Featured Stories

Bradford White Acquires Heat-flo

July 2, 2024

The acquisition of Heat-flo results in one of the broadest portfolio of indirect water-heating solutions in the industry.

Deadline to Submit Proposed Changes for 2027 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) is Feb. 28

July 1, 2024

Proposals accepted by the technical committee will appear in the 2027 NSPC.

New Heating Units in Boston Luxury Apartment Complex Provide Cost-Effective Comfort

July 1, 2024

QMark MUH-Pro+ and CU900 electric heaters with SmartSeries Plus (SSP) digital BACnet thermostats from Goodyear HVAC Sales proved to be the ideal solution.

HARDI Distributors Report 4.1% Revenue Increase in May

July 1, 2024

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through May 2024 is an increase of 1.3%.

ASHRAE Closes Out Successful Annual Conference in Indianapolis

July 1, 2024

The event gathered 2,040 registered HVAC&R and building science professionals and supporters.

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IAPMO to Host Water Demand Calculator Webinar

July 1, 2024

IAPMO is hosting a webinar that covers the benefits of using the tool to size plumbing in homes and apartment buildings.

Joe Morales III of Silverlake Marketing Passes Away

July 1, 2024

Joseph "Little Joe" Henry Morales III died on June 25 at the age of 72.

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Contractor Profit Advantage

Intangible Business Items Come With a Cost

All PHC service contractors incur callbacks and must deal with customer relations and the expenses related to the two.

July 1, 2024

Richard DiToma

Callbacks are an unavoidable part of a PHC service contractor’s business. They may be legitimate concerns such as technician error or manufacturer defect.

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Feature

Innovation is More than Technology

Sometimes, what is old is new again.

July 1, 2024

After decades of devaluing career and technical education, high schools are reintroducing these programs, signaling a shift in how we view education and career preparation. One program, SMACNA’s Heavy Metal Summer Experience, is designed to give students a taste of working in the construction industry.