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    • April 2023

    House Reintroduces the PRO Act; The Harris Prefab Advantage; Work Truck Week Sets Record Attendance; Forum: Staying Ahead of the Curve with MCAA President Robert Beck; 3D Modeling; our Hydronics & Radiant section; and much more.

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    March 31, 2023
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    March 29, 2023
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    Award honors companies that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment.
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    Decarbonizing the building sector will require a massive, strategic, and coordinated effort by the public and private sectors.
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