One of the age-old questions contractors ask is about technician compensation.

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

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.

Applicants may apply online by June 1.

Holt Supply founder John Raymond Holt passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. 

The program prepares water management professionals for ASSE 12080 certification and leadership in building water safety.

The collaboration aims to streamline the workflow for field technicians and safety directors who rely on NFPA codes to ensure compliant installations and operations.

Lubrizol has announced a major advancement in its CPVC manufacturing with the introduction of LED reactor technology at the company’s Louisville, Kentucky plant.

Discover five practical, evidence‑based steps that trades professionals can use to reduce the impact of SAD during winter months. 

On Feb. 24, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Don’t Mess with my Home Appliances Act, 217-190 with bipartisan votes.