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Exhibitor space sold out for Bring Back the Trades' Londonderry Skills Expo on April 18

Interest from industry leaders highlight the growing movement to provide hands-on career exploration for the next generation.

March 30, 2026

While exhibitor booths are no longer available for the Londonderry event, BBTT is still accepting registrations for its inaugural Maine Skills Expo at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland in May.

ServiceTitan report finds AI adoption more than doubles among commercial contractors

Firms are turning to technology to navigate cost pressures.

March 30, 2026

Nearly 40% of contractors report measurable AI impact, up from 17% in 2025, signaling a shift toward technology-driven operations.

Truck of the Month: Skagit Plumbing

This Sedro-Woolley, WA. based company's truck design encompasses all of the things that make their business unique.

Kristen R. Bayles

March 30, 2026

Designed by Lemon Seed Marketing, this trucks design is unique, bold and tells a story.

Late night show comedian mocks plumbing industry

Jimmy Kimmel took an unnecessary shot at the plumbing industry in a recent episode of his show.

Kyle Gargaro

March 26, 2026

A joke about plumbers on late-night TV is a reminder of a deeper problem the trades have been dealing with for years.

Chris Buttenham, CEO and co-founder of Reins.

Why retention is the new growth strategy for contractors

Chris Buttenham of Reins explains why incentives, culture, and long-term alignment matter more than ever.

March 26, 2026

How do you grow when hiring remains difficult?

The logos for Sylvester & Cockrum, Nexcore and Mechanical Systems Technology.

Sylvester & Cockrum announces acquisition of Mechanical Systems Technology

S&C is a partner company of NexCore.

March 25, 2026

As part of the integration, MST will leverage S&C’s established infrastructure, including recruiting support, technical resources, IT systems and purchasing capabilities.

Contractor Commerce's new Instant Estimate software

Contractor Commerce brings rebate data to Instant Estimate software

HVAC companies can now provide customers with upfront information about relevant incentives.

March 25, 2026

This launch aims to reduce friction around cost and affordability.

The logos for Current, Elevate, HIRE360, and Metropolitan Planning Council.

New report details how lead pipe replacement can drive workforce opportunity

Report outlines how a $6 billion infrastructure challenge can become a pathway to widespread economic growth if funding is deployed intentionally.

March 24, 2026

The report warns that without intentional workforce training strategies, the people and places with the greatest exposure to lead service lines are unlikely to benefit from the employment opportunities presented by this massive infrastructure investment.

A commercial bathroom featuring Sloan products.

Sloan’s carbon neutral program helps buildings reduce environmental impact

The program features a variety of Sloan’s carbon neutral products.

March 24, 2026

Sloan calculates each product’s carbon footprint with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), then offsets these emissions through partnerships with Climate Vault.

Skyrocketing water bills are driving building managers to waterless urinals

In Southern California, rate increases ranging from 20 to 60 percent have hit customers depending on their district. Managers are looking for every opportunity to cut consumption and cut costs.

March 24, 2026

A February 2026 survey by Waterless Co., Inc. asked building managers across Southern California and Arizona why they chose no-flush urinals for their facilities. The key reasons were saving water and cutting costs.