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Watsco Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Call

October 13, 2025

Watsco Inc. has announced that it will host its third quarter 2025 conference call on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

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Healthcare Facilities And Sustainability: An Exercise in Striking the Right Balance

Contractors can still find ways to offer hospitals access to more energy in emergencies while regularly using less.

October 1, 2025

From energy recovery wheels to pandemic-ready HVAC and precision scheduling on active sites, this healthcare expansion showcases how innovation and teamwork keep critical facilities safe, efficient, and future-ready.

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Hyperscale Data Centers: The Powerhouses of Modern Computing

Technology advancements are driving sustainability in the industry while addressing the growing demand for data and complex computational tasks.

October 1, 2025

Mimi Egg

Hyperscale data centers are getting smarter, greener, and cooler—literally—thanks to innovations like immersion cooling and geothermal tech that are reshaping the future of sustainable computing.

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Driving the Future of Green Building

How leading manufacturers are advancing innovation and supporting the industry’s commitment to sustainable construction.

October 1, 2025

Ruth Mitchell

As green building gains momentum in the PHCP industry, leading manufacturers share how emerging technologies, smarter systems, and sustainable product innovation are reshaping water, energy, and material efficiency — and the path forward.

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Simplifying the Design of Ground Heat Exchangers for Ground Source Heat Pumps, Part 2

Optimizing GHEX design enhances control, reliability and efficiency under all load conditions.

October 1, 2025

Albert Wallace

In Part Two of his deep dive into geothermal design, Albert Wallace explores a modular, patented ground heat exchanger (GHEX) system architecture that balances cost, reliability, and energy efficiency.

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Sustainability Flows into Plumbing: Green Building Trends 2025

Learn more about the key innovations that are currently driving the integration of sustainable plumbing practices.

October 1, 2025

From rainwater harvesting to geothermal systems and smart leak detection, John A. Mullen explores how cutting-edge plumbing strategies are reshaping sustainable design in 2025 to meet the challenges of climate change, efficiency, and public health.

NIBS Assumes Management of Sustainable Facilities Tool to Power Future of Federal Building Innovation

September 22, 2025

The announcement marks a significant strategic milestone in national efforts to modernize and strengthen the built environment supporting America’s federal missions.

Weil-McLain Announces B100 Compatibility for Residential Oil Boilers

September 17, 2025

This advancement underscores Weil-McLain’s commitment to delivering sustainable heating options and driving environmental progress in the industry.

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The Cool History of Heat Pump Water Heaters

The story of heat pump-powered hot water dates back centuries and began with a freezing twist.

September 11, 2025

Heat pump water heaters started from early refrigeration ideas in the 1700s. They saw slow growth mid-1900s but struggled due to cheap fuels and tech issues.

NAHB IBS 2026 Registration Now Open

September 2, 2025

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has officially opened online registration and housing for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction trade show in the world.