4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (440+ words) Student: Why do I need to learn algebra, geometry and trigonometry? I'll never use them in real life. Teacher: You won't, but the smart kids will. "What it takes to have a career in the trades" is an open-ended question…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1042+ words) Because critical procurement workflows are still running on manual, outdated processes, decision-making has become drastically slowed at the worst possible moment. The data center surge is exposing cracks in the foundation of legacy processes, and old ways of working cannot…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (522+ words) The A. O. Smith BTH-400 Cyclone" FLEX" (part of the 400100 G/100381400 series) is a 119-gallon, high-efficiency condensing commercial gas water heater delivering up to 95% thermal efficiency and 399, 900 BTU/h. A. O. Smith is a familiar name to anyone in the plumbing and hydronic heating industry....

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (405+ words) A group presentation led by Kirk Alter at the May Foreman Workshop." FALLS CHURCH, VA " The most skilled installer on a jobsite is not always the most effective foreman"and that distinction was at the center of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (330+ words) MIDDLEVILLE, MI " Bradford White Corporation, a manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, has announced the continuation of its partnership with Home Repair Services, including a recent $10, 000 charitable contribution to support critical repair programs for homeowners in need throughout…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (147+ words) Contractor Magazine WASHINGTON, DC " The construction sector saw 224, 000 job openings on the last day of March, 2026, this according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics" Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. (JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (198+ words) Contractor Magazine Monthly Plumbing Quiz: Plumbing Tools You can't be a plumber without them, and every plumber has their favorite tool for this or that job'but how well do you know the technology behind the tool? Take our quiz and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (602+ words) Data leakage is the most urgent risk for contractors using AI tools and it is one of the most widely misunderstood. It is not just about hackers getting into your systems. In many cases, it is built directly into how…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (374+ words) WASHINGTON, DC " The International Code Council has launched its annual Building Safety Month campaign, a May initiative focused on how building codes, inspections and construction best practices help protect homes and communities. Now in its 46th year, the program arrives as…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (258+ words) Canadian HVAC contractors now have access to EGIA Contractor University through an HRAI-branded platform 10-day free trial includes full training library, business evaluation, roadmap, one-on-one coaching, and expert support HVAC distributors can join EGIA's Distributor University at discounted rates to…...