Contractors & Installers

Rileigh Manuel Receives Rick and Debbie Gopffarth Mechanical Construction Endowed Scholarship

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:19:00 -0400

Congratulations to Rileigh Manuel on receiving the inaugural Rick and Debbie Gopffarth Mechanical Construction Endowed Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on March 18.

MAX Service Group Names Jim Morrow Vice President of Operations

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:53:00 -0400

In this position, Morrow will oversee multiple components of the business, ensuring operational excellence that both allows the companies to grow and better service clients.

Energy Management Association, CxAlloy to Host Free AIA-Approved Webinar on Data-Driven Building Optimization

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:28:00 -0400

The webinar will highlight how McKinstry uses a commissioning-based, data-driven approach and digital tools to identify, track and sustain energy savings across buildings and campuses.

Watts Launches Fast Track to Labor Savings eLearning Campaign

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:20:00 -0400

This portfolio of labor-saving solutions is built to deliver practical, job-ready knowledge to help contractors, engineers, and installers save time from foundation through finish.

Daily Wellness and Nutrition Habits for Trades Professionals

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Learn five practical, evidence-based strategies to support daily wellness and nutrition for trades professionals.

Winsupply Holds Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase in Record-Breaking Year

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:54:00 -0400

The Winsupply Family of Companies marked its 70th anniversary at the Winsupply Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase, held March 29 to April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Texan.

Egan Advances 26-Year Company Leader Chris Weaver to President in Planned Transition

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:04:00 -0400

Outgoing President Andy Jasper will remain active at Egan, supporting Weaver and focusing on business development.

Trane Technologies Unveils New HVAC Training Center

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:34:00 -0400

The new Trane Advanced Technology Training Center delivers hands-on training for the company’s industry-leading HVAC technician workforce.

Watts Opens Nominations for 2026 Backflow Hero Award Ahead of National Backflow Prevention Day

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:20:00 -0400

The annual program recognizes professionals protecting drinking water and advancing backflow prevention across North America.

Service Experts Continues Franchise Expansion With New Texas Agreement

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:05:00 -0400

This agreement reflects growing interest in the company's franchise model, giving operators access to more than 30 years of operational infrastructure.

ISH China & CIHE Marks 30th Anniversary With Strong Global Turnout

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:42:00 -0400

HVAC trade fair draws 76,573 visitors from 81 countries, highlighting innovation, international collaboration and industry growth.

Mikala Sposito Makes History as First Woman to Represent United States in Welding at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:46:00 -0400

The first U.S. female welding competitor demonstrates exceptional technical skill, discipline, and consistency under intense pressure.

Sioux Chief Launches Newly Updated Website

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:35:00 -0400

The transition will begin Friday evening and will be “ready for business” first thing Monday morning, April 20.

AFSA Scholarship Contest Helps Next Generation

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:37:00 -0400

AFSA’s scholarship program continues to grow, educating hundreds of thousands of people and awarding over $350,000 through this contest.

IAPMO WE•Stand Monograph Now Available

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0400

IAPMO has made the 2026 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) technical committee meeting monograph available for download.

A. O. Smith Kicks Off Spring Promotion With Participating Wholesale Partners

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:15:00 -0400

A. O. Smith has launched its highly anticipated Spring Tools promotion.

ASHRAE Announces New Study Quantifying Global CO2 Reduction Enabled by BACnet Building Automation

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:46:00 -0400

The study reveals that BACnet-enabled building automation systems have mitigated 1.4 billion tons of CO₂ since 1995.

Dayco Systems Launches Sensory-Inclusive At-Home Service With KultureCity

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:29:00 -0400

The partnership brings sensory-inclusive training and tools to Dayco technicians, improving at-home service for customers with sensory needs.

Watts Training Cup Challenge Builds Momentum as Contractors Nationwide Log Training Completions

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:16:00 -0400

The promotion runs through May 1, 2026, still giving participants some time to train, earn, and win.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Correlating Committee Members for 2030 UPC, UMC

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:10:00 -0400

The deadline to submit an application is May 22.

F.W. Webb Celebrates 160 Years by Highlighting Customer Relationships and Employee Contributions

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:03:00 -0400

To celebrate, F.W. Webb is showcasing its dedicated employees and the relationships it has with the trade professionals it serves.

Speakman Duo Faucet Collection Wins 2025 Good Design Award

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:46:00 -0400

Speakman’s Duo Faucet Collection stood out for its innovative approach to customization, enabling mixed‑metal aesthetics through a removable, interchangeable sleeve system.

PHCC CONNECT 2026 Opens Registration for Milwaukee Conference

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:50:00 -0400

Plumbing and HVACR contractors can now register for the Oct. 19–22 event featuring education, networking and a product showcase in Milwaukee.

ACCA Expands Children’s Book Partnership to Champion Workforce Development in the Trades

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:46:00 -0400

ACCA is proud to announce its support of The Water Came to a Stop, the debut book in author Ryan Kiscaden’s Next Up Trades Series.

AFSA, Oklahoma State University Launch Hands-On Fire Sprinkler Training in Dallas

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:14:00 -0400

Three-day program offers immersive, real-world training to help contractors and inspectors master ITM requirements under NFPA 13 and NFPA 25.

Plastics Pipe Institute Updates Marine Chapter of Polyethylene Pipe Handbook

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:38:00 -0400

Chapter 10 of PPI’s Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe now offers expanded technical guidance for safer, more efficient marine HDPE pipeline installations.

Bernzomatic Announces Investment in 50-Plus Scholarships for Future Plumbers and Contractors

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:18:00 -0400

The PHCC Educational Foundation is proud to announce Bernzomatic as the newest major sponsor for the PHCC scholarship program.

IWSH Community Plumbing Challenge Comes to Los Angeles Mission

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:52:00 -0400

Marking both IAPMO’s centenary and IWSH’s 10th year, IWSH is bringing skilled plumbers and quality products to one of Los Angeles’ most essential community organizations.

Registration Open for ASPE June 2026 MedGas Workshop

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:58:00 -0400

The next in-person ASPE MedGas Workshop will be held at ASPE’s headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, June 11–14, hosted by MediTrac.

NFPA to Host Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:48:00 -0400

NFPA’s 2026 Conference & Expo will bring thousands of safety professionals to Las Vegas for three days of education, code insights and emerging trends across fire, electrical and life safety.