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Smart Hospitals, Smarter Operations: Making Technology Work for People

Nurses and doctors know the workflows and problems that will benefit the most from technology implementation. This knowledge cannot be replicated elsewhere.
November 2, 2026

Modern healthcare facilities are some of the most sophisticated environments ever constructed. Smart hospitals are embracing cutting-edge technology at an unprecedented pace.


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Contractor Culture

Are You Paying for the Sale or the Consequences?

How to build compensation plans that protect margin, strengthen loyalty and create a competitive advantage.
November 2, 2026
Frank Favaro

If you have been in this business long enough, you have seen a sale that looked great on the day it was booked and became a problem everyone else had to carry.


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College Graduates Could Be the Skilled Trades’ Next Talent Pipeline

A changing job market is pushing more graduates to reconsider their careers.
November 2, 2026

High school students have long been told that the clearest path to a rewarding career is to head to college and graduate with a four-year degree. While higher education still matters to many graduates, today’s labor market is challenging the idea that there is only one path.


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How To Lead the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople

Educators and advocates make the case for starting early, making learning hands-on, building confidence and the importance of mentorship.
November 2, 2026
Steve Smith

Evin Jarrett doesn’t wait to talk up the skilled trades with high schoolers. No, he’s got fourth-graders soldering pipe inside his classroom at Mayfair Elementary, Philadelphia’s second-largest elementary school.


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Coach’s Corner

The Dispatch Disconnect: How Poor Communication Drives Techs Away

Clear, thoughtful conversations help bridge the gap between the office and the field and ensure technicians feel supported rather than set up to fail.
November 2, 2026
Nate Agentis

When home service contractors talk about technician retention, the conversation usually centers on pay, benefits, training and opportunities for advancement.


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Tangible and Intangible Costs = Your True Operational Business Expenses

By documenting clear agreements and pricing above your total costs with an appropriate profit margin, you can deliver quality work, avoid losses and build a sustainable business.
November 2, 2026
Richard DiToma

Before setting profitable selling prices, you must identify and calculate all the tangible and intangible expenses required to operate your business.


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A Circulator Built with Hydronic Contractors in Mind

The AMRe-FVL ECM features a UL-listed detachable power cord, integrated iron protection and replaceable cartridge that offers practical advantages in hydronic installations.
November 2, 2026
Steve Smith

For hydronic contractors, a circulator’s value isn’t only measured by how well it moves water throughout the heating system.


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Boiler Room Detective

Would This Boiler Scare You? It Should.

Combustion problems can damage equipment and increase the risk of carbon monoxide or fire.
November 2, 2026
Ray Wohlfarth

If you walked into a boiler room and saw the discoloration on the boiler jacket in Figure 1, would you be concerned? Should you. Absolutely.


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2026 Water Heater Report

Thirteen manufacturers weigh in on product development, installation challenges and what’s next for regulations.
November 2, 2026
Steve Smith

Ask manufacturers what’s shaping their water heating products and the same words keep coming up: efficiency, flexibility, simplify, easier, serviceable, feedback.


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Gelthermal HVAC

The Subterranean Thermal Battery: Decarbonizing NYC Transit via Geothermal and Passive Groundwater Energy Networks

By harvesting waste heat, using passive groundwater exchange and managing subsurface thermodynamics, mechanical professionals are turning urban transit liabilities into clean, resilient energy infrastructure.
November 2, 2026
Mimi Egg and Jay Egg

When New York City commuters step onto deep, underground subway platforms during summer heatwaves, they are routinely greeted by platform heat indices exceeding 132 F (55 C) and ambient air temperatures up to 15 degrees hotter than street level.


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