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    Our 2022 Under 30 All Stars -- Young People Making Careers in the Plumbing Trade; DOE: New Standards for Commercial Water Heaters; Xylem Tech Prevents 500B Gallons of Flooding; 2022 Emerging Water Technologies Symposium Held in San Antonio; Entrepreneurship in the Skilled Trades; G. E. Opens High Tech Manufacturing Facility, and much more.

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    Meet some young people who have chosen to pursue a career in the skilled trades, and find out about their hopes for the future.
    June 1, 2022
    A power point slide -- with active video in the upper left corner -- from the Young Water Specialists presentation at the 2022 EWTS.
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    June 1, 2022
    The annual PILC meeting brings together members from IAPMO, ASPE, PMI, ICC, PHCC, AWE, ASA, the UA, select trade media and others.
    This year’s in-person PILC meeting offered plenty of industry fodder, which included advocacy initiatives and updates on government relations.
    June 1, 2022
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    Home services investor deepens influence in the Midwest with new partnership.
    June 1, 2022
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    The addition of Williams strengthens Heartland's presence in Michigan and bolsters the Company's service offerings in the Detroit Metro area.
    May 31, 2022
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    May 31, 2022
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    Since the acquisition the company has grown from 70 employees to more than 1,000 in North America.
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    Canada predicted to emerge as a major revenue hub through 2028.
    May 31, 2022
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    The 7th biennial EWTS was co-convened by AWE, ASPE, IAPMO and PMI.
    May 26, 2022
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    Xylem and Planet Water deliver water tower to Vietnam community.
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    May 26, 2022
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    The REHAU Group has been active in Russia for around 30 years.
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    The new relationship solidifies NearU's presence in the Asheville, NC Market.
    May 24, 2022
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    May 17, 2022
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    May 11, 2022
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    The International Code Council and its partners highlight a diverse range of career opportunities for maintaining safe buildings and communities.
    May 9, 2022
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    Villavarayan has been the CEO and President of Meritor, Inc., since March 2021.
    May 9, 2022
    Uponor
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    Nonresidential building and heavy and civil engineering added 3,900 and 500 jobs, respectively.
    May 6, 2022
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    The move will expand the company's reach into Southern California.
    May 5, 2022
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    The Excellence in Boiler Innovation (EBI) Awards recognize the most cutting-edge and impactful projects along with the innovative products.
    May 5, 2022
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    Men cut handwashing frequency in half during the past two years.
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    Company is named 2022 Energy Star Partner of the Year.
    May 5, 2022
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    Top manufacturer in water heating and storage earns third consecutive honor as champion of utility energy efficiency.
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    Company's packed agenda includes free Toolbox Safety Talks, Safety Guide, Safety Webinar, Customer Testimonials, and other resources.
    May 5, 2022
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    This will be the company's second award in the Sustained Excellence category.
    May 5, 2022
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    Augmented reality would attract young talent to an ageing construction workforce but 1/3 of executives not intending to invest.
    May 5, 2022
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    Week one of Building Safety Month explores planning for a safe and sustainable future.
    May 5, 2022
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    Rinnai executives gathered around the first tankless unit produced at the company's new Griffin, GA facility.
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