AI Technology

ServiceTitan Report Finds 74% of Residential Contractors See AI as Key to Efficiency

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:25:00 -0400

Early adopters are already seeing measurable results, including 48% reporting increased productivity and 45% reporting time savings.

AIIR Products Partners With Texas AirSystems to Expand AI-Powered HVAC Solutions

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:28:00 -0400

The collaboration pairs innovative HVAC platform with customer‑first distribution network to meet growing demand for future‑ready building solutions.

The AI Capability PHCP Distributors Are Missing

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Discover how AI is solving the "cross-referencing gap" in PHCP distribution, allowing sales teams to instantly match outside brands and turn complex plan-and-spec work into a high-margin revenue driver.

UpCodes Launches AI-Native Specifications Solution to Address Growing Compliance Complexity in U.S. Construction

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:15:00 -0400

New code-to-spec workflow connects building regulations directly to project specifications, helping teams surface risks earlier and reduce costly rework.

ACCA Partners With Hatch

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:14:00 -0400

ACCA has partnered with Hatch, an AI customer service representative platform for service businesses, as a Strategic Partner.

Instant Insight: How AI is Changing the Game for Contractors

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:21:00 -0400

In our latest Instant Insight, PHC News Editor Steve Smith sits down with Jimmy Thompson, senior sales manager, Podium, to break down how AI-powered tools are changing the way contractors connect with customers and grow their businesses.

Data Centers Are Expanding Fast, So Are Their Water Demands

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With $64 billion in projects already stalled by public concern and local resource strain, water stewardship has moved from a sustainability checkbox to a critical business requirement. Explore the emerging technologies and new G12 guidelines shaping the future of AI infrastructure.

Daikin Industries Selects Outerport to Make Unstructured Engineering Design Data AI-Ready

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:11:00 -0400

Outerport becomes the core drawing parsing and extraction platform to power Daikin's AI-driven engineering workflows.

Proton Attacks Point Solutions With First Industry Cloud for Distributors

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:50:00 -0400

Proton.ai has launched the first industry cloud platform purpose-built for distribution, offering a unified suite of AI-powered products that replaces the patchwork of disconnected tools most distributors rely on today.

PHCC Educational Foundation Crowns Winners of the Redesigned National HVAC Apprenticeship Competition

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:17:00 -0500

Elite technicians demonstrate the advanced skills required beyond basic repair to succeed in the future of the trade.

Wrench Group Partners With Lace AI

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:09:00 -0500

The partnership aims to elevate contact center performance, unlock advanced data capabilities and enhance customer experience to drive profitability.

Practical Intelligence for the Modern PHCP Warehouse

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Wholesale distributors in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping (PHCP) industry operate in one of the most complex order fulfillment operations in the modern supply chain.

How to Be In The 5% of Successful AI Implementations

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 95% of generative artificial intelligence (AI) pilots at companies fail to deliver revenue impact (https://yhoo.it/4nHjebz).

Beyond the Hard Hat: Why the Smartest Contractors Are Betting on Data, Prefabrication and AI

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In a market where labor remains scarce despite rising demand, Travis Voss argues that the most successful contractors in 2026 will be those who replace "downstream firefighting" with model-driven workflows, prefabrication, and AI-enhanced data analytics.

Applied AI For Distributors 2026 Is Different

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:01:00 -0500

After three years of analyzing and forecasting AI's potential, this year’s Applied AI for Distributors is laser-focused on practical implementation. Distribution leaders have moved past the “what ifs” — now they need to know how to get things done.

HARDI Engages Senior AI Advisor Mandy Long to Support Member Education

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:59:00 -0500

The partnership will support HARDI member companies as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent across the tools, platforms, and processes shaping wholesale distribution.

The Time for AI Is Now - No, Really.