Contractors & Installers

Bring Back the Trades Announces Research Partnership with F.W. Webb to Address Skills Gap in the Trades

January 7, 2025

This three-year collaboration aims to tackle the growing skills gap in the trades as the industry faces a significant wave of retirements.

OSHA Education Center and University of South Florida Unveil Enhanced OSHA Construction Safety Training

January 7, 2025

OSHA Education Center and the University of South Florida have expanded their mission to ensure the safety of construction professionals with the launch of an enhanced 10-Hour Construction Safety Training course.

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Navigating RDS Requirements in Residential Split and Packaged Systems

Starting this year, contractors will need to understand a whole new standard of protocols required for A2L refrigerants.

January 6, 2025

Navigating RDS requirements in residential split and packaged systems.

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My Heat Pump Water Heater Tour Across America

Travels took me to a number of stops to those at the vanguard of carbon-cutting ways to heat water.

January 6, 2025

Joseph Wachunas

My heat pump water heater tour across America took me to a number of stops to those at the vanguard of carbon-cutting ways to heat water.

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Six Ways BIM and AI May Reduce Construction Disputes

Integrating BIM and AI offers the potential to eliminate conflicts well before they can affect other aspects of the project.

January 6, 2025

Integrating BIM and AI offers the potential to eliminate many of the causes of disputes well before they can affect other aspects of the project.

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2025 Technology Resolutions: Riding the Wave of the Gartner Hype Cycle

It’s important to make thoughtful technology decisions to effectively navigate the ever-changing innovation landscape.

January 6, 2025

SMACNA’s Travis Voss outlines his approach to adopting construction technology through the five phases of the Gartner Hype Cycle.

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Spokane Schools Opt for Extreme Energy Efficiency

Professional Piping Inc.’s hydronics work earns an A+ on two projects for Mead School District.

January 6, 2025

John Vastyan

Professional Piping Inc’s hydronics work on earns an A+ on two hydronics products for Mead School District.

CONTRACTOR STORIES

Wishing You a Whiteboard Winter

Document the system components needing attention but that won’t affect its ability to provide heat; follow up on these items in the spring.

January 6, 2025

Tom Soukup

During the busy heating season, Patriot Water Works technicians document nonurgent system issues that need attention and communicate these to clients, helping them plan for future maintenance.

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NIBCO Opens Museum

Named after Rex Martin, chairman emeritus, interactive museum offers a treasure trove of milestones and mementos.

January 6, 2025

Steve Smith

Named after the chairman emeritus of NIBCO, the Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum offers a treasure trove of milestones and mementos to celebrate 120 years of history for the company.