As I reflect on the past year and enjoy the promise of a new year, I am particularly proud of the impact our pipe, valves and fittings sector has had on America’s industry.

March marks the end of the first quarter of calendar year 2023. The Federal Reserve anticipates another two quarter-point interest rate increases in the second quarter following the quarter-point in February: one on March 22 and one at its meeting on May 3.

FrameWork is a nationwide career mentoring and counseling bridge between high schoolers and the construction industry.

Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd. has announced a new regional partnership with T&S Brass and Bronze Works Inc.

The Lowe's Foundation is investing $50 million to prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers over next five years.

The new employee resource group had a kick-off event on Feb. 22 that unveiled plans for the group and its engagement activities throughout the year.

The third-annual Jobber Grants program to award $150,000 to 25 home service businesses.

The acquisition provides The Master Group with extensive coverage in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and represents a significant expansion of the Canadian group's footprint marking its second acquisition in the United States.

Truskoski's presentation at MCAA23 will address the impact of new and proposed regulatory and legislative activity impacting the water heating and hydronic heating industries.