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    Our AHR Expo Preview; Linda Hudek, Owner-Operator of LH Plumbing is our Contractor of the Year; ABC's Backlog Indicator at Highest Level Since Q2 2019; CONTRACTOR's 2023 Econ Forecast: the Paradox of Optimism; NKBA Announces Board of Directors; and much more.
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    United Service Workers Union Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund
    Safety comes first at the United Service Workers Union’ Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund. Apprentices learn what they need to keep themselves and each other safe and healthy—including learning CPR.
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    NKBA CEO Bill Darcy to Interview Drew and Jonathan Scott, Hosts of HGTV’s ‘Property Brothers: Forever Home’, at KBIS 2023.
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    We are proud to name Linda Hudek, Master Plumber and owner-operator of LH Plumbing Services, LLC, our Contractor of the Year.
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    On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by 231,000 jobs or 3.1%.
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    Fears of recession, persistent inflation, an unforgiving job market—and yet most contractors are optimistic about business in 2023.
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    Caleffi North America is proud to host the formal award presentation and cocktail reception at Booth B3317.
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    Whether you want to admit it or not, when you are coasting it means you are headed downhill.
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    Bush joined UMC on May 16, 1989 and worked his way up through the ranks as a project manager, construction manager, and operations manager.
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    Valve Forum
    The 2023 event will take place April 17-19 in San Antonio, Texas.
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    Ryvit will provide Trimble Construction One customers with additional integration, mapping and automation.
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    Industry job openings declined by 2,000 last month but are up 22,000 from the same time last year.
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    The acquisition will add to the company's growing South Florida footprint.
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    Spending was up on a monthly basis in nine of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
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    Linda Hudek, 'The Brunette Plumber' -- Master Plumber and owner-operator of LH Plumbing Services LLC.
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    Innovative, simple-to-use preconstruction technology can enhance control and productivity.
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    The history of construction subcontractors is littered with the carcasses of the many shops who have fallen victim to unethical behavior.
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