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Registration now open for PMI25 Manufacturing Success Conference

The conference will be held in Chicago from Nov. 3-6th.

July 22, 2025

Keynote speakers include Brett Kulp, Stephanie Klein, Justin Brown and more.

AI-Driven innovation in construction and building operations to headline ASHRAE’s 2025 CIDCO in Denver

The conference will take place August 13-15 in Denver, Colorado.

July 21, 2025

ASHRAE has announced keynote speakers and programming for its 2025 CIDCO Conference, with a focus on decarbonization, AI in building performance and integrated strategies for high-efficiency buildings.

70%+ of home service professionals now use AI to cut admin work, not field jobs, Housecall Pro report finds

Business owners across all trades are embracing AI to boost productivity and reclaim time — while keeping the skilled, hands-on work human-first.

June 3, 2025

Housecall Pro's report found that AI is being used as a tool to cut back on admin work for many skilled trade businesses.

Netic launches with $20M to fix the $500B industries that keep America running

Netic exits stealth with $20M and a mission to automate revenue in essential service industries.

June 2, 2025

A team from Scale AI, HRT and Palantir brings autonomous AI that executes — not assists — to America's overlooked service industries.

Guest Editorial | Chris Lollini

Has AI killed the need for local SEO?

The New Reality for plumbing and HVAC Marketing.

Chris Lollini

May 27, 2025

Today, AI is changing how people search for services and solve problems. But does this spell the end for traditional local SEO? Not quite. Instead, it signals that plumbing and HVAC businesses must evolve to thrive in an AI-driven world.

Attendees of the PHCC Super Foremen Workshop watching a presentation.

PHCC Foremen Workshop highlights AI and innovation for field leadership

This year's theme was Creating Super Foremen.

May 9, 2025

Attendees worked to improve their understanding on emerging technologies, including AI platforms.

Behind the Wall: Where smart plumbing gets smarter

Adoption of connected plumbing systems calls for greater cybersecurity awareness and consumer education.

Kristen R. Bayles

May 2, 2025

From smarter water heaters and valves to AI-powered diagnostics and real-time energy optimization, the future of plumbing is here —and it’s connected.

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Editorial Opinion | Nicole Krawcke

How AI can help forge human connections

Find ways for artificial intelligence to augment operations and reallocate resources to more important tasks.

Nicole Krawcke

December 13, 2024

Embrace AI to future-proof your team and enhance human connections in the workplace. AI is transforming industries by augmenting productivity and redefining job roles.

Workiz launches innovative Genius Answering to help transform field service management

December 6, 2024

Genius Answering is the latest innovation in the Workiz Genius suite aimed at redefining after-hours field service operations.

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Nexstar Network’s annual Super Meeting 2024

Leveraging AI can boost efficiency and profitability for plumbing, HVAC contractors

Technology is changing every aspect of the home services industry.

Nicole Krawcke

December 3, 2024

The home services industry is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), as showcased at the Nexstar Network Super Meeting. Experts like Rocky Ozacki stress the urgency of AI integration, while companies like SafeAire and Avoca AI demonstrate how these technologies enhance operations and customer interactions.