This collaboration significantly expands Trimble’s existing support of Engineers Without Borders by providing a substantial monetary donation, essential hardware, software and specialized training expertise for international projects.

In this role, Williams will train more than 2,500 technicians throughout North America each year.

With a passion for both plumbing and teaching, Thomas Hicken—aka “Plumber-Tom”—is reshaping apprenticeship education through hybrid learning, hands-on mentorship, and code-focused YouTube content, proving that trades education can be as innovative as the work itself.

Users will have the opportunity to win rugged, high-performance gear from top brands like DeWalt, Carhartt, and more.

The Skills Expo is a one-of-a-kind event showcasing the wide range of career opportunities in the skilled trades while inspiring the next generation of workers.

The program includes six accredited continuing education courses designed to help industry professionals expand their expertise in commercial building leak detection and backflow flood prevention technology.

Registration for the World Plumbing Conference 2026, a landmark international event that will unite the global plumbing and heating community, is now open.

The ACEC Research Institute has released its Q3 2025 Engineering Business Sentiment Study, revealing historic optimism across the engineering and design services sector.