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Geothermal HVAC

Geothermal’s Path to Production Home Building

Dandelion Energy’s strategic pivot unlocks mass market geothermal, making it more accessible and affordable through a leasing model that leverages a 40% federal commercial tax credit.
March 2, 2026
Mimi Egg and Jay Egg

Dandelion Energy is transforming the geothermal market by pivoting to production home building and utilizing a unique leasing model that eliminates high upfront costs while slashing installation expenses by 40%.


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ACCA’s Contractor of the Future Study

Developed in partnership with Farmington Research Group, study shows the habits of the best of the best.
March 2, 2026
Steve Smith

A new comprehensive study from ACCA and Farmington Consulting Group reveals that high-performing HVAC contractors are out-earning the competition by offering more customer options, doubling down on marketing investments, and leading sales with monthly financing payments.


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Construction Technology

Beyond the Hard Hat: Why the Smartest Contractors Are Betting on Data, Prefabrication and AI

The most successful contractors will invest in repeatable workflows, technology and coordinated execution.
March 2, 2026

In a market where labor remains scarce despite rising demand, Travis Voss argues that the most successful contractors in 2026 will be those who replace "downstream firefighting" with model-driven workflows, prefabrication, and AI-enhanced data analytics.


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From Union Halls To Sole Proprietor: One Plumber’s Path To Independence

After 27 years in the trades, Travis Abaire built TAP Plumbing & Heating on quality work, honest pricing and strategic growth.
March 2, 2026
Dan Vastyan

After nearly three decades in the trades, Travis Abaire has found success by prioritizing autonomy, quality craftsmanship, and strategic networking over rapid expansion.


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Radiant Insider

Designing With Hydraulic Separators

The do’s, the don’ts and the please don’ts!
March 2, 2026
Cody Mack

Proper hydraulic separation is essential for modern, high-efficiency hydronic systems, but achieving peak performance depends on mastering flow-based sizing and avoiding common piping pitfalls.


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Boiler Room Detective

Replacing a Steam Boiler: What Every New Technician Needs to Know

Focus on correct sizing to the connected load, inspect and upgrade system components and address the root causes of previous boiler failures.
March 2, 2026
Ray Wohlfarth

Mastering steam boiler replacement requires moving beyond standard HVAC habits to focus on connected load sizing, proper near-boiler piping, and system-wide diagnostics that ensure long-term reliability.


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Decarbonization and the Future of Water Heating

Contractors who know how to talk about energy-efficient water heating appliance options have the edge.
March 2, 2026

As homeowners look to slash energy bills and meet tightening regulations, contractors who master the art of selling high-efficiency water heating solutions will lead the industry's transition toward decarbonization.


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Q&A with Michael Wilson, Founder and Principal, Pipelining Technologies Inc.

How Florida’s crackdown on CIPP ‘gapping’ is reshaping inspections, enforcement, and national pipe lining standards.
March 2, 2026
Steve Smith

Following the Surfside tragedy, Florida is cracking down on the dangerous practice of CIPP "gapping" to ensure structural pipe repairs actually meet safety codes and protect building integrity.


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FEATURE

2026 Drain Cleaning Showcase

Manufacturers explain how faster, tougher and more connected equipment is reshaping everyday service work.
March 2, 2026
Steve Smith

We asked four leading drain cleaning equipment manufacturers about what’s new with their product lines and where the industry is headed.


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PVF Market Overview

Fed Votes to Keep Current Interest Rate, Citing Inflation and Unemployment Concerns

Further uncertainty for the PVF sector stems from tariff-related legal and political developments, labor shortages driven by retirements and rising demand from data center construction.
February 28, 2026
Stephen Letko

As of this writing, the prelude to the month of March is continued uncertainty concerning the status of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, predicated on the U.S. Supreme Court determination of the legality, the opposition party’s stance on a government shutdown deadline of February 13, the potential escalation of the Iranian crisis and persistent high interest rates.


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