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Growing without breaking the business: how mechanical contractors can scale responsibly

Project selection strategies for contractors looking to scale from Jason Richards, CEO of Foundral.
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Kristen R. Bayles
March 9, 2026

It’s tempting to chase new work without fully evaluating whether the project aligns with operation capacity or financial structure. We’ve all heard, “bigger is better,” after all. However, contractors need to establish clear criteria before pursuing additional work. That includes evaluating a few key factors.


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Rinnai REHP Series Electric Heat Pump Water Heater earns 2026 Green GOOD DESIGN Award

The Green GOOD DESIGN program is in its 18th year.
March 6, 2026

The award is presented by The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and recognizes the world’s most important examples of sustainable design.


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The check being presented with CEO TH Kim and COO Darren Sheehan.

Navien donates to AHRI Rees Scholarship Foundation

This donation elevates Navien to a Platinum Sponsor.
March 6, 2026

The check was presented to the foundation during the AHR Expo in Las Vegas on February 3, 2026, by Navien CEO TH Kim and COO Darren Sheehan.


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Sussman expands Canadian rep network

Strategic alliances in Ontario and British Columbia strengthen support for electrification and high-efficiency thermal solutions.
March 5, 2026

Canada’s commitment to ambitious net-zero targets continues to drive demand for electric heating technologies that reduce emissions while maintaining system performance and reliability.


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Aalberts integrated piping systems approaches 100 years of “Apollo”

A century of American-made valve and connection technology for mission-critical piping systems.
March 5, 2026

Behind these technologies is a manufacturing platform built on vertical integration and domestic investment, particularly at “Apollo” Valves facilities in South Carolina where design, casting, machining, heat treatment, assembly and testing are closely coordinated to maintain control over quality and lead times.


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A graphic showing the Milwaukee Valve logo, with "125 years. A strong history, a stronger future."

Milwaukee Valve celebrates 125 Years

The company, founded in 1901, grew from a local manufacturer into a global provider.
March 5, 2026

Milwaukee Valve’s 125th anniversary celebration will highlight key historic events, including innovations in bronze, iron and specialty alloy valve technologies; expansions into new markets; and the company’s longstanding legacy of customer trust.


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Barton James, President and CEO of Air Conditioning Contractors of America, and Cindy Sheridan, CEO of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors Association

ACCA and PHCC poised to pursue strategic collaboration

The two organizations have launched a strategic collaboration as a part of their shared mission to strengthen the contracting industry.
March 4, 2026

ACCA and PHCC have collaborated for years to help advance the interests of businesses and professionals in their industry. This new strategic relationship will allow ACCA and PHCC to deliver enhanced value propositions for their respective memberships and identify new opportunities to position the plumbing and heating/cooling contractor sectors for long-term growth and success.


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The team at Henderson Companies.

Henderson Companies launches Strategic Consulting

The company is leveraging 55 years of design and construction data for this launch.
March 3, 2026

Henderson’s Strategic Consulting service engages owners, architects, general contractors, financial institutions and other key project stakeholders early in the planning process to help determine where and when to invest resources that will maximize the lifecycle value of these assets.


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LIXIL surpasses 100M milestone in global sanitation access through SATO

In collaboration with a diverse range of partners, LIXIL is focused on creating sanitation markets in global economies and rural communities.
March 3, 2026

Approximately 1.7 billion people do not have basic hygiene services at home. The human cost is devastating: more than 1,000 children under the age of five die every day from diseases spread by unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and inadequate hygiene.


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BDR launches new training partnership with PPATEC

This is BDR's first live, in-person training program.
March 3, 2026

The first course in the new ongoing training program, Managing & Growing Service Profitably, took place Feb. 25-26, and the next will take place on March 31 - April 1 for Top Gun Technician Excellence.


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