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Two women holding up the new shirts for the John W. Danforth Company.

John W. Danforth Company initiative shining spotlight on mental health awareness for construction workers

The company launched a mental health awareness initiative with custom t-shirts and support for the 988 Lifeline.

July 16, 2025

As summer heat and project pressures peak, John W. Danforth Company is tackling one of construction’s most pressing issues: mental health.

I.D. Booth, Inc. celebrates 150 years

The company looks back on growing from a humble Elmira hardware shop to one of New York’s longest-running wholesale suppliers.

July 16, 2025

Family-owned Elmira, NY based company marks 150 years of supporting Upstate New York's trades and communities.

Florida company celebrates a year of growth and a new look

Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric’s new branding ushers in “The New Del-Air."

July 16, 2025

Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric is kicking off the season with a bold rebrand, statewide expansion, and new AI-powered technology, aimed at enhancing service and supporting Florida homeowners and builders.

Two Prestige Awards for PR Agency of the Year, and one for being a multiple award winner.

Ripley PR wins Agency of the Year by Prestige Awards

The Tennessee based company has received this award for the second year in a row.

July 16, 2025

Ripley PR has been named 2025–2026 PR Agency of the Year in the Southeast by the Prestige Awards, honoring its work supporting skilled trades and home service brands.

A person wearing a Cubs shirt refilling a "Cubs" cup at a Sloan bottle filler.

Sloan installs DropSpot Bottle Fillers and Water Coolers at Wrigley Field

Sloan brings sustainable hydration to Wrigley Field with new bottle fillers and water coolers.

July 15, 2025

As the Cubs' Official Water Efficiency Partner, Sloan installs DropSpot stations with PFAS filtration throughout the stadium, giving fans easy access to clean, refillable drinking water.

ABC's Backlog Indicator from Q2 of 2012 to June of 2025.

Contractor optimism grows as ABC's Backlog Indicator rebounds in June

Contractor backlog rose in June, signaling steady demand despite economic headwinds.

July 15, 2025

ABC’s latest Construction Backlog Indicator shows an increase to 8.7 months, with confidence in sales and profits remaining strong, fueled in part by a data center construction surge.

ServiceTitan’s 2025 Commercial Service Market Survey: majority of contractors report stable or rising revenue

Commercial business continues to succeed despite persistent labor shortages and rising costs.

July 14, 2025

ServiceTitan released its third annual Commercial Service Market Report, which surveyed over 1,000 commercial owners and executives across the trades. The report reveals that 66% of commercial contractors said they entered 2025 with stable or growing revenues, even as they have faced persistent headwinds like a skilled labor shortage (52%), rising labor and overhead costs (45%), and longer material lead times (31%). More than half (53%) expressed optimism about the market.

Watts renews USGBC membership to deepen commitment to sustainable building leadership

Watts reaffirms its commitment to sustainable innovation through continued collaboration with the U.S. Green Building Council.

July 11, 2025

By renewing its USGBC membership, Watts signals a focus on sustainable product design and transparency, leveraging industry resources like LEED v5 and environmental labeling to drive measurable ESG impact.

HomeServe commits to workforce development through PHCC scholarships

The company will fund five scholarship this year.

July 11, 2025

Five $3,000 awards will help apprentices and service tech trainees jump-start their skilled trades careers through the PHCC Educational Foundation’s 2025 scholarship program.

David Lopes, Watts' new vice president of marketing for the Americas.

Watts appoints David Lopes as vice president of marketing for the Americas

Lopes brings nearly two decades of experience to the role.

July 10, 2025

Watts appoints David Lopes as VP of Marketing, tapping into his global experience and strategic leadership to drive innovation, customer engagement and growth across the Americas.