Two of the eight winners will be future trade professionals currently in trade school or an apprentice.

The goal of the project is to provide innovation startups and early-stage companies a new way to share, refine and move forward with business ideas targeting the facilities solutions and mechanical/electrical contracting markets.

Columbia Pipe is an independent distributor headquartered in Chicago, specializing in PVF, commercial mechanical, commercial plumbing, industrial, valve automation, engineered products, and hydronics.

A new study shows that most mechanical contractors that use BIM experience benefits such as improved cost and schedule performance, lower labor costs and greater productivity.

Presentations will focus on 1/4 turn and ball valves; butterfly gates/globes/checks; thermoplastic valves; and automation. 

Donovan, PE, CxA, founded PrecisCx in 2014 to provide quality-focused facility commissioning and qualification services to building owners and managers.

A collaborative effort spearheaded in part by McKinstry Co. and Comfort Systems USA Northwest has published a free download designed to improve safety within the mechanical contracting industry.

Teams can leverage key performance metrics such as lagging and leading indicators to enhance overall performance of a project or organization.

Digitized contracting and prefabrication help Premier Mechanical stay a lean competitor.