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    Made in America 2022; Rasmussen Mech Keeps the Beer Cold in Sturgis; PMI CEO Kerry Stackpole Named to Federal Advisory Committee; Fire Protection From Afar; How High Performance Technology Can Help Alleviate the Water Crisis; "We Love STEM Day" and much more.

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    WaveCel
    T2+ MAX HARD HAT
    This week's gallery spotlights a 360-degree shock-absorbing hard hat, a commercial fire-tube boiler, ductile iron push-on fittings, a compact pliers wrench, anti-fog safety glasses...
    June 29, 2022
    PHCC
    2022 PHCC Super Foremen Workshop at Viega's NH training facility.
    Attendees learned the value of pre-planning, duty to contribute to the success of the company.
    June 28, 2022
    Johnson Controls
    Johnson Controls CEO George Oliver.
    The signatories have come together under the banner of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI)—a collection of more than 400 CEOs.
    June 28, 2022
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    It’s not about how much water is used, it’s how the water is used, and the innovative efficiencies that evolved through testing and design.
    June 28, 2022
    Limbach
    Christos Ruci, Limbach's new Chief Information Officer.
    Ruci has begun to partner externally with Limbach's customers to drive the company's digital solutions go-to-market strategy.
    June 28, 2022
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    New report provides an in-depth analysis of the costs and benefits of extending water and sanitation access to every home in the United States.
    June 28, 2022
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    A new standard—NFPA 915 Proposed Standard for Remote Inspections—looms.
    June 27, 2022
    Dallas Plumbing Co.
    Since 1903, Dallas Plumbing Co. has been serving the Dallas/Fort Worth community.
    In business since 1903, Dallas Plumbing Company specializes in plumbing, air conditioning, and heating solutions.
    June 24, 2022
    Taco Comfort Solutions
    From left to right, Tunnel to Towers Foundation representative Andrew McClure receives a check for $25,000 from Taco Comfort Solutions’ Benjamin White, Manager, Supply Chain, and John White, III, Sr. Vice President, OEM Sales.
    Tunnel to Towers Foundation supports families of fallen and severely injured military and first responders.
    June 23, 2022
    Iapmo White Space
    The document is a direct extract from Appendix M of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, which was developed via an ANSI-accredited development process.
    June 23, 2022
    Xylem Logo
    High school and university students from 51 countries compete to claim the $20,000 prize purse in the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge.
    June 23, 2022
    Nti Logo
    First-of-its kind program offers specialized online training with enrollment open to students anywhere in the United States.
    June 23, 2022
    Harris Products Group
    Harris Products Group presented a $25,000 donation to Sisu in May. Pictured from left are Amy McMillan, Michelle Kuhrt, Carla Baker, Greg Doria (president of Harris), Daphaney Teaver, Melissa Nolan and Gloria Farrell. Baker, Teaver and Farrell are Sisu employees.
    The organization brings educational, therapeutic, nursing and support services to children with special needs in 16 counties in northeast Georgia.
    June 22, 2022
    Scb Logo
    The rebrand as Systems Certification Body signifies the next phase of the organization’s growth.
    June 22, 2022
    Taco Comfort Solutions
    0026E ECM HIGH-EFFICIENCY CIRCULATOR
    This week's gallery highlights a high-efficiency circulator, a distinctive bathroom faucet, a commercial building pressurization unit, a ratchet container system, a slip-free ...
    June 22, 2022
    Manhattan Mechanical
    Manhattan Mechanical Services, East Chicago.
    Leading merit-shop contractor will transfer 20% of the company to its employees.
    June 22, 2022
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    Greg Durkin, founder and CEO of Guts+Data, will talk about entertainment technology as part of the connected home experience.
    June 22, 2022
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    Contractor learning and networking event heads to Tucson, Arizona in January 2023.
    June 22, 2022
    Patrick Linhardt
    The mystery expansion tank is discovered at last.
    Once you find something in an unusual place, you start wondering why it was installed there.
    June 21, 2022
    Reedy Industries
    Reedy Industries
    Growing HVAC, plumbing, and building controls platform expands mechanical service offerings and service density in Wisconsin.
    June 21, 2022
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    The steps used by the medical community are identical to the steps plumbers should use on a service call... Start with the exam. Move to the diagnosis. Make a prescription.
    June 21, 2022
    Saniflo USA
    Virginia Technical Institute (VTI) at SkillsUSA Virginia Championships. First row (kneeling), first from the left is Bob Hefner, VTI plumbing instructor, third from the left is Brett Hall, Dean of Instruction at VTI and fourth from the left is Gabriel Sacco, the nation’s best plumber in 2021.
    VTI received $3,000 in tuition donations, as well as product donations to be utilized in its plumbing program.
    June 21, 2022
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    June 20, 2022
    Heartland Logo
    The addition of Thielmann creates an extension into a core Midwestern market of Wisconsin, allowing Heartland to serve more customers every day.
    June 20, 2022
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    AI can streamline operations in construction engineering management in multiple ways.
    June 17, 2022
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    Caballero has extensive leadership experience, including more than a decade at Honeywell International Inc.
    June 17, 2022
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    Flicking a switch from fossil fuels to electric in the built environment could backfire due to increased electric loads, stressing an already overworked system.
    June 16, 2022
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    For many fleet managers, there are too many safety areas to cover from distracted driving to improper training, and it can be challenging to know where to begin.
    June 16, 2022
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    There are ways to mitigate risks and protect your business in the event a dispute arises.
    June 15, 2022
    Unique Indoor Comfort
    Acquires metro-Atlanta area A-Total Plumbing.
    June 15, 2022
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    A typical scene in downtown Sturgis, SD, during the first week of August.
    Radiant cooling application in the Oasis Bar keeps the customers happy while preventing waste.
    June 15, 2022
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    Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 2.3% for the month.
    June 14, 2022
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    The fittings were tested at the Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory (SEESL) at the University at Buffalo in December 2021.
    June 14, 2022
    Uponor
    The Uponor Hutchinson Manufacturing facility.
    Since 1934, the annual Governor’s Safety Awards program measures safety performance against national averages in a company’s respective industry.
    June 9, 2022
    Watts
    Some of the winners of the first annual Backflow Testers of Tomorrow Scholarship from Watts.
    Each scholarship covers the cost of the backflow certification course(s) and exam.
    June 9, 2022
    New Flat Rate Logo
    The New Flat Rate's two-and-a-half-day event will take place at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center, Oct. 3-5.
    June 9, 2022
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    Regular servicing boosts efficiency and improves customer satisfaction.
    June 9, 2022
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    How can AI help the architecture, engineering, and construction—AEC—industry?
    June 9, 2022
    Decked
    CARGOGLIDE FOR TRUCK BEDS
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    June 8, 2022
    Heartland Logo
    The addition of Air Master creates more density in the premier Detroit market, allowing Heartland to serve more customers every day.
    June 8, 2022
    Redwood Logo
    Latest partnership is Redwood’s sixth platform investment overall and second this month.
    June 8, 2022
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    Bloch joined NIBCO in 2000 as a customer service representative.
    June 7, 2022
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    Knowing how much money your business spends and where it’s spent is the key to making strong financial decisions.
    June 7, 2022
    PMI
    PMI CEE Kerry Stackpole.
    His appointment to the committee will help amplify the collective voice of plumbing manufacturers on important international trade issues.
    June 7, 2022
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    Email marketing is one of the best marketing channels for plumbing business owners because it complements the human and personal nature of running a small business.
    June 6, 2022
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    Milwaukee skyline at twilight.
    The company is celebrating both its 20th anniversary and the opening of a new training center.
    June 6, 2022
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    The market is anticipated to move ahead without pauses on account of rising concerns regarding water quality and the COVID-19 pandemic.
    June 6, 2022
    Upc Umc
    Meetings an important step towards 2024 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®).
    June 6, 2022
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    Application Programming Interface integration helps with data exchange, making it easy for your staff to stay ahead of their everyday tasks.
    June 3, 2022
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    Pearl Certification is a third-party residential certification program that provides a roadmap for creating a high-performing home.
    June 3, 2022
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    The association applauds the Biden Administrations efforts to improve global water security and modernize building codes.
    June 3, 2022
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    The growth of 7% during the period is forecast by Straits Research.
    June 3, 2022