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    Time spent upfront to understand exactly what you are buying and how the software operates will reduce your costs, implementation time, and frustration.
    Jan. 29, 2024
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    DEWALT has been delivering tools to meet the needs of professional tradespeople around the world since 1924.
    Jan. 29, 2024
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    Joins over 850 companies supporting the skilled trades and career readiness.
    Jan. 26, 2024
    AHR Expo
    In the main concourse at McCormick Place in Chicago, site of the 2024 AHR Expo.
    The conference focused on critical topics such as decarbonization, climate change, and artificial intelligence.
    Jan. 26, 2024
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    Schmidt-Lehmann will bring leadership, vision and strategic thinking to ensure the association delivers for its 22,000 member companies.
    Jan. 25, 2024
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    Latest study by Global Market Insights, Inc. predicts the industry will record over 6.1% CAGR from 2023 to 2032.
    Jan. 25, 2024
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    Seamlessly integrates Lytx® dashcam with Ford Pro Intelligence and Ford commercial vehicles to help reinforce compliant driving practices.
    Jan. 25, 2024
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    Tina Gullickson has been named has his successor.
    Jan. 25, 2024
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    Kurt Bruenning is the national distributor’s new Chief Financial Officer.
    Jan. 24, 2024
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    New York leads the way in annual ranking recognizing commitment to LEED certification and sustainable communities.
    Jan. 24, 2024
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    Watts plans to host several celebratory events throughout the year.
    Jan. 23, 2024
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    Many of these standards are referenced in the plumbing, mechanical, solar, swimming pool and building codes.
    Jan. 19, 2024
    Nelson Mechanical Design
    Brian Nelson with 25-ton fluid cooler.
    When a geothermal system has problems with overheating, Nelson Mechanical Design installs the solution.
    Jan. 19, 2024
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    Designer-judges select best-in-class products in seven categories.
    Jan. 19, 2024
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    This manual provides education and guidance to help plumbers and other personnel responsible for the design, construction and commissioning of water systems.
    Jan. 18, 2024
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    Leading digital marketing and field service management providers partner to develop unique product and service offerings.
    Jan. 18, 2024
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    Global leader in thermal comfort also unveils important product updates.
    Jan. 18, 2024
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    Continues to execute growth strategy through bolt-on geographic and capability acquisitions.
    Jan. 18, 2024
    Noritz
    Tyler Rygh (far right) of All Coast Plumbing & Rooter accepts $10,000 grand prize in Noritz’s Retrofit Rewards promotion from Noritz SoCal Territory manager Dylan Stieler (far left).
    Tyler Rygh of All Coast Plumbing & Rooter finds the winning Scratch & Win card after buying a Noritz NRCR tankless water heater.
    Jan. 17, 2024
    EGIA
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    The annual golf tournament will give attendees the opportunity to connect with top executives, innovators, and peers from across the industry.
    Jan. 17, 2024
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    The Master Mechanic home screen.
    Reviews of the Master Mechanic field service A.I., ServiceNow field management software, the Setmore booking platform, and the Rize reputation management solution.
    Jan. 17, 2024
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    Key promotion will mean changes for the company's marketing and customer service teams.
    Jan. 17, 2024
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    The company will host six presentations across two days, covering commercial and residential water heating technology.
    Jan. 17, 2024
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    This picture shows what we found when we eventually got to the end of the supply main we were following.
    It was obvious from the near boiler piping that whoever installed this boiler wasn’t following the instructions supplied with this boiler or any other boiler.
    Jan. 17, 2024
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    Global leader in contractor and supplier information management enters 2024 focused on continued growth, client satisfaction and product innovation.
    Jan. 16, 2024
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    If you look at your suppliers as adversaries or have the opinion that they are all trying to take advantage of you, you are missing the big picture.
    Jan. 16, 2024
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    Collectively, contractors experienced an uptick in optimism during the holiday season.
    Jan. 16, 2024
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    Grant spent the last eight years with the Toro Company, formerly known as Ditch Witch/The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
    Jan. 16, 2024
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    BI2024 will cover resilience, building technology, and building performance and sustainability.
    Jan. 12, 2024
    REHAU
    Helmut Wagner (right).
    REHAU has grown from a family-owned company into today's family of companies.
    Jan. 12, 2024
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    Overall construction input prices are 1.2% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 1.6% higher.
    Jan. 12, 2024
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    OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase.
    Jan. 11, 2024
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    Diagram of a Sussman Stainless Steel Electric Boiler.
    Advancements in material science are enhancing the efficiency and durability of electric boilers.
    Jan. 11, 2024
    REHAU
    . The system at Edward Little High School features 110,000 ft (32,528 m) of 1/2 in. REHAU RAUPEX® O2 barrier crosslinked polyethylene (PEXa) pipe.
    System delivers comfortable and efficient radiant heating for new school building.
    Jan. 11, 2024
    American Standard Water Heaters
    Phenix Technology in Riverside, Calif., installed an American Standard Water Heaters Hybrid Heat Pump in its 14,000 square foot office as a way to help save energy in the building.
    California manufacturer turns to heat pump technology to save energy, money, and help minimize carbon footprint.
    Jan. 11, 2024
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    Sridhar (Sri) Deivasigamani and the Intellihot team accept the award at the Chicago campus of the Unversity of Illinois.
    The 2023 winners were announced at an event held on November 16th at the University of Illinois at Chicago Forum.
    Jan. 10, 2024
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    Water damage is increasingly evolving into an uninsurable risk for many commercial buildings.
    Jan. 10, 2024
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    Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the rule provides guidance on proper classification and seeks to combat employee misclassification.
    Jan. 9, 2024
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    Allen Stanley has been promoted to Vice President, fittings manufacturing and distribution, and Rudy Smith to Vice President, valve manufacturing.
    Jan. 9, 2024
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    The expansion features a dedicated team of local technicians and experienced and licensed professionals.
    Jan. 9, 2024
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    To capture generational knowledge before a quarter of skilled workers call it quits, leaders should quickly and efficiently roll out digital tools.
    Jan. 8, 2024
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    Duke is announcing several new leadership roles and offices to accomplish her vision during this transformative period.
    Jan. 8, 2024
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    On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 197,000 jobs, an increase of 2.5%.
    Jan. 5, 2024
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    By giving your staff the tools to thrive, you’re likely to see a boost in worker satisfaction and retention.
    Jan. 5, 2024
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    Dave Warren, Senior Vice President, President and General Manager of North America Water Heating (NAWH), will retire April 1.
    Jan. 5, 2024
    NETZSCH Pumps & Systems
    A drone's-eye view of the new plant in Brazil.
    One central plant for the entire production of NOTOS® multiple screw pumps.
    Jan. 4, 2024
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    Heat pump room in a commercial building.
    Survey results suggest broader awareness is needed to help heat pumps go mainstream across America.
    Jan. 4, 2024
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    Manufacturer expands its residential, commercial and industrial space heating portfolio as customer needs evolve.
    Jan. 4, 2024