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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.

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.

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.

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.

APM Steam and Aquatomic team up to deliver integrated thermal energy solutions: boosting performance, efficiency, and reliability for mission-critical facilities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Pomeroy has more than 30 years of experience in the metal industry. 

Fieldpiece Instruments has launched the DRX3, a connected leak detector that identifies a wide range of refrigerants and gases with one sensor.

National Fire Protection Association data reveals nearly 4,600 structure fires annually are traced to hot work activities. With labor costs for service plumbers reaching $105/hour nationally, callback prevention has become increasingly critical to contractor profitability. Projects completed with QuickFitting's press and push-connect fittings eliminate those costs while reducing installation time. 

 The kickoff event, featuring speaker Sheena Yap Chan, will take place July 16 and offer strategies for building confidence in a rapidly changing industry.