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    Made in America 2023; PHCC Legislative Conference: Expertise on Capital Hill; Design-Build Comes to Cannabis Cultivation; Rasmussen Mechanical is Racing Across Iowa for Mental Health; The Lucrative Side of Drain Cleaning; Software Showcase; our Hydronics & Radiant section, and much more.

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    Industry conditions improve despite ongoing concerns.
    June 29, 2023
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    Now is the time to look into adding drain cleaning to your plumbing services.
    June 28, 2023
    Watts Water Technologies
    (Left to right) Toma Yasuda, Steven Klinefelter, Ryan Kiscaden, Olivia Kurtz (top), and Paige Parsons.
    A higher institution, community-outreach project includes backflow preventer, water filtration, drainpipe, utility sink.
    June 28, 2023
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    From pre-construction through commissioning, urban-gro is offering a turnkey solution to the burgeoning industry.
    June 28, 2023
    NEST
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    South Jersey-based NEST partners with NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation to inspire girls.
    June 27, 2023
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    The evaluation process involves a comprehensive system of feedback and discussion.
    June 27, 2023
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    Benninghoff joined the board earlier this spring and will further support the organization’s strategic growth goals.
    June 27, 2023
    Uponor
    Shown from left: John Schiegg, vice president, Supply Chain Services, David Weekley Homes; Robert Larson, director, Sales National Accounts, Uponor; Matt Bahr, VP, Sales, Uponor; and John Johnson, CEO, David Weekley Homes.
    Each year, only a select few are honored with the National Preferred Partner award.
    June 27, 2023
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    Brock Schulz accepts his scholarship award at the MCAA ceremony.
    The 2023 scholarship recipient is Brock Schulz, who graduated from the University of Nebraska in May with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
    June 23, 2023
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    The new partnership will help small- and medium-sized companies keep their employees safe.
    June 22, 2023
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    June 22, 2023
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    Project will create a direct-entry career and technical education pathway with training in the pipeline, plumbing, and steamfitting industries.
    June 22, 2023
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    From adoption through application to the many benefits that result, we explore the digital transformation journey with JCI’s Chris Lane.
    June 21, 2023
    Rasmussen
    Boiler makers replacing the tubes and tube sheet in an industrial boiler.
    The race is part of an effort to raise awareness about suicide rates in the construction industry.
    June 21, 2023
    Xylem
    A screen capture from this year's virtual awards presentation ceremony.
    More than 1,000 students compete in Xylem Global Student Innovation Challenge.
    June 21, 2023
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    The index score for May was the highest it has been since September 2022.
    June 21, 2023
    Thermal Solutions
    In the enclosed, radiantly-heated equipment bays, the spit-shined red and gold trucks are kept in mint condition. If garage doors are opened for a quick exit during the winter months, the radiant heat assures fast set-temp recovery.
    Moore Engineering installs Thermal Solutions Apex boilers, Taco circulators, for two new fire stations in Lancaster, PA.
    June 20, 2023
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    June 20, 2023
    Tom Shell Plumbing
    Master Plumber Tom Shell.
    Tom Shell of New Port Richey’s Tom Shell Plumbing, Inc. will speak on a panel about fighting fraud in homeowner claims.
    June 20, 2023
    HQ Suite
    The Crew HQ dashboard.
    Reviews of the HQSuite construction management platoform, The Connecteam field service management app, the Successware Payments integrated solution and the White-Rodgers app.
    June 20, 2023
    RIDGID
    Young participants in RIDGID's We Love STEM Day.
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    June 20, 2023
    Iapmo White Space
    This publication provides basic guidance to help plumbing system design engineers, building owners, and water system managers.
    June 20, 2023
    IAPMO
    The Water Demand Calculator dashboard.
    The Water Demand Calculator has become more robust while remaining fast, accurate and user-friendly.
    June 15, 2023
    Oatey
    The plumbing manufacturer welcomed members of its award-winning Ambassador Program to its global headquarters for a two-day immersive event.
    Manufacturer welcomed members of its award-winning Ambassador Program to its global headquarters for a two-day event.
    June 15, 2023
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    18 water utility experts share playbook for digital transformation and community impact.
    June 15, 2023
    HTS Eng. Ltd.
    From left to right Mike Donovan, Mike Barnett and Steven Poles.
    Acquisition of the 80-year-old hydronics company will strengthen HTS' HVAC and building automation controls offerings.
    June 14, 2023
    Department Of Labor
    Training offered on standards for federally funded construction, service contracts.
    June 14, 2023
    Al Schwartz
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    On May 17 I, among many others, stood inside the first of what will be many Skilled Trades Center buildings.
    June 14, 2023
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    The new hotwater.com site.
    The fully-redesigned site will offer users advanced professional support.
    June 14, 2023
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    Backlog in the infrastructure category ticked up again and has now returned to May 2022 levels.
    June 14, 2023
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    Overall construction input prices are 3.7% lower than a year ago.
    June 14, 2023
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    Analysis conducted by Arup, a global collective of designers, consultants and experts dedicated to sustainable development.
    June 13, 2023
    KEG Technologies
    Workers wearing their PPE at the vacuum truck. To prevent free spooling the nozzle up the line and losing control, use a nozzle skid and hold the nozzle back.
    Understanding and correcting some of the most common operator mistakes can go a long way toward keeping workers safe.
    June 13, 2023
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    Make sure everyone in your service area knows you are the expert to call — here are some ways to get started.
    June 12, 2023
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    With a little research and guidance from a licensed financial planner you may be able to secure vital funds for your company.
    June 12, 2023
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    High-Performance Buildings Week is organized annually by a private sector coalition of building industry stakeholders.
    June 12, 2023
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    NCCER awarded Fleming Island High School with a Makers Grant tool kit sponsored by Stanley Black & Decker.
    June 9, 2023
    Interplay Learning
    The new SAM AI on the desktop.
    SAM (Skill Advisor and Mentor) provides technicians with immediate guidance during their learning journey.
    June 9, 2023
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    Global business coaching organization’s three-day seminar takes a deep dive into the all-in-one home service business software.
    June 9, 2023
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    PHCCCONNECT2023 will be held this year on Oct. 25-27 in Cleveland, Ohio.
    June 8, 2023
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    The residential services business group forges three new partnerships in Pennsylvania and Florida.
    June 8, 2023
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    NYSE honor recognizes USGBC’s 30 years working to transform the built environment.
    June 8, 2023
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    June 7, 2023
    Oatey Co.
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    The award is given to a manufacturers rep who exemplifies the legacy of Bob Bender, a trailblazing member of the Oatey sales organization.
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    National Institute of Building Sciences releases survey results and deep dive into diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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    June 6, 2023
    RIDGID
    The specialty craft beer is available for purchase in select Northeast Ohio stores and online for direct-to-home shipping in 41 states through December.
    The limited-edition craft beer celebrates trade professionals and the RIDGID legacy.
    June 6, 2023
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    June 6, 2023
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    How can you appeal to both new prospects and existing customers to drive sales?
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