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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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    This adoption is an update from the 2015 editions of these codes and will go into effect Jan. 2, 2024.
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    Plumbing industry leaders Harry Brett and Hugh Kelleher honored with Lifetime Achievement awards.
    Oct. 26, 2023
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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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    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.
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    Oct. 25, 2023
    Saniflo Mental Health Awareness Donation
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    Oct. 25, 2023
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    CONTRACTOR talks with Jeff Buettner, Managing Director at ButcherJoseph & Co. about succession, tax implications and more.
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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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    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
    Burns & McDonnell
    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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    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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    Oct. 19, 2023
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    Oct. 19, 2023
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    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.
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    Oct. 19, 2023
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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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    Oct. 18, 2023
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    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.
    Oct. 18, 2023
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    Titled ‘Building Momentum, Sustainably,' the report outlines the company's work to foster a culture that is safe, inclusive, accepting and engaging for all its associates.
    Oct. 17, 2023
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    The manufacturer and event sponsor affirms its commitment to plumbing, heating and cooling professionals with support of top industry event, scheduled for Oct. 25-27.
    Oct. 17, 2023
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    Oct. 17, 2023
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    Disasters can have a significant impact on the construction industry, but few construction companies are prepared with available staff to start working at a moment’s notice.
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    Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.2% for the month as well.
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    Despite the dip, ABC’s Construction Confidence Index reading for sales and staffing levels edged higher in September.
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    The manufacturing representatives cover New England and the Northeast.
    Oct. 9, 2023
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