The graduating class included 92 HVAC technicians, 48 plumbing technicians and 40 electrical technicians.

Commercial contractors are prioritizing profitability, cash flow and AI adoption as they navigate evolving cost pressures and field-service challenges.

Simmons will lead the company’s continued growth across its network of seventeen branch locations and six luxury showrooms serving Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Alabama.

Tradeswomen Build Nations is the world's largest annual gathering of women working in the unionized skilled trades. 

Northern Colorado Winwater opened its doors in July at 4000 Patton Ave. in Loveland, Colorado, and features a 7,200-square-foot facility, including an office, warehouse, and fenced yard.

IAPMO marked its centennial at its 2026 Annual Education and Business Conference, celebrating its history while recognizing industry leaders and contributors.

UDig and Ferguson have launched Sales Cockpit, a new platform that brings multiple sales systems into one interface to help counter associates search, quote and close orders more efficiently for trade professionals.

The acquisition brings together two longstanding, family-owned distributors and expands Robert Madden Industries’ service footprint into Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.

PHCC CONNECT 2026 offers plumbing and HVACR contractors four days of education, networking, new technology and practical strategies to help strengthen their businesses.

Each year, AIM/R members nominate a manufacturing leader who exemplifies the values of partnering with independent manufacturers' representatives to take products to market.