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    Infrastructure Investment Bill Passes Congress; Manhattan Mechanical Marks 10 Years; Our 2021 Products of the Year; Martin Knieps Elected President of PMI's Board of Directors; Contractors Giving Back, and much more.

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    Brochure outlines the benefits of propane CHP and micro-CHP systems.
    Dec. 6, 2021
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    County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to end the adoption of a dual plumbing code.
    Dec. 6, 2021
    Photo courtesy of Governor Larry Hogan’s office.
    From left: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, Meridiam Global Chair Jane Garvey, Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan after a Governors’ panel discussion at the NGA Infrastructure Summit in Annapolis.
    Participants in the three-day summit shared resources and discussed strategies.
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    Here are seven things people who have never owned a business can never truly fathom about business ownership.
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    Nonresidential construction employment increased by 20,800 positions on net, with all three subcategories posting gains for the month.
    Dec. 3, 2021
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    In ways large and small, the family-owned, full-service contractor has been a force for positive change in their community.
    Dec. 3, 2021
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    The acquisition will position GPS Insight to expand its field service solutions to meet the unique digital field service challenges of mid-market and enterprise service organizations...
    Dec. 3, 2021
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    The 30-day extension provides stakeholders more time to review the ANPRM.
    Dec. 3, 2021
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    Rinnai's Griffin, Ga Facility
    Company’s aggressive investment strategy will focus on the North American market.
    Dec. 2, 2021
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    The company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ivey Mechanical Company, LLC.
    Dec. 2, 2021
    Green Truck Summit
    Randolph is chair of the California Air Resources Board and is a specialist in environmental law and policy.
    Dec. 2, 2021
    Munch's Supply
    Leading U.S.-based distributor doubles footprint in Canada.
    Dec. 2, 2021
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    (From L to R) Roger Milner, America’s Plumbing & Sewer and Jimmy Hiller, Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical.
    With this expansion, Hiller’s coverage area includes the entire state of Tennessee and operations in its fourth state, Georgia.
    Dec. 1, 2021
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    Noritz national account manager Gail Johnson inside his home’s mechanical room with the Noritz NRCB199-DV-NG Residential Condensing Gas Combination Boiler he installed for both space heating and domestic hot water.
    New, high-efficiency system delivers both space heating and domestic hot water without sacrificing comfort.
    Dec. 1, 2021
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    Inventories on the rise; industrial PVF distributors report sales growth as well.
    Nov. 30, 2021
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    The study was conducted jointly by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) and the Project for Middle Class Renewal (PMCR).
    Nov. 30, 2021
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    The integration will give the home service software company’s users an automated pricing structure that helps technicians close tickets and boost sales.
    Nov. 30, 2021
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    Franklin Park, IL, facility is the only manufacturing facility in the world to achieve certification.
    Nov. 30, 2021
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    Merit shop mechanical contractor celebrates a decade of continued growth.
    Nov. 30, 2021
    Knowify
    The Knowify construction management software dashboard.
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    Nov. 29, 2021
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    “Wait a minute something’s wrong here, this key won’t unlock this door.”
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    My son asked me a great question. One that really made me think. “Why do you like what you do?”
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    Mandating that your workforce be vaccine compliant or they cannot work on your project is, for lack of a better word, insane!
    Nov. 23, 2021
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    The company has built an interactive trainer for Camp Trevor Reese–Jones in Athens, Texas.
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    IWSH International Project Director Grant Stewart said it has been a great learning experience for all parties.
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    PHCC believes the attempt to implement a vaccine mandate will be detrimental to the economy.
    Nov. 22, 2021
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    The best way a contractor can position themselves in a world with ever-increasing customer service expectations is by making the customer service they deliver part of their brand...
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    Three large projects break ground to push starts higher, weak activity elsewhere.
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    ABC contends the executive order exceeds the administration’s authority.
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