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AI is changing the rules of search: home service companies need to pay attention

With the prevalence of AI in search engines, home service companies have to adapt.
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Katie Donovan
August 6, 2025

For home service companies, it's important to stay up to date on the latest in search engine trends, especially when it comes to AI. 


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Contractor optimism grows as ABC's Backlog Indicator rebounds in June

Contractor backlog rose in June, signaling steady demand despite economic headwinds.
July 15, 2025

ABC’s latest Construction Backlog Indicator shows an increase to 8.7 months, with confidence in sales and profits remaining strong, fueled in part by a data center construction surge.


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PHCC contractors make major impact during 2025 legislative conference

PHCC members rally in Washington.
June 2, 2025

More than 100 PHCC members met with lawmakers during the 2025 Legislative Conference to champion industry priorities.


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BDR announces Profit Launch business planning workshops for home service companies

Upcoming sessions will help HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other contracting companies develop comprehensive business plans.
May 1, 2025

Registration is open now, with sessions beginning in September. 


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Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning opens second location

The company will continue operations in their original headquarters in addition to the new location.
April 16, 2025

The Brooklyn business has expanded to a new location in Park Slope. 


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Guest Editorial | Ralph Sita, Jr.

When to invest in your contracting business

Striking a balance.
Ralph Sita Jr.
Ralph P. Sita Jr. CPA
September 13, 2024

After hard work, your contracting company is turning a profit. You need to decide when to invest some of that money back into the business, balancing saving and making improvements to stay competitive.


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Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing expands services to Dayton area

May 13, 2024

Thomas & Galbraith, a heating, cooling and plumbing company serving southwest Ohio, announced it is expanding services into Dayton, Ohio. 


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BuyFin payment processing and consumer financing now available to help business owners unlock growth

May 7, 2024

BuyFin Payment Processing, which is offered in conjunction with third-party partners, helps business owners get paid faster from customers with competitive processing rates and a best-in-class technology platform, the company states.


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Drain-cleaning franchise ZOOM DRAIN adds 12th location

The newest franchise is ZOOM DRAIN New Jersey.
December 17, 2018

The newest franchise location will serve New Jersey's Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic counties.


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NY contractor upgrades Manhattan school's aquatics center

Stalco Construction completes $7.2 million upgrade to CUNY school's 10,500-square-foot pool facility
October 5, 2018

The upgrade included installing a new steampipe system and structural concrete reinforcements.


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