From Dec.1 - 3, 2026, VALVE WORLD EXPO, 14^th International Valve Trade Fair & Conference,  will showcase technological innovations in the field of industrial valves in halls 1 and 3 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Keith Hubbard joins Winsupply to support and grow Local Company entrepreneurs across the West Coast.

About 700 contractors, along with apprentices, manufacturers and educators traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan for PHCC CONNECT 2025.

I’m going to open this article with the very best piece of oil boiler advice I can give: Always check for oil leaks upon arrival and departure!

From parents and children to siblings and siblings-in-law, NIBCO’s multigenerational workforce shows how a family-first culture and long-term opportunity turn jobs into lifelong careers.

Employee training isn’t an expense to cut, but a powerful investment that builds loyalty, sharpens performance and helps independent contractors retain top talent in a competitive trades market.

New ASHRAE-aligned codes are reshaping HVAC design, and this industry leader explains how smarter air-cleaning strategies can deliver verified indoor air quality while cutting energy use and retrofit costs.

Nexstar’s CEO explains why he chose purpose over profit by cutting a third of the organization’s revenue to refocus the network on independent, contractor-owned businesses and its original mission.

WWETT 2026 returns to Indianapolis as the wastewater industry’s biggest gathering, bringing cutting-edge technology, hands-on education and workforce-focused strategies to help contractors and municipalities prepare for what’s next.

Pricing for profit, setting clear service boundaries and rewarding loyal customers are the cornerstones of this veteran contractor’s approach to delivering excellence without burning out — or going broke.