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HARDI Distributors Report 2.9% Revenue Decline in November

January 6, 2026

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through November 2025 is an increase of 3.8%.

ASSE Seeks Working Group Members for Development of ASSE 18000 Professional Qualifications Standard

January 5, 2026

The first working group meeting will be held in person during the ASSE Mid‑Year Meeting in St. Louis on Tuesday, April 15.

Winsupply Expands West Coast Team with New Area Leader

January 5, 2026

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

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PHCC Members Gather at CONNECT 2025 for Education, Professional Excellence and the Future of the Trades

Contactors from across the country gathered for four days of learning, networking and strengthening the plumbing and HVACR workforce.

January 5, 2026

Steve Smith

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

Oil Burner Maintenance

Oil’s Well that Ends Well!

The essential checks and troubleshooting steps every pro should follow to keep oil-fired systems running clean, safe and, most importantly, leak-free.

January 5, 2026

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!

Coach's Corner

Invest in Your Company’s Long-Term Success

Training isn’t just an expense; it’s also your employee loyalty program.

January 5, 2026

Nate Agentis

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.

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Meeting the New ASHRAE Standards Without Breaking the Bank

IAQP and modern air-cleaning technologies are helping contractors and engineers deliver healthier air with tighter parameters, higher expectations and smarter budgets.

January 5, 2026

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.

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A Look at WWETT 2026

WWETT 2026 returns with seminars, exhibits and hands-on demos that spotlight the latest in drain cleaning, drain line inspection, jetting and trenchless repair.

January 5, 2026

Steve Smith

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.

Contractor Profit Advantage

Businessperson Vs. a Person in Business

Service agreements, clear emergency definitions and after-hours policies can manage customer expectations, reduce stress and maintain profitability for your business and technicians.

January 5, 2026

Richard DiToma

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.

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The Art of Structure and The Art of Comfort

Architect David Jameson and Dan Foley team up to create a home where art, engineering, and heating and cooling converge.

January 5, 2026

John Vastyan

A striking modern “habitable art” home becomes a case study in what’s possible when bold architecture and masterful mechanical design converge to deliver hidden, high-performance comfort year-round.