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- Construction Unemployment Holds Below 4% Nationwide as Hiring Gains Continue to Slow December 19, 2025ABC analysis shows September construction unemployment at 3.8%, with labor shortages and rising costs still pressuring contractors.
- Weighted Check Valves Leave Water with ‘One Way Out’ December 18, 2025A mixed-up boiler valving job has Done Somebody Wrong. Can the author ensure there will be Trouble No More?
- What’s in Store at AHR Expo 2026 December 18, 2025We preview the big show as it returns to Las Vegas: events, exhibitors, products, education sessions, and how to get the most out of your time.
- GF Names Javier Alarcón Vice President of Finance for Building Flow Solutions Americas December 17, 2025Veteran finance leader brings 25+ years of global experience supporting growth, operational discipline, and long-term value creation.
- PRO-TEC Plumbing & Air Launches Holiday Giving Initiatives Across Southwest Florida December 17, 2025Plumbing and HVAC contractor donates memberships, hosts toy drive, and supports pet adoption.
- Northern Tool Brings High School Trades Training to Prime-Time Television December 17, 2025New RACER Network series tracks CTE students transforming a Harley-Davidson into a flat-track racer.
- AI Adoption Accelerates in Skilled Trades, Driving Efficiency and Growth December 16, 2025ServiceTitan’s first AI in the Trades report reveals nearly half of contractors are using AI tools to boost productivity, streamline operations, and grow revenue.
- Construction Backlog Slips to 8.1 Months as Confidence Remains Expansionary December 16, 2025ABC survey shows modest backlog decline, with sales expectations still pointing to growth.
- Construction Adds 28,000 Jobs in November as Nonresidential Work Leads Gains December 16, 2025ABC analysis shows steady year-over-year growth, driven by specialty trades and institutional projects.
- The Power of AI Comes to Commissioning Mechanical Systems December 16, 2025CxPlanner offers software that keeps the user in control—and results verifiable—while automating tasks that can slow the commissioning process down.
- AWS Foundation Opens 2026 Welding Scholarships With $2.7M Available December 15, 2025Funding supports technical, associate, and bachelor-level welding education across North America.
- 7 Ways to Make This Year Better Than Last Year December 15, 2025Decide to make this year a great one and it will be. Do not accept anything less. Push harder if you need more effort.
- Marketing & Sales + a Productivity App December 15, 2025Reviews of the Thryv marketing platform, the Tofu Premium productivity app, and the Arcsite mobile sales tool.
- Keeping Your Focus: Inventory December 15, 2025What do you know about inventory and inventory control? Whether you are a service shop or a major commercial/industrial contractor, that is an area where a little attention can make a big difference.
- ServiceTitan Marks Second Annual Day of the Trades, Spotlighting Contractors Powering Their Communities December 12, 2025ServiceTitan and trade businesses nationwide highlight giving-back projects—from HVAC upgrades for shelters to wish-granting support for local families.
- Weekly Product Gallery: Buyers Products, General Pipe Cleaners, ASC Engineered Solutions, Matco-Norca, Pfannenberg, NWPX Park December 12, 2025This week's gallery features heavy-duty toolboxes for flatbed trucks, heavy-duty closet augers, rigid couplings with visual and tactile verification, a flexible frost-free sillcock, thermostats with universal temperature controls, and an oil-water separator for contaminant removal.
- Compensation Plans That Actually Drive Performance December 12, 2025Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show.
- Beyond the Wrench: How Partnership, Transparency, and Service Excellence Build a Stronger Future for Trades December 11, 2025By prioritizing transparency and exceptional customer experience, a more robust and trustworthy ecosystem can be built to the benefit of both customers and contractors.
- Tom Rusin December 11, 2025
- Integrating Smart Home Tech and Hydronic Heating Solutions in 2026 December 11, 2025Smart home integration is quickly developing systems that anticipate, optimize and self-correct. Here’s what’s changing hydronic heating for the better.