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The untapped power of your existing software

Jenny Benbrook, CEO of Powerhouse Consulting, weighs in on the power of the software that you already have.

October 6, 2025

Contractors are often paying for more than they realize. Here’s how slowing down, starting small, and training your team can unlock hidden efficiency and profit.

SJE acquires AMI Global

This acquisition will expand Industrial Internet of Things capabilities.

September 23, 2025

This marks the company's sixth acquisition since 2021, and the first of 2025.

Purpose over paychecks

One Georgia business tries new retention strategies inspired by the tech industry.

Kristen R. Bayles

September 22, 2025

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 leverages AI to combat home construction labor shortage, empowering a future-ready workforce

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.

An infographic with several tools, which says, "Your Ace Hardware, now on DoorDash."

Ace Hardware on DoorDash for exclusive nationwide on-demand delivery

This partnership offers speedy delivery on items from Ace Hardware.

September 9, 2025

As part of this new partnership, there are two codes for a percentage off orders from Ace Hardware placed on the DoorDash app.

Reliance Water Heaters launches new website

The website is focused on meeting the needs of homeowners.

September 8, 2025

Full of updates in ease-of-use and accessibility, this new website is now live.

An HVAC duct seismically braced using a cable system.

From complexity to confidence

Evolving approaches to seismic bracing.

August 26, 2025

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.

Lorenzo Plaath, CEO of Kanara Technology Enterprise, Inc.

Contractor in Charge and Kanara Technology Enterprise, Inc. announce strategic partnership

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."

Lochinvar unveils new website

The new website is designed to further support professionals.

July 29, 2025

Lochinvar's new website upgrades include a mobile-friendly design, reorganized navigation system and improved search functionality

ServiceTrade unifies sales and service operations

The company hopes this will maximize revenue and growth for commercial contractors.

June 10, 2025

Integrated sales, service delivery, sales management and back-office functionality deliver predictable revenue, eliminates operational friction and accelerates growth.