"We are entering the Golden Age of plumbing, steamfitting, pipefitting, welding, HVAC...Those jobs are not going to be impacted by AI," Rowe said. 

The two organizations are working together to empower jurisdictions with AI-powered compliance tools to streamline permitting and tackle housing delays.

Registration is open for the PMI25 Manufacturing Success Conference, Nov. 3-6, at the Fairmont Hotel – Millennium Park, Chicago, where participants in Plumbing Manufacturers International’s 71st annual membership meeting can receive a discounted rate.

The conference will bring together professionals from across the built environment to explore innovative strategies that shape the future of building performance.

 In an era of constant disruption — from artificial intelligence (AI) innovations to customer relationship management overload, from economic unpredictability to rising customer expectations — the decision to invest in sales training can feel more confusing than ever. 

In an industry where relationships matter as much as products, marketing can no longer be an afterthought.

Parspec has announced it has raised $20 million in Series A funding.

The conversational AI assistant helps reps reclaim time by automating everyday busywork — from customer analysis to call note logging.

ServiceTitan, the software platform that powers the trades, announced a new partnership with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a national construction industry trade association.

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