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.

In an industry where actions speak louder than words, Nate Agentis explains why every job site interaction is a silent training session for the next generation of plumbing leaders.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.