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Contractors can still find ways to offer hospitals access to more energy in emergencies while regularly using less.
October 1, 2025
From energy recovery wheels to pandemic-ready HVAC and precision scheduling on active sites, this healthcare expansion showcases how innovation and teamwork keep critical facilities safe, efficient, and future-ready.
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.
By using advanced filtration systems, controlled airflow and tailored designs, these spaces play a critical role in delivering reliable everyday essentials, from medicines to smartphones.
October 1, 2025
From pharmaceuticals to smartphones, cleanrooms quietly power our modern world—discover how these ultra-clean spaces are engineered to protect the everyday things we take for granted.
From a one-man operation in a Buffalo garage to a 330-member, industry-leading manufacturer, Liberty Pumps celebrates 60 years of innovation, resilience, and employee ownership — with a legacy built on family values, customer focus, and forward-thinking leadership.
Health care needs in rural areas may differ from urban areas, but facilities are usually sparse, and services are more limited and less specialized. Designing simple, maintainable and resilient plumbing systems helps avoid additional challenges to health-care facilities with limited resources.
At 80 years old, Jim “Caino” Cain still shows up daily to solve plumbing puzzles with a smile, proving that passion, people, and decades of know-how never go out of style.
Hyperscale data centers are getting smarter, greener, and cooler—literally—thanks to innovations like immersion cooling and geothermal tech that are reshaping the future of sustainable computing.
How different approaches look from a passenger passionate about the industry.
October 1, 2025
As construction leaders near retirement, Travis Voss explores how smart exit strategies can preserve legacy, protect workers, and strengthen the industry for the next generation.
Take your fleet to the next level with these principles from KickCharge Creative.
October 1, 2025
A vehicle wrap is more than mobile décor — it’s a powerful branding tool. Dan Antonelli of KickCharge Creative outlines five essentials for effective wraps: start with a strong brand, avoid photos, limit copy, design to stand out (not blend in), and keep it simple.
By fostering transparency and positioning themselves as thought leaders, home services companies can build trust and enhance their reputation within their communities.
When plumbing regulations change, smart contractors use clear communication and strategic PR to build trust, educate the public, and position themselves as industry leaders.
By understanding true operational costs and confidently setting prices above those costs, contractors can ensure their businesses remain profitable and sustainable.
Performing this service is essential for ensuring safety, maximizing efficiency and extending the lifespan of heating systems, while building trust and professionalism.
I represent various industry players in construction contract negotiations and, invariably, at least one party wants a “waiver of consequential damages” clause in the agreement.