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The Art of Structure
and The Art
of Comfort: Architect David Jameson and Dan Foley team up to create a home where art, engineering, and heating and cooling converge.
A striking modern “habitable art” home becomes a case study in what’s possible when bold architecture and masterful mechanical design converge to deliver hidden, high-performance comfort year-round.
While policy shifts and rising costs challenge traditional sectors, new opportunities are emerging for firms that adapt quickly — especially in high-tech infrastructure and residential construction.
January 5, 2026
This 2026 construction outlook analyzes how AI-driven megaprojects, labor shortages, inflation, and policy shifts will shape opportunities and risks for PHCP businesses in the year ahead.
Design & Construction Week 2026 brings KBIS and IBS together in Orlando for three days of product innovation, education, and networking shaping the future of the building and design industries.
From live-fire demos to hands-on installations, PHCP manufacturers, reps, and distributors are taking education on the road — transforming parking lots and job sites into rolling classrooms that bring real-world product training directly to the pros who keep our industry running.
The leader of the business growth and development organization for plumbing, HVAC and electrical contractors took the rather unorthodox step to sunset its PE-backed members.
Nexstar’s CEO explains why he chose purpose over profit by cutting a third of the organization’s revenue to refocus the network on independent, contractor-owned businesses and its original mission.
WWETT 2026 returns with seminars, exhibits and hands-on demos that spotlight the latest in drain cleaning, drain line inspection, jetting and trenchless repair.
WWETT 2026 returns to Indianapolis as the wastewater industry’s biggest gathering, bringing cutting-edge technology, hands-on education and workforce-focused strategies to help contractors and municipalities prepare for what’s next.
IAQP and modern air-cleaning technologies are helping contractors and engineers deliver healthier air with tighter parameters, higher expectations and smarter budgets.
January 5, 2026
New ASHRAE-aligned codes are reshaping HVAC design, and this industry leader explains how smarter air-cleaning strategies can deliver verified indoor air quality while cutting energy use and retrofit costs.
From parents and children to siblings and siblings-in-law, NIBCO’s multigenerational workforce shows how a family-first culture and long-term opportunity turn jobs into lifelong careers.
Employee training isn’t an expense to cut, but a powerful investment that builds loyalty, sharpens performance and helps independent contractors retain top talent in a competitive trades market.
Service agreements, clear emergency definitions and after-hours policies can manage customer expectations, reduce stress and maintain profitability for your business and technicians.
Pricing for profit, setting clear service boundaries and rewarding loyal customers are the cornerstones of this veteran contractor’s approach to delivering excellence without burning out — or going broke.
Over-reliance is risky and can jeopardize financial stability if payments are delayed or the relationship sours. Be prepared to walk away from problematic accounts.
When a single $40,000 late payment exposes the risks of relying on a “whale” client, one contractor shares hard-earned lessons on cash flow, contracts and why balanced client portfolios keep small businesses afloat.
Today’s geothermal professionals are addressing large-scale decarbonization projects worldwide, marking a collective inheritance and commitment to advancing the industry’s future.
The 2025 Geothermal Rising Conference marked a turning point for geothermal energy, honoring Dr. James Bose’s legacy while showcasing how heat pump innovation is powering a scalable, decarbonized future.
Regular safety checks and proper upkeep, such as weekly testing of the low-water cut-off, are essential to ensure decades of safe, reliable boiler operations.
Boilers aren’t dangerous on their own — skipped maintenance is — and this veteran expert explains why a simple 60-second weekly check can prevent six-figure failures and catastrophic accidents.