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    Major Mechanical Leverages New Uponor Kitting Service; Study: Repeals of Prevailing Wage Laws Cost Workers, Taxpayers; Modular Construction and the Future of Building; Intelligent Water Systems Evolution; The Skilled Labor Battle; and much more.
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    Digital Transformation and the Next Generation

    Feb. 1, 2023
    Digital technology can't solve the skilled worker shortage—but it might be what draws young people back into the trades.
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    New Manual Available on Safe Closure and Reopening of Building Water Systems

    Jan. 27, 2023
    IAPMO and the American Water Works Association collaborate to publish the free AWWA/IAPMO Manual-2022.
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    The citizenM Bowery Hotel—the tallest modular hotel in the world.

    Modular Construction and the Future of Building

    Jan. 26, 2023
    Modular construction has been trending due to its quality, safety and scheduling benefits.
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    Weekly Product Gallery: Cintas, American Standard, Watts, Werner, Infinity Drain, Renegade Plastics

    Jan. 25, 2023
    This week's gallery focuses on a workwear line with stretch fabric and venting, a heat pump water heater, ductile iron full-lug butterfly valves, a full safety harness, a new ...
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    Social Equity Key to Boosting Built Environment Workforce

    Jan. 24, 2023
    National Institute of Building Sciences to release new report on diversity, equity, and inclusion in May.

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    Effective BIM Collaboration Across the Project Lifecycle

    Jan. 24, 2023
    We asked some key questions in our study to try and understand where the roadblocks are with BIM adoption.
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    EGIA and Pearl Certification Partner for Expert Contractor Education

    Jan. 23, 2023
    The biggest areas of shared expertise will include rebate program design, development processing, customer service and overall management.
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    Xylem To Acquire Evoqua in $7.5 Billion All-Stock Transaction

    Jan. 23, 2023
    The transaction unites two companies with a shared focus on solving the world’s water challenges.
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    Silver Sleuthing

    Jan. 20, 2023
    A consult on a remodeling job turns into a hydronic heating mystery.
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    Two General Piping technicians install a valve.

    General Piping Completes High School Plumbing Renovation

    Jan. 20, 2023
    Contractor relies on NIBCO grooved butterfly valves for fast, trouble-free install.
    Text Request
    A video demo of the Text Request messaging platform.

    Texting, Fleet and Service Management

    Jan. 19, 2023
    Reviews of the Text Request messaging platform, the Fleetio fleet management solution, and ServiceMax Asset 360 for Salesforce.
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    Bradford White to Showcase Innovation, Performance at AHR

    Jan. 19, 2023
    Leading manufacturer of water heaters and boilers will share a diverse product offering at the annual industry showcase in Atlanta in February.
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    Kohler Co. Appoints Laura Kohler its First Chief Sustainability and DEI Officer

    Jan. 19, 2023
    Kohler Co. has been at the forefront of environmental sustainability and social impact since it was founded in 1873.
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    Oatey Announces Personnel Promotions

    Jan. 19, 2023
    Paul McKay has been named Vice President, Canada, and Christen Allen will now serve as Sales Manager, Showroom and Tile Sales.
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    Answers?

    Jan. 18, 2023
    We, as a nation, have raised an entire generation of layabouts!
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    Cast Iron Soil Pipe for Aggressive Sanitary Applications

    Jan. 18, 2023
    Enhanced coated cast iron soil pipe products offer all the benefits of traditional cast iron while negating the major drawback of cast iron in aggressive applications: corrosion...
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    Any Hour Group Grows Home Services Leadership with Seven New Partnerships

    Jan. 18, 2023
    Founded in 1961, The Any Hour Group is the market-leading home services company in the state of Utah.
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    Inflation Easing: Monthly Construction Input Prices Drop 2.7% in December

    Jan. 18, 2023
    The Producer Price Index data represents another positive development on the inflation front.
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    Putnam, Koop to be Featured Speakers at AHR Expo

    Jan. 17, 2023
    The New Flat Rate leadership team to lead conversation on pricing, expanding services.
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    Nonresidential Construction Spending Expected to Moderate Through 2024

    Jan. 17, 2023
    Construction spending will slow significantly in 2024, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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    USGBC Announces 2022 Top 10 States for Green Building

    Jan. 17, 2023
    Annual ranking from the US Green Building Council recognizes commitment to LEED certification and sustainable communities.
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    New Trucks, EVs, Equipment and More Launching at Work Truck Week® 2023

    Jan. 17, 2023
    Bollinger, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Lion, Mack, Ram and Workhorse among those planning announcements.
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    Goettl Announces Acquisition of Nevada Heating

    Jan. 17, 2023
    Goettl expands its footprint across Southwest with planned growth for 2023.
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    Commercial Building Industry Key to a Greener Future

    Jan. 13, 2023
    Addressing decarbonization challenges through hydronics.
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    Rinnai Partners with Tony Stewart in NASCAR and NHRA

    Jan. 13, 2023
    Stewart-Haas Racing’s Chase Briscoe along with Tony Stewart Racing’s Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan to Carry Rinnai Branding in 2023.
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    IAPMO, UA Publish Fourth Edition of Backflow Prevention Reference Manual

    Jan. 13, 2023
    The fourth edition of this full-color illustrated reference manual is designed to teach every aspect of backflow prevention and cross-connection control.
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    Oatey Announces Appointment, Promotions

    Jan. 12, 2023
    Cleveland-based manufacturer of high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries announces personnel changes.
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    Department of Labor Announces Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties for 2023

    Jan. 12, 2023
    New OSHA penalty amounts will become effective Jan. 17, 2023.
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    Bosch Announcing 32 New Cordless Tools

    Jan. 12, 2023
    Company enters 2023 committed to their 18V battery platform.
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    National Coalition of 100 Black Women receives the Legislative Day Award.

    Ferguson Extends Community Partnership with National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

    Jan. 12, 2023
    Ahead of MLK Day, Ferguson celebrates their vision to see black women and girls live in a world where socioeconomic inequity does not exist.