Faced with costly turnover and a tightening labor market, Cooper’s Plumbing & Air partnered with Reins to launch an equity-based incentive system that gives employees real ownership in the business. The approach has boosted retention, strengthened culture, and offers a model for how contractors can keep teams engaged beyond paychecks alone.
Buildxact’s AI-powered estimating and project management tools streamline workflows, saving builders time and money.
September 10, 2025
By automating time-consuming tasks like takeoffs, quoting and scheduling, the platform is enabling builders to do more with less—boosting efficiency, supporting apprenticeships and making the trades more appealing for the next generation.
A standing building isn’t enough. For mission-critical facilities, seismic resilience means keeping essential systems running after an earthquake. From BIM-driven coordination to cable-based bracing innovations, the industry is shifting from survival to continuity.
The companies will work together to elevate the services and level of support that they provide.
August 4, 2025
The provider of back-office solutions company and Kanara CEO Lorenzo Plaath will join forces to provide "a complete life cycle of professional services."
Johnson Controls unveils Metasys 14.1, delivering advanced energy insights, improved system flexibility and building automation in a unified platform.
June 26, 2025
Johnson Controls’ latest Metasys update introduces new tools for tracking energy use, improving system flexibility and supporting sustainability goals. Version 14.1 reflects ongoing efforts to help facilities manage building operations more efficiently and adapt to evolving regulatory and technological demands.
Fujitsu General America debuts the Infinite Comfort Pro App, a powerful project planning and system selection tool designed to simplify HVAC work with AIRSTAGE systems.