easiest, most controlled wall-to-wall clean, featuring an infinite variable speed, an electronic foot pedal, and a mechanical clutch. |
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| | | | Connecticut’s Charles Goede to represent the US in plumbing and heating at the world’s top skills competition. |
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| | | | Manufacturer joins 9/11 Meal Pack for third year, with employees helping pack nine million meals for families in need. |
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| | Sponsored | | Explore four ways in which an FSM software can help field service teams eliminate billing delays, boost cash flow, and protect their bottom line. |
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| | | | In-house engineering and ASME-certified fabrication deliver tailored solutions that meet demanding jobsite requirements. |
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| | | | In this installment of Weekly Boiler Tips we cover how wiring diagrams work, the most common switches and symbols, and how to test limits to build your own reference guide. |
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| | | SB 72 sets enforceable water supply targets and modernizes statewide planning to address long-term drought and climate challenges. |
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| | Sponsored | The State of Field Services report uncovers a growing performance gap: AI tools are in place, but results are falling short. Learn why mid-sized field service companies are hitting roadblocks—and how the most successful ones are turning tech into ROI, not just reports. |
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| | | This week's gallery highlights a commercial rack system, a commercial multipass boiler, fan-assisted modular boilers, a high-efficiency boiler, a skid-mounted water heater, and a steam boiler. |
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| Contractors, inspectors, and manufacturers invited to review draft code changes online and submit comments by Jan. 16, 2026 |
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| | Sponsored | PowerMate is 4 Machines in 1. A motorized stair climber, motorized tailgate lift, motorized dock leveller and a well balanced dolly. |
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| Visit our Codes page, contractormag.com/codes for the latest updates and changes in codes and regulations, both national and in major markets. |
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| | | A collection of articles from one of CONTRACTOR's leading columnists. |
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