AI Technology

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.

Bluon Brings Back Best-in-Class Live Tech Support for HVAC-R Field Technicians

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:44:00 -0400

Live Technical Support quickly routes service calls to HVAC pros who have decades of experience with specific types of equipment and problems.

Articul8 AI and ASME Announce Industry-First Domain-Specific GenAI Model for Engineering Standards

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:05:00 -0400

ASME and Articul8 AI are bringing generative AI to engineering standards, helping engineers, designers and technicians access trusted codes and standards more efficiently.

Trane Technologies Introduces First Data Center Thermal Management Kits in Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Forma

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:42:59 -0400

The new reference kits simplify engineering, help reduce redesign risk, and help accelerate deployment for high-density AI factories and data center projects.

Continuum Launches ReFlow

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:12:00 -0400

Continuum AI’s new ReFlow solution helps distributors optimize inventory, reduce excess stock and recover working capital.

Houzz Announces 2027 Scholarship Program for Future Construction and Design Professionals

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:24:00 -0400

The annual program awards five scholarships to students pursuing careers in construction, architecture, design and the skilled trades.

NIST Seeks Comments on New AI Evaluation Framework

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:48:00 -0400

NIST welcomes input on the framework’s flexibility and scope, TEVV activities that may not be adequately addressed, and any aspects that warrant clarification or expansion.

Strickland Tudor Joins CAMP Digital as Chief Revenue Officer

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:39:00 -0400

A respected industry leader with more than 30 years of experience, Tudor will lead CAMP’s revenue organization and help accelerate the company’s continued growth/

AI in Your Business

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

The use of Artificial Intelligence is no longer an option. It isn’t an experimental technology.

Why Some Contractors Show Up in AI Answers And Others Don’t

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

My house has a living room with a vaulted ceiling and a loft area above it. That means in summer, the temperatures can get a little uneve So out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT a simple question

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.

Johnstone Supply Heartland Group Selects Augment as AI Partner

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:54:00 -0400

Johnstone Supply Heartland Group has partnered with Augment to accelerate quote-to-cash With AI

Johnson Controls Introduces Absorption Chiller Reference Design Guide

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:52:00 -0400

Johnson Controls unveils a new guide that helps data centers harness waste heat for cooling, reducing energy demand and maximizing AI computing capacity.