January 2024

Here are some simple ways to find, hire and retain the staff you need to take your business to the next level in the new year.

Private nonresidential spending increased 0.2%, while public nonresidential construction spending fell 0.6% in November.

Avery Suelzer to lead the development of home service franchisor's operational strategy.

Widely known as the originator of the Model C dual cable sectional drain cleaner, Electric Eel has been in business since 1939.

It looks like 2024—for good and for bad—might have some surprises in store.

For the past two decades, Mike Prencavage Jr. has been passionate about the plumbing trade, and his passion and true dedication to making the industry better is a prime example...

Plumbing industry trade group issued $5,000 to seven different charities to help the homeless and needy in Boston, Quincy and Brockton

Below are five steps your contracting business can take to secure more positive online reviews that set you apart from the competition.

50,000 attendees will come to Chicago in January to see the latest technology and listen to the top minds in the industry.

CONTRACTOR talks with Heather Ripley, founder and CEO of Ripley PR, a public relations agency specializing in the skilled trades.

The home service franchisor strengthens its franchising and industry knowledge with the addition of new board members.

In his new role, Mason will be responsible for the Matco-Norca, SVF Flow Controls, and Webstone teams.

Schneeweis comes to Zoom Drain after serving several years as the franchise operations manager of ServiceMaster Corporation.

From the contractor and consumer prospective, the proposed changes could be quite problematic.

Nonresidential starts lead decline, dropping 29%.

The Z1388 standard’s scope covers supply stops with integral water hammer arresters.

Black and Hispanic workers who saw the largest increase in workplace fatalities in 2022.

The new publication was prepared as a service to the industry by PPI's Building & Construction Division.

Reviews of Zenbooker scheduling software, the FieldPiece full-service solution, EverConnect Live lead-gen and the Repari-CRM mobile app.

The rulemaking seeks to promote equity and innovation, strengthen protections and improve outcomes.

The Water Council’s WAVE program verification enables Sloan to begin implementing comprehensive water stewardship plan.

Order will require every prime contractor and subcontractor on a federal construction project of $35 million or more to sign a project labor agreement.

No standby losses, new scale prevention technology make the retrofit the smart move.

Employees lay wreaths on 1,000 grave sites around the country.

New AI alliance will educate workers, incorporate labor's voice in tech development and help shape policy that supports workers.

Getting a company’s financial house in order is a tremendous task that must be implemented over time. Here are a few basic tips to help get the process started.

Diving into the “green” pool is good way to add an income stream to your shop, as well as moving the cutting edge of our trade into the 21st century.

Dr. Laura Dorfer, Managing Director of the new Industrial Association will become a member of the ISH Trade Fair Advisory Board.

Here are six simple, effective ways to recruit them.

Inputs to construction are still nearly 39% higher than at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.