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BDR hosts SPARK 2026 for residential service contractors

The conference was held in Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa on Amelia Island, Florida.

January 20, 2026

BDR welcomed over 400 contractors & home service industry pros at SPARK 2026.

Sarah Brown, president of BrassCraft Manufacturing Company.

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company appoints Sarah Brown as new president

Brown succeeds Vishal Singh.

January 20, 2026

Sarah Brown most recently held the position of vice president, finance and IT.

Trane named "America’s Most Trusted Residential HVAC Brand" For 12th consecutive year

The 2026 Lifestory Research America's Most Trusted Study surveyed thousands of consumers nationwide.

January 20, 2026

Trane achieved the highest Net Trust Quotient score (113.7) among top HVAC brands and also was ranked the #2 5-star Thermostat Brand in America’s Most Trusted Study for the sixth consecutive year.

Keeping the trades human as technology expands

How plumbing and mechanical contractors are using digital tools to reduce meetings, cut travel and keep crews focused on the work.

January 20, 2026

Trent Leinenbach, VP of customer experience at Stratus, discusses ways that contractors can implement technology into their workflow.

Several people discussing colors and marketing.

Branding that works as hard as your crew

Crystal Williams explains why modern homeowners and employees evaluate contractors long before the first call, and how to make your brand count.

Kristen R. Bayles

January 16, 2026

Thoughtful, consistent branding can enhance reputation, recruiting, and retention, all while strengthening the bottom line.

The truck for Commander Air, Plumbing, and Electrical.

Truck of the Month: Commander Air, Plumbing, and Electrical

The Pensacola, FL based company changed their branding when they expanded their services offered.

Kristen R. Bayles

January 15, 2026

Commander Air + Plumbing + Electric’s fleet design blends memorability with credibility

A technician from Johnson & Jonet shakes hands with a school official.

Valley View Elementary reduces carbon footprint with A. O. Smith Cyclone Flex water heater

Valley View Elementary School in Green Bay, Wis., upgraded its aging water heater.

January 14, 2026

By replacing a 15-year-old gas unit with A. O. Smith’s Cyclone FLEX water heater, the school increased efficiency to as much as 98% while ensuring consistent hot water for kitchens and student handwashing, and reducing its overall carbon footprint.

NTEA congratulates latest companies earning MVP status

NTEA has announced a new group of companies earning Member Verification Program (MVP) status.

January 14, 2026

The latest MVP designees include three new members and nine renewing companies

Power Ahead Colorado and the Building Decarbonization Coalition launch full-service digital workspace for Colorado heat pump installers

Power Ahead Colorado, a program led by the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), launched the Colorado Contractor Hub.

January 14, 2026

The free Colorado Contractor Hub delivers heat pump contractors customer leads, training, tools and funding, incentive information, and other services and resources.