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Smart tools in skilled hands: AI in the trades

Contractors are finding real-world ways to integrate artificial intelligence into daily operations.
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Kristen R. Bayles
November 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence is being used in a plethora of ways across the trades industry. According to Lynn Wise, CEO of Contractor in Charge, “Plumbing and mechanical contractors are moving past the experimental phase of AI and are adopting practical solutions that integrate directly into their daily operations. These tools are streamlining workflows, enhancing customer service, and boosting profitability.”


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Meet the 2025 Residential Contractor of the Year: Jolly Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air

Reimagining home services: Jolly Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air grows through culture, community and change.
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Natalie Forster
October 7, 2025

When Brady Jolly steps into the office each morning, he’s carrying more than the responsibility of running a nearly 60-person business. He’s carrying forward the legacy of a company his parents founded back in 1979 — a company that has reinvented itself more than once and is today on a mission to "reimagine how the world experiences home services."


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Guest Editorial | Chris Lollini

Has AI killed the need for local SEO?

The New Reality for plumbing and HVAC Marketing.
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Chris Lollini
May 27, 2025

Today, AI is changing how people search for services and solve problems. But does this spell the end for traditional local SEO? Not quite. Instead, it signals that plumbing and HVAC businesses must evolve to thrive in an AI-driven world.


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Behind the Wall: Where smart plumbing gets smarter

Adoption of connected plumbing systems calls for greater cybersecurity awareness and consumer education.
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Kristen R. Bayles
May 2, 2025

From smarter water heaters and valves to AI-powered diagnostics and real-time energy optimization, the future of plumbing is here —and it’s connected.


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PHCC Educational Foundation introduces advanced HVACR courses integrating new technologies

February 11, 2025

HVAC enrollment for the PHCC Academy has seen a significant growth (1,984 percent) over the past 5 years – a trend the Foundation expects to continue in the future.


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Editorial Opinion | Nicole Krawcke

How AI can help forge human connections

Find ways for artificial intelligence to augment operations and reallocate resources to more important tasks.
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Nicole Krawcke
December 13, 2024

Embrace AI to future-proof your team and enhance human connections in the workplace. AI is transforming industries by augmenting productivity and redefining job roles.


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XOi and Davisware enhance partnership, empowering contractors with seamless, data-driven solutions

December 6, 2024

The long-standing collaboration strengthens integration services, simplifying tasks and improving service.


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Leveraging AI can boost efficiency and profitability for plumbing, HVAC contractors

Technology is changing every aspect of the home services industry.
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Nicole Krawcke
December 3, 2024

The home services industry is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), as showcased at the Nexstar Network Super Meeting. Experts like Rocky Ozacki stress the urgency of AI integration, while companies like SafeAire and Avoca AI demonstrate how these technologies enhance operations and customer interactions.


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Guest Editorial | Anthony Perera

How virtual inspection services empower mechanical contractors

Streamline operations and improve transparency and accountability regarding the inspection process.
Anthony Perera
October 22, 2024

Mechanical contractors are looking to improve operations by cutting costs and boosting efficiency while maintaining quality. A popular solution is the adoption of new technologies, specifically virtual inspection services, which have gained popularity since the pandemic.


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Trimble opens Technology Lab at Florida A&M University, marking new HBCU collaboration

October 7, 2024

The lab includes a broad range of Trimble’s industry-leading geospatial and construction solutions.


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