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    • January 2023

    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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    Smart buildings use a wide range of existing technologies to facilitate the efficient and economical use of resources.
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    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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    The United Service Workers Union partners with plumbing and HVACR contractors to offer apprentices technical education and on-the-job learning.
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    The backlog still remains at its highest level since Q2, 2019.
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    Cindy Sheridan, CAE, has been named PHCC’s interim Chief Executive Officer.

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