As states seek solutions to skilled labor shortages, Louisiana's HB953 highlights the challenge of expanding workforce access while maintaining competency and safety standards.
The legislation transfers oversight from the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana and lowers training requirements, prompting debate over the future of plumbing licensure and apprenticeship.
Air-to-water heat pumps are different from boilers. As the outdoor air temperature decreases, their heating output decreases. That’s a characteristic of all air-source heat pumps, and it runs opposite to how heating load changes with decreasing outdoor temperature.
The AI Connector lets JobTread customers connect AI tools like Anthropic’s Claude or OpenAI’s ChatGPT directly to their organization through JobTread’s native integration.
AI-powered receptionists are emerging as a tool that can help businesses improve responsiveness, streamline operations, and compete more effectively in an increasingly fast-paced market.
Co-founders Jay Hollabaugh and Brenda Cashdollar discuss the company’s growth, hands-on training philosophy, technology investments and commitment to building long-term relationships across the plumbing industry.
The Copper Development Association’s Tube & Fittings Council discusses workforce training, installation best practices and the role of copper in nationwide LSLR efforts.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements mandate the replacement of all lead service lines within the next decade, driving what is expected to be one of the largest drinking water infrastructure efforts in recent history.
Traveling in a custom-branded Airstream trailer that serves as a mobile studio, the tour will stop at construction projects, infrastructure landmarks, stadiums and high-profile sites and events.
June 1, 2026
Trimble will document this journey across the country, producing immersive videos, real-time social media content and in-depth interviews that showcase Trimble customers and technology in action.