Mechanical

ServiceTitan Report Finds AI Adoption Accelerating Across the Trades

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:20:00 -0400

ServiceTitan has released its The Update: 2026 State of AI in the Trades Report, its second report examining the adoption and impact of artificial intelligence across the trades.

MCAA 2027 Annual Convention Registration Opens Oct. 7

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:04:00 -0400

Registration opens Oct. 7 for the 2027 MCAA Annual Convention, set for March 7–11 in San Diego, featuring education, networking, exhibits and special events.

BDR Announces Dynamic Keynote Speakers for SPARK 2027

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:20:00 -0400

Business leaders Greg Offner and Adam Markel will present inspiring and actionable insights as SPARK’s keynotes next year.

ServiceTitan Report Finds Commercial Contractors Prioritizing Profitability and AI Adoption

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:05:00 -0400

Commercial contractors are prioritizing profitability, cash flow and AI adoption as they navigate evolving cost pressures and field-service challenges.

Nearly 6,000 Union Tradeswomen to Gather in Houston for Tradeswomen Build Nations

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:50:00 -0400

Tradeswomen Build Nations is the world's largest annual gathering of women working in the unionized skilled trades.

IAPMO Concludes 2026 Annual Education and Business Conference, Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:34:00 -0400

IAPMO marked its centennial at its 2026 Annual Education and Business Conference, celebrating its history while recognizing industry leaders and contributors.

Registration Now Open for 2027 Safety & Health Conference

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:21:00 -0400

Join MCAA, SMACNA, and TAUC for the premier construction safety event of the year.

IAPMO Dain Hansen Appointed to U.S. Government Industry Trade Advisory Committee

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:17:00 -0400

Hansen will bring industry expertise to federal discussions on trade barriers, trade agreements and market access during the committee’s 2026-2030 term.

IAPMO Dain Hansen Appointed to U.S. Government Industry Trade Advisory Committee

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:08:00 -0400

IAPMO’s Dain Hansen has been appointed to the U.S. Government’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee, bringing the plumbing and mechanical industry’s perspective to federal trade policy.

17th Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive Raises More than $25,000 Worth of Donations for Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:11:00 -0400

Since launching the Tool Drive in 2010, Sonnhalter has helped collect $628,000 in donations to benefit Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity.

From Awareness to Action: MCAA Supports Suicide Prevention Across the Mechanical Construction Industry

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:57:00 -0400

For MCAA, the message is straightforward: Mental health and suicide prevention belong alongside every other safety and health priority affecting our workforce.

Report on Comments Toward Development of 2027 USHGC, USPSHTC, WE•Stand Now Available for Online Download

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:22:00 -0400

The 2026 Reports on Comments for IAPMO’s 2027 USHGC, USPSHTC and WE•Stand are now available for public review, with comments due Oct. 30.

IAPMO Signs MOUs With CIPHE, ASPE at 14th World Plumbing Conference

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:42:00 -0400

IAPMO, CIPHE and ASPE join forces to tackle global plumbing challenges through expanded collaboration on sustainability, water efficiency, education and innovation.

MCAA President Curtis Harbour Highlights Strong MCAA-UA Partnership at UA Convention

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:16:00 -0400

MCAA President Curtis Harbour highlights a strengthened UA-MCAA partnership and the opportunities ahead for the union mechanical construction industry.

Every Construction Company Needs a Technology Playbook

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

If you step into most contractors’ offices and ask how they decide what technology to buy (or more and more these days with AI and various low/no code platforms), you will get some version of the same answer.

New Kid on the Block

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Shaw Supply, a wholesale plumbing and mechanical distributor that opened its doors in Long Island City, New York, in August 2025, is a brand-new independent in an industry where that’s become a rarity.

IWSH, Local Plumbers Complete Major Upgrades at Los Angeles Mission

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:01:00 -0400

IWSH has completed a major plumbing upgrade at the Los Angeles Mission, strengthening essential facilities used by more than 1,000 people each day.

Congratulations to Coleton Haggin, Recipient of Thomas J. Wanner Memorial Scholarship

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:55:00 -0400

Congratulations to Coleton Haggin on receiving the Thomas J. Wanner Memorial Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast this past spring in Phoenix.

New Skills Ontario Employment Training Program Sees Almost $1.2 Million Investment From Ontario Government

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:13:00 -0400

The Trade Up, Move Up Program will support 250 individuals looking to enter the skilled trades.

ASHRAE Highlights Building Resources as Communities Face Water and Air Quality Challenges

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 -0400

The science-based guidance helps building professionals reduce risks from legionella and wildfire smoke.

Congratulations to Lily Lubs, Recipient of Reilly Family Memorial Scholarship

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:51:00 -0400

Congratulations to Lily Lubs on receiving the Reilly Family Memorial Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast in Phoenix.

Victaulic Expands European Modular Construction Capabilities With Acquisition of Arumani

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:49:00 -0400

The acquisition of Arumani strengthens Victaulic’s modular capabilities, accelerating project timelines and improving construction efficiency.

Texas Strengthens Building Safety and Resilience by Adopting 2024 International Codes

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:43:00 -0400

Texas has adopted three of the 2024 International Codes®, taking a significant step toward ensuring the efficiency and resiliency of its communities.

Ripley PR Wins Silver at Inaugural 2026 TITAN American Business Awards

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:24:00 -0400

Ripley PR has been named a silver winner in the TITAN American Business Awards’ Outstanding PR Campaign category for its work with Reins.

Congratulations to Preston McDonald, Recipient of the ATP Inspiring Future Leaders Scholarship

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:02:00 -0400

ATP presented a $2,500 scholarship designed to recognize, support, and inspire students whose goal is to pursue a degree in the mechanical industry.

Beyond Prefab: How to Make Industrialized Construction Work

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The construction industry is experiencing a pivotal moment, where rising costs and labor shortages demand a smarter, more integrated approach to building.

National Technical Institute Graduates 103 Certified HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Technicians From Phoenix Campus

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:01:00 -0400

NTI’s largest graduating class of 2026 fills critical HVAC, plumbing and electrical jobs.

Contractor Commerce Partners With Mediagistic

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:14:00 -0400

Contractor Commerce teams with Mediagistic to help home service companies convert more customers online.

BDR Brings High-Impact Training to Texas Contractors

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:53:00 -0400

BDR's two-day Profit and Growth Accelerator Series heads to Texas Aug. 18-19, offering home service contractors practical training to boost sales, pricing and profitability.

Oatey Co. Promotes Alan Toot to Vice President of Engineering

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:01:00 -0400

Toot will lead Oatey's engineering team, driving product innovation and long-term growth.