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    Ensuring access for all to clean, safe water is a growing problem, and one we can't afford to ignore.
    Aug. 6, 2024
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    Industry job openings decreased by 71,000 in June and are down by 119,000 from the same time last year.
    July 30, 2024
    Bosch
    A Bosch production line of air- and water-source heat pumps.
    Integrated unit will then have workforce of more than 26,000 and complementary portfolio at the interface between heating and cooling.
    July 26, 2024
    Watts Water
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    This week's gallery highlights a downspout nozzle, a 0.75 gpf pressure-assisted toilet, bath collection finishes that repel water, on-wall bottle-filling stations, a bath collection...
    July 26, 2024
    RMS
    Hooper’s new corporate HQ and fabrication facility includes a complete commercial rainwater harvesting system from RMS. Water is captured from the roof and stored in a below ground concrete cistern. Water is transferred with a submersible pump through an RMS treatment skid (pictured) and stored in a 1000-gallon day tank that is injected and recirculated with chlorine.
    The GSA’s acceptance of ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI rainwater standards in its mandatory design standards and performance criteria for its buildings signals positive momentum for the rainwater...
    July 26, 2024

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    AWWA M22 is a manual of water supply practices that covers the basic principles and methods of water distribution system design and operation.
    July 25, 2024
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    The Department of Energy aims to reduce barriers to technology adoption by providing customized, comprehensive guidance for sizing, selection, and installation.
    July 24, 2024
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    Genuine core values guide your organization's actions and decisions and have a direct, measurable impact on your long-term financial health.
    July 24, 2024
    Service Experts
    Pictured with hosts Montel Williams and Art Edmonds from Service Experts are Cary Reed, Greg Worley, Gary Connor (Komfort Air General Manager), Ed Smith (Komfort Air), Lisa Lange, Delaney Nicodemus, and Heather Weaverling.
    The full home transformation will be shown on Lifetime starting in August.
    July 24, 2024
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    The two non-profits have partnered to launch a new workforce development and diversity program.
    July 23, 2024
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    Manufacturer of premium water heating solutions acquires manufacturer of advanced leak detection and shutoff technology.
    July 23, 2024
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    A geothermal heat pump in a mechanical room.
    The partnership will engage RPA, GR and their respective members in technical activities coordination, education, advocacy, community engagement and more.
    July 23, 2024
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    Downtown Atlanta, GA.
    PMI24 will feature insightful programs, interesting keynote speakers, the annual Meeting of the Membership, and outstanding networking opportunities.
    July 23, 2024
    Sooke School District
    As more families move to Greater Victoria, the local Sooke School District built two schools for 1,200 elementary and middle school students. Remaining earth-friendly was a key goal, leading the project planners to target LEED v4 Gold certification.
    Pre-Insulated PEXa pipe meets the need for outstanding energy efficiency and fast installation.
    July 22, 2024
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    Here are nine steps you should take to improve your plumbing company. Hopefully, you are already doing some!
    July 22, 2024
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    Bradford White employees lending a helping hand at the Philabundance hunger relief center.
    Philabundance is an area nonprofit with the simple belief that no one should go hungry while healthy food goes to waste.
    July 19, 2024
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    Under the court’s decision, the 2020 Joint Employer Final Rule remains in effect today.
    July 19, 2024
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    Pureit offers a broad range of residential water purification solutions and has annual sales of approximately USD $60 million.
    July 19, 2024
    Crescent Tool
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    This week's gallery highlights an adjustable wrench, a bathroom faucet collection, a plate strainer with advanced coating, a residential heat pump water heater, a shower wall ...
    July 19, 2024
    Patrick Linhardt
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    The author investigates a townhome that used to be hooked up to a district steam heat system in the 1920s.
    July 18, 2024
    High 5 Plumbing
    Levi Torres, Alexis Kilgore (Volunteer & Development Coordinator for Judi's House), and Kellyn Reiner.
    Leading provider of Denver home services continues support for nonprofits with High 5 Cares program.
    July 18, 2024
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    Iowa is the safest state for construction workers, with 4.9 fatal injuries per 100k workers.
    July 18, 2024
    Bradford White
    A Bradford White technical field trainer providse in-person plumbing training to Bullard-Havens students.
    Bullard-Havens Technical High School to receive water heaters, service parts through Industry Forward® charitable giving program.
    July 18, 2024
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    The newly created position will lead the organization’s Product Management and Marketing teams and will support its growth goals of expanding the product portfolio.
    July 17, 2024
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    Updated BIM models improve functionality across Autodesk® Revit® platform.
    July 17, 2024
    Watts Water
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    On Friday, August 16th, Watts Water Technology will be announcing this year’s Backflow Hero award winners.
    July 17, 2024
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    Merit Brass employees by the We Supply America RV.
    This event underscored the critical role Merit Brass associates play in serving wholesale distributors and the broader industry.
    July 17, 2024
    AWE Foundation
    Some of the welding trainees who will be benefiting from the new grants.
    AWS Foundation will provide grant funding to 14 schools across the country.
    July 17, 2024
    Nelson Mechanical Design
    Sliding the chillers into location.
    The homeowner was tired of paying for repairs and was ready to make the necessary changes to get a reliable and effective cooling system.
    July 17, 2024
    Skills USA
    Your 2024 Plumbing Championship winners: Wyatt Zeleny, James Banks, Charles Goede, Migel Reyes, Evan Agresto, and Diego Gutieirez.
    The PHCC Educational Foundation and PHCC Academy® partner with SkillsUSA to sponsor and conduct the annual plumbing contest and provide support for the HVACR Contest.
    July 16, 2024
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    WE•Stand is developed by IAPMO to provide comprehensive requirements for optimizing water use practices attributed to the built environment.
    July 15, 2024
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    Chaney and 25 other recipients of ANSI’s 2024 Leadership and Service Awards will be honored at the ANSI Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony.
    July 15, 2024
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    To truly attract young people into the trades, we must speak their language: technology.
    July 15, 2024
    Alok Chanani is the Co-founder and CEO of BuildOps and a former US Army Captain. 
    July 15, 2024
    Jones Stephens
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    This week the gallery includes a new line of PEX pipe and fitting, a high flow rate drain cleaning machine, a water heater supply valve, a fire tube combi boiler, a condensing...
    July 12, 2024
    Construction Monkey
    Creating a daily job report on the Construction Monkey SaaS web app.
    Reviews of the Construction Monkey app, Oracle Field Service software, and the Text Request texting platform.
    July 12, 2024
    Reins
    Reins founders Chris Buttenham, Alex Sopinka and Sarah Khuwaja.
    New Modern Agreement for Rewards and Equity program designed to keep key employees.
    July 12, 2024
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    Overall construction input prices are 1.1% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 0.7% higher.
    July 12, 2024
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    Donate extra inventory, demo models, tools and building materials that are no longer needed, during the month of August in support of Habitat for Humanity.
    July 11, 2024
    EGIA
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    The 2025 conference will feature celebrity keynotes, educational breakout sessions, a large vendor exhibition, evening party, and charitable golf tournament.
    July 11, 2024
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    Contractors can earn $2 per 1000 BTUs on water heaters.
    July 11, 2024
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    Looking at our trade from a strictly historic viewpoint we see a steady progression of improvements in the way it has grown and evolved.
    July 11, 2024
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    Here are seven ways that AI can transform the way you generate and acquire clients, reduce your costs and overhead, and get back more time for family and friends.
    July 11, 2024
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    In his new role, Arul will manage both the US and Canadian Regional Sales Enhancement Centers.
    July 10, 2024
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    Jeff Butler will present a keynote address, “Building an Effective Multi-Generational Workplace.”
    Jeff Butler and Mary Kelly will deliver their keynotes at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex.
    July 10, 2024
    Intellihot
    Intellihot executives and the company leadership team ring the Opening Bell of the Nasdaq Stock Market.
    This event emphasized the surge of innovation that is occurring in the Chicago region, and shined a spotlight on the organizations that make up its vibrant economy.
    July 10, 2024
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    Two $150,000 gifts will support Milwaukee, Nashville organizations,
    July 10, 2024
    SFA Saniflo
    Bullard-Havens students installing the Sanibest Pro.
    A recent event delivered hands-on training and donated products to the next generation of skilled plumbing professionals.
    July 10, 2024
    Oatey Co.
    Trent Plumbing, Heating and Cooling installed 100 feet of 4' PVC, 100 feet of 3' PVC, 200 feet of 2' PVC, and 100 feet of 1.5' PVC, before the concrete was poured.
    Solvent welding in a cold environment presents challenges that have to be counterbalanced.
    July 10, 2024
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    An industrial water filtration system.
    A more robust and environmentally friendly water management system is being developed.
    July 9, 2024
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    HSB will resell WINT’s water management solutions and warrant their performance creating a best-of-breed combination of insurance and technology.
    July 9, 2024
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    All three readings remain above the threshold of 50, indicating expectations for growth over the next six months.
    July 9, 2024
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    The changes will enhance the company's people-centric culture.
    July 8, 2024
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    Jaebker promoted to chief financial officer, Nowicki promoted to senior vice president, finance.
    July 8, 2024
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    Industry unemployment rate plunges to second lowest ever recorded.
    July 5, 2024
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    This week's product gallery features a digital mixing valve, copper press fittings, a kitchen faucet with pull-down sprayer, a hybrid electric heat pump water heater, a GPS tracker...
    July 3, 2024
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    Despite not being part of the AI revolution headlines, large percentages of field service professionals already believe AI will impact their field.
    July 3, 2024
    KEG Technologies
    A very high-efficiency Tier-3 nozzle running 60 gallons a minute at 2,000 PSI will impact a plate nine feet away with 98 pounds of force.
    Focus on latest equipment and best practices optimizes cleaning, lowers operating costs, saves time, and increases crew productivity.
    July 2, 2024
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    Industry job openings increased by 2,000 last month.
    July 2, 2024
    Victaulic
    The Lawrenceville foundry.
    $100 million project will create 214 new full-time jobs, adding to the more than 1,600 employees already working across the Commonwealth.
    July 2, 2024
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    Manufacturer enhances commitment to customers with acquisition of leading manufacturer of stainless steel indirect water heating solutions.
    July 2, 2024
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    Timecards—still used by more than 1/3rd of US companies to track their employees.
    Many construction companies are still living in the age of Y2K, relying on paper punch cards and timesheets that expose the business to tremendous risk and potential litigation...
    July 1, 2024
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    BDR and BxB Media have worked together for over a decade to support the growth of home service businesses nationwide.
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    If a standard is referenced, a copy of that standard must accompany the proposed code change that is submitted to the committee.
    July 1, 2024
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    These targeted Best Practices aim to ensure high-quality design-build projects that prioritize public health and safety.
    July 1, 2024
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    On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.21 trillion.
    July 1, 2024
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    The deadline to apply for both task groups has been extended to July 12.
    July 1, 2024
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    Skyline of downtown Indianapolis, as seen from Monument Circle.
    Workforce development to be the focus for the upcoming Society Year.
    July 1, 2024
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    Detective Drains and his surprising partner, a singing and talking toilet named Mel (pictured), are on the case.
    The non-profit dedicated to consumer education takes a creative approach to capture people's attention.
    June 28, 2024
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    When a job well-done results in a significant profit, that’s the time to stop and identify what worked well—and what didn’t.
    June 27, 2024
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    The Zurn team has increased PEX manufacturing capacity by over 50%.
    June 27, 2024
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    Tools & Tiaras Summer Campers during a construction site visit.
    Using a $22,000 Ferguson Cares grant, the EmpowHER BRG chose to partner with Tools & Tiaras to support their 2024 Summer Camps.
    June 27, 2024
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    Gunder Associates will represent all RectorSeal HVAC products, including the TRUaire, Shoemaker, and Dust Free brands.
    June 27, 2024