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    Pre-Insulated Piping Aids Rise to the Top for Craft Brewer; IAPMO Concludes 94th Annual Education and Business Conference; PHCCCONNECT 2023 Held in Cleveland; Contractors Gather for Training, Networking as Service World Expo; Charlotte Pipe Opens New $460M Foundry; Is Propane Autogas Right for Your Fleet; and much more.

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    Plumbing industry leaders Harry Brett and Hugh Kelleher honored with Lifetime Achievement awards.
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    Board members were approved at the 69th Annual Meeting of the Membership.
    Oct. 26, 2023
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    Viola, who previously served on the WPC executive board as deputy chair, carries nearly 30 years of senior management experience within the plumbing and mechanical industry.
    Oct. 26, 2023
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    New initiative further enhances commitment to digital customer experience.
    Oct. 25, 2023
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    Industry stakeholders are invited and encouraged to apply to participate in the development of the standards.
    Oct. 25, 2023
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    ABC’s annual convention celebrates the best of the best in merit shop construction.
    Oct. 25, 2023
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    A view from the main exhibit hall during Work Truck Week 2023.
    Work Truck Week includes the Work Truck Show, as well as the Green Truck Summit, Ride & Drive, and NTEA Annual Meeting.
    Oct. 25, 2023
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    Pressure-assist technology can save water and reduce maintenance and repair costs.
    National Toilet Tank Repair Month is dedicated to encouraging regular maintenance to ensure toilets operate efficiently and contribute to water conservation efforts.
    Oct. 25, 2023
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    Houzz survey finds construction professionals see slowed business activity—yet weeks-long backlogs continue.
    Oct. 25, 2023
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    A Vapor Heat system invented and patented by Albert P. Broomell.
    What you see in the photo was invented and patented by Albert P. Broomell, of York PA in 1902.
    Oct. 25, 2023
    Saniflo Mental Health Awareness Donation
    Recent monetary donations will help remove barriers and provide access to support individuals and families affected by mental illness.
    Oct. 25, 2023
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    CONTRACTOR talks with Jeff Buettner, Managing Director at ButcherJoseph & Co. about succession, tax implications and more.
    Oct. 23, 2023
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    US Department of Labor building in Washington, DC.
    Most comprehensive update in 40 years for federally funded projects.
    Oct. 23, 2023
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    A view of the boiler after removing the side walls and most of the insulation.
    When an annual inspection at an ethanol plant found damage on a rental package water tube unit, Rasmussen Mechanical Services revived the unit into a fully functioning boiler....
    Oct. 23, 2023
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    The 3,300-square-foot CDEC features hands-on exhibits that help mimic real-life scenarios for a career in the construction trades.
    The 3,300-square-foot CDEC features hands-on exhibits that help mimic real-life scenarios for a career in the construction trades.
    Oct. 20, 2023
    GF Piping Systems
    Angela Sampaio (National Sales Manager at GF) and Bob Tedder (Product Manager, Pre-insulated Piping Systems at GF) visit the Charlton facility with Luke Leger, Senior Maintenance Technician at Tree House Brewing. GF has provided Tree House with consistent technical support through several expansions of its COOL-FIT piping system.
    Easy installation plus thermal efficiency equals win-win solution.
    Oct. 20, 2023
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    Here are the five hottest green living trends homeowners are adopting in 2023.
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    After a three-year absence, the November 14 event will connect diverse firms with contracting and networking opportunities.
    Oct. 20, 2023
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    On-lookers as the Ascension Charity Classic golf tournament.
    Military and first Responders welcomed to PGA Champions Tour event.
    Oct. 19, 2023
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    Investing in America's infrastructure is critical to address the estimated 6 billion gallons of treated water that are lost daily in the United States due to leaking pipes, and an estimated 240,000 water main breaks occur yearly.
    Harnessing innovation and partnerships to safeguard our nation's most vital resource.
    Oct. 19, 2023
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    All three major sectors declined in September with residential leading the tumble.
    Oct. 19, 2023
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    The Tampa, FL skyline.
    The IDEAL National Championship will showcase the organization's inaugural Plumbing National Championship.
    Oct. 19, 2023
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    From fatigue observation to fall detection, white paper shows how employers can use monitoring technologies to save lives.
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    Forecast from Future Market Insights cites increasing demand for advanced appliances in the residential sector.
    Oct. 19, 2023
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    First time the Society has provided consensus-based standard on sustainable solutions to infrastructure projects.
    Oct. 19, 2023
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    Oct. 18, 2023
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    The 2024 EWTS is scheduled for May 14-15, at the Scottsdale Plaza and Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona.
    Oct. 18, 2023
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    With their new sponsorship of the IWSH Foundation there will be continued collaboration to provide essential services to areas in need.
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