July marks the beginning of the third quarter and the midpoint of 2026, with global markets continuing to navigate geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the unresolved conflict between Iran, the United States and their regional allies.

In my conversations with distributor sales teams across the country, one theme comes up more consistently than any other: finding information takes too long. 

ServiceTitan has partnered with All Within My Hands to support workforce education through the Metallica Scholars Initiative.

Rheem's recognition highlights the company's continued commitment to innovation and digital leadership across its global HVAC and water heating business.

The investment comprises a $34 million Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and a $6 million Seed round led by Sequoia Capital.

NIST researchers have developed a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes during a fire. 

A new INCITS standards initiative will develop a framework for managing the unique risks associated with advanced frontier AI systems, and stakeholders from industry, government, academia, and civil society are encouraged to participate.

The proven technology, platform and public-company executive will lead Housecall Pro's next phase of growth and AI-powered innovation.

The Framework is hosted on ASHRAE’s website, providing industry-wide access to practical, expert-driven guidance for next-generation data center design and operation.

The announcement comes as interest in skilled trades careers continues to rise among younger generations.