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BDR unveils fall classes

Business Development Resources has released its fall lineup of BDR University training courses for professionals across the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades.

September 23, 2025

Covering topics from sales and customer experience to financial management and leadership development, the interactive courses aim to equip contractors and their teams with practical skills to strengthen business performance.

IAPMO elects Stettler President, advances 2027 uniform codes at 2025 Annual Education and Business Conference

IAPMO’s 2025 Education and Business Conference brought together plumbing and mechanical professionals.

September 23, 2025

IAPMO’s conference highlighted collaboration, innovation and a shared commitment to public health and safety across the industry.

Taco’s custom fabrication capabilities meet unique system requirements

Taco's in-house team works to design custom solutions.

September 23, 2025

Taco’s custom fabrication capabilities help contractors and engineers develop solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each project.

The Home Depot launches digital project planning tool for pros

The tool centralizes material lists, order tracking, delivery preferences, pricing visibility and team collaboration.

September 23, 2025

The Home Depot has introduced a digital Project Planning tool aimed at helping professional contractors organize and manage complex jobs through a single platform.

Plumbing Manufacturers International congratulates Jessica Kramer on her confirmation as EPA’s office of water assistant administrator

Jessica Kramer’s confirmation emphasizes collaboration on science-based policies that strengthen U.S. plumbing manufacturing.

September 22, 2025

Plumbing Manufacturers International CEO Kerry Stackpole welcomed Jessica Kramer’s Senate confirmation as EPA Office of Water assistant administrator, noting her balanced approach and commitment to advancing clear, pragmatic water policies that drive innovation and protect U.S. jobs.

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SmartAC.com launches HVAC industry all-in-one membership retention and growth platform

This platform combines membership management, digital marketing, AI-powered monitoring, and customer acquisition tools.

September 22, 2025

A comprehensive membership solution now equipped with automated digital marketing, customer acquisition, conversion and retention tools for HVAC contractors.

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.

Oatey Co. named top workplace in Northeast Ohio for 15th time

This award was presented by NorthCoast 99.

September 22, 2025

The 27-year-old award initiative features a rigorous application process emphasizing top-performer attraction, development, and retention in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee engagement, and talent development.

An infographic with a picture of a field, stating that Weil-McLain's boilers are now B100 certified.

Weil-McLain introduces B100 compatibility for residential oil boilers

Leading boiler manufacturer advances renewable energy with cleaner, greener heating solutions.

September 21, 2025

Weil-McLain has announced its Ultra Oil, WGO, WTGO and SGO residential oil boilers are now certified to run on 100% biodiesel (B100), thanks to collaborations with R.W. Beckett and Carlin Combustion.