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    Armstrong Fluid Technologies
    For district energy systems, improving efficiencies by incorporating multiple heat sources is the key.
    Improving efficiencies and achieving net-zero goals through district heating and cooling isn’t necessarily new, but the conversation continues to gain momentum.
    March 28, 2024
    MAC Faucets
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    California-based plumbing manufacturer accelerates expansion plans to Europe and the Middle East.
    March 28, 2024
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    Leading water heating and storage manufacturer named a leader in energy efficiency for the fifth consecutive year.
    March 28, 2024
    HTP
    Holland King installed an HTP Elite Ultra 150,000 BTU combination unit to replace a faltering boiler in a project in Providence, RI.
    Apartment owner chooses new unit rather than risk further upkeep costs.
    March 27, 2024
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    KBIS 2024 attendees walking to the central hall on the second day of the show.
    The show was held February 27-29, 2024 in Las Vegas as part of Design & Construction Week (DCW).
    March 27, 2024
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    Funding, matched with Kohler investment, will create jobs, decrease emissions, and support local economic development.
    March 27, 2024
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    Storage tank and piping for liquid hydrogen fuel.
    IAPMO initiated the Hydrogen Fuel Gas Piping Task Group in March 2022 to create a manual to develop code-enhanced and adoptable language for hydrogen gas piping systems.
    March 26, 2024
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    I thought training my team, treating them with respect and paying them fairly entitled me to loyalty and top performance. It didn’t.
    March 26, 2024
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    Safe Piping Matters details key factors for balancing performance and cost in a new report.
    March 25, 2024
    Rinnai America Corp.
    A hydrogen-powered tankless water heater, with the cover off, on display at the Rinnai booth during AHR Expo 2024.
    In this Q&A, CONTRACTOR speaks with Renee Eddy, Chief Innovation Officer for Rinnai America, about what hydrogen power means for the future.
    March 25, 2024
    World Water Day
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    A busy week culminated with a World Water Day celebration event marking the 10-year anniversary of The Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act.
    March 25, 2024
    Little Giant
    A typical sump pump application.
    Get the details on the three standard pumps found in residential properties—and find which one is the right one for your job.
    March 22, 2024
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    Plumber repairing a condensing boiler.
    Things get a little fuzzy sometimes—like predicting energy savings when modernizing hydronic systems.
    March 21, 2024
    Mae Stevens
    Zach Schafer, Senior Advisor, Office of Water at United States Environmental Protection Agency, addressing the International Code Council, 'Standards Save: Water Conservation Conference,' in Washington, D.C. at the National Press Club on Thursday, March 21.
    Findings were shared by the International Code Council at the first annual Water Conservation Summit hosted by the National Press Club.
    March 21, 2024
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    Worker taking an asbestos sample.
    Praises ban as an historic step towards protecting the health and safety of all construction workers.
    March 21, 2024
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    New CEO appointed for Viega LLC as Markus Brettschneider transitions to Global CEO.
    March 21, 2024
    PMI
    PMI CEO/Executive Director Kerry Stackpole offers his opening remarks as PMI's Federal Government Affairs Consultant Stephanie Salmon and PMI’s California Government Affairs Consultant Jerry Desmond look on.
    Major topics facing the industry made for a dynamic discussion at the PMI Power Break and Briefing at KBIS.
    March 20, 2024
    ConstructReach
    At 'I built this!', students participate in work-based learning through a variety of activities led by general contractors and construction professionals.
    Partnership with Procore connects Denver high school students with construction industry opportunities.
    March 20, 2024
    PHCC
    Attendees work in small groups and present their findings to the class at the 2024 PHCC Essentials of Project Management class conducted March 13-16, 2024 at the Viega Training Facility in Nashua, New Hampshire.
    Twenty-two attendees engaged in the highly interactive and intense four-day class conducted March 13- 16.
    March 20, 2024
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    The manual provides guidance to help plumbing professionals in the design, construction and commissioning of water systems.
    March 20, 2024
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    Whether you’re near retirement, or a decade away, it’s never too early to start thinking about who should take your seat.
    March 20, 2024
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    For all the sales money a prima donna might bring in, it just isn't worth the damage they can do to company morale.
    March 19, 2024
    NTEA
    Vocational trucks are on display at The Work Truck Show — North America’s largest gathering of commercial trucks and equipment from Classes 1–8, including chassis, bodies, components and accessories.
    The premier event of the work truck industry brought together 15,790 attendees and 536 exhibitors at the Indiana Convention Center.
    March 19, 2024
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    A total of 25 teams of undergraduate students from colleges and universities nationwide competed this year.
    March 19, 2024
    FieldVibe
    The scheduling screen from the FieldVibe mobile app.
    Reviews of FieldVibe job scheduling app, Leap management solution, JobTread estimating/PM software and Pipedrive CRM.
    March 19, 2024
    taco
    Groundbreaking began in early September ’23 and the project is expected to take about 18 months to complete.
    March 18, 2024
    Sloan
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    Sloan welcomes baseball fans at the spring training home of the Chicago Cubs.
    March 18, 2024
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    The fact of the matter is that just about every business in the world today operates on some level of contractual obligation.
    March 18, 2024
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    Shafer will lead the company’s global business units, including operations, engineering and IT.
    March 18, 2024
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    Whether you run a single-location operation or a multiple-unit franchise, these SEO tips will help you reach more consumers in your service area.
    March 15, 2024