AI Technology

BuildOps Introduces AI Agents to Streamline Contractor Operations

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:07:00 -0500

The new AI agents help commercial contractors identify missed revenue, resolve stalled jobs and improve billing accuracy.

CAMP Digital Earns 2026 Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:03:00 -0500

CAMP Digital has won the 2026 Microsoft Advertising Partner Award for Performance AI Innovation and Microsoft’s Channel Partner of the Year award.

Proton.ai Launches Industry-wide Job Board

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:39:00 -0500

The new Jobs in Distribution board lists openings at distributors who use Proton, and lets job seekers compare employer-published pay.

Resideo Introduces Pro-IQ Predict

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:46:00 -0500

The new AI-powered analytics service for HVAC contractors can predict equipment issues and deliver more proactive service opportunities.

Digital Twins and the Future of High-Performance HVAC Systems

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:57:20 -0500

Engineers, building owners, and facility operators are under growing pressure to cut energy use, lower carbon emissions, improve reliability, and extend equipment life while managing increasingly complex HVAC systems and constraints.

A. O. Smith Cyclone Flex Commercial Gas Water Heater

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:41:00 -0400

The A. O. Smith Cyclone Flex Commercial Gas Water Heater delivers superior, high-efficiency performance Cyclone is known for while remaining on the cutting edge of technology.

ANSI Rolls Out ANSI AI Register

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:16:00 -0400

ANSI has launched a new platform to improve transparency and help organizations navigate AI standards, certifications and trust-related information.

ASHRAE Announces Full Technical Program for 2027 Winter Conference

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:49:00 -0400

ASHRAE releases its 2027 Winter Conference program, featuring more than 100 technical sessions on HVAC&R innovations, AI and building decarbonization.

Contractor Commerce Says Hidden Pricing Could Cost Contractors in the AI Era

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:54:00 -0400

Scott Ossim will show why online pricing matters as more homeowners turn to AI for answers.

CAMP Digital and Google Host New Era of Search Summit

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:56:00 -0400

The invitation-only event in New York City reflects the digital marketing agency’s growing role in helping home service companies navigate the changing search landscape.

Bluon Brings Deep HVAC Asset Intelligence to Contractors and Property Managers

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:33:00 -0400

Asset Manager will enrich basic equipment records with deep technical specifications, age and warranty status, original documentation, complete bill of materials and much more.

Rheem Strengthens Leadership to Advance AI and Digital Transformation

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:06:00 -0400

Eric Varton joins Rheem to lead global R&D and technology as Alan Machuga takes a leadership role focused on digital strategy and AI transformation.

Watsco Schedules Third Quarter Conference Call

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:53:00 -0400

Watsco has announced that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its 2026 third quarter results on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

DEWALT Unveils Tool Connect Partner Network

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:22:00 -0400

The Network is a first-of-its-kind ecosystem that integrates leading technology providers to deliver the most comprehensive jobsite asset tracking solution in the construction industry.

ServiceTitan Announces New and Expanded Capabilities at Pantheon 2026

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:44:00 -0400

The company is expanding its AI capabilities with Max for residential in-home trades, a pilot for commercial and roofing customers, and new product capabilities announced at Pantheon 2026.

Invoca Launches Data + AI Home Services Solution That Turns Leads Into Booked Jobs

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:36:00 -0400

The new solution includes AI agents that respond instantly to digital and phone leads, autonomously book appointments in ServiceTitan and Salesforce Field Service, and optimize Google LSA campaigns.

LeadSmart Launches Meridian360

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:15:00 -0400

The new Enterprise Growth Platform connects ERP, CRM, marketing, quoting, e-commerce data, and other connected systems into one view of the business.

LG Electronics Establishes First U.S. Factory to Produce Chillers for AI Data Center Cooling

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:11:00 -0400

LG Electronics is establishing a new facility in Virginia to help the company respond quickly to growing chiller demand across North America.

Why Credibility Now Shapes How PHCP Brands Are Found

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For years, search has been one of the most reliable ways for customers to find information about services, products and companies. When someone needed an answer, they typed a question into Google.

How Smarter Fluid Infrastructure Supports Data Center Liquid Cooling

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As generative AI drives greater demand for data center capacity, mechanical contractors are facing new challenges in designing, installing and maintaining the cooling infrastructure that supports these facilities.

Data Centers Continue to Blast Off With No End in Sight

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The data center surge remains the single most powerful driver of industrial spending worldwide as it enters the back half of 2026.

Trade Intelligence: Organize, Optimize and Scale

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When people talk about artificial intelligence (AI) in construction, they jump straight to the shiny stuff: the robots, the automation, the blueprint-reading software, and the latest pitch that makes it sound like the trades have been standing still while everyone else has discovered the future.

ServiceTitan Announces Strategic Partnership With Ramp

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:04:00 -0400

ServiceTitan and Ramp have partnered to streamline contractor spending, reduce manual work and improve cost visibility.

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.

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.

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.

Pity Party

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

The McNeeley View: As we self-perceived small guys whine about competing for talent, let’s pause the pity party for a moment.

What CDG’s AI Strategy Signals for the Future of Distribution

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

Artificial intelligence (AI)is no longer a topic reserved for technology conferences and trade press speculation.

Data Center Cooling: The Thermal Backbone of Digital Infrastructure

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

As digital infrastructure becomes more powerful, more compact and more essential to everyday business operations, data center cooling has become one of the most important disciplines in facility engineering.

New Trades Coverage Data Shows Rapid Adoption of AI Exclusions in Business Liability Insurance

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:47:00 -0400

A nationwide review of every commercial insurance filing since the first forms appeared finds 4,078 filed form adoptions across 49 states and the District of Columbia.