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Growth Playbook

Six major trends redefining the future of distribution
May 4, 2026

Explore the six major trends redefining the distribution landscape, from the rise of value-added services and digital leadership to the critical challenges of industry consolidation and the widening workforce gap.


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Engineering Water Safety: The New Intersection of Sustainability and Infection Prevention

Sustainable plumbing design in healthcare has evolved, emphasizing intelligent water management to conserve water and minimize infection.
May 4, 2026

Learn how to balance water conservation with infection control by implementing intelligent plumbing design and management strategies in healthcare environments.


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Elevated Hot Water Temperatures: Balancing Legionella Control, Scald Prevention and Professional Liability

Plumbing designers are expected to recognize known risks, apply industry standards appropriately and design systems that balance competing hazards in a defensible way.
May 4, 2026

Learn how plumbing engineers must balance the conflicting risks of Legionella control and scald prevention by applying ASSE standards to meet the modern professional standard of care.


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Thought Leadership

It Takes a Village

Project success is driven by intentional collaboration, Lean principles and a shared sense of purpose.
May 4, 2026
Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Discover how intentional collaboration and Lean construction principles are driving success in a major hospital expansion project.


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FPE Corner

Fire Protection and Backflow Prevention: Lack of Supervision and Testing

The fire protection and cross-connection control industries must weigh the pros and cons of water quality and sprinkler system design to determine a resolution that satisfies the common goal of protecting public health, welfare and property.
May 4, 2026

Ensure your fire sprinkler systems remain effective and water supplies stay safe by understanding the critical role of backflow assembly supervision and testing.


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Construction Technology

Inside the Buy-vs-Build Software Dilemma

A real-world example of the benefits and challenges of custom-built digital tools for fabrication work, highlighting the long-term commitment required for innovation in construction technology.
April 1, 2026

Explore the high-stakes "buy-vs-build" software dilemma through the lens of Hill Group, a mechanical contractor that bypassed commercial platforms to develop its own custom digital fabrication ecosystem.


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Reimagining Plumbing and Piping Safety: A Review and Overhaul of Pressure Testing

Overhauling company policies, updating training programs, collaborating with manufacturers and trade organizations, and simplifying access to safety tools help achieve zero pressure-testing safety incidents.
April 1, 2026

Learn how to eliminate pressure-testing injuries by overhauling training protocols, adopting low-pressure leak checks, and simplifying field compliance with standardized safety toolkits.


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Contractor Culture

It’s Not What You Know. It’s What You Notice.

The Five Cs that separate managers from leaders in the skilled trades and why the gap is costing companies their best people.
April 1, 2026
Frank Favaro

Discover the "Five Cs" that separate managers from leaders in the skilled trades and learn how shifting your focus from technical skill to intentional leadership can stop the hidden costs of employee turnover.


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Coach's Corner

To Retain New Technicians, the First 30 Days are Make-or-Break

Consistent leadership, clear expectations, mentoring, regular check-ins and a deliberate 30-day review help new hires feel supported and confident, significantly improving retention.
April 1, 2026
Nate Agentis

Discover why the first 30 days of a technician's employment are the ultimate "make-or-break" period and learn how intentional leadership and clear expectations can prevent early turnover.


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Success Is In the Dough

If you deliver excellence, consumers will be looking for you.
April 1, 2026
Richard DiToma

Learn why success in the PHC contracting business requires more than just technical skill, but the courage to set profitable prices that reflect the true value of your excellence.


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