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After a three-year slump, multifamily property sales rebounded in 2025, increasing 15%, as fresh supply came on to the market. This turnaround was broad-based with 80% of metros seeing an increase in sales compared to only 20% of metros in 2024. 

The trend for older home owners to age-in-place has positively contributed to the growth in the remodeling market. The RMI survey showed that 56% of remodelers are involved in home modification work relating to aging-in-place and that 96% of remodelers said that most or some of their consumers are familiar with the aging-in-place concept.

The commercial HVAC industry has entered a transformative era. As sustainability goals and regulatory requirements shape the market, building owners and contractors have the opportunity to lead the charge toward more efficient, future-forward solutions.

Seven-year company veteran will focus on aligning operations, product development, quality and commercial strategies.

The first Blanket of Warmth project was completed in 2018 with two homes. Now, with the grant from the GF Water Foundation via the OneGF Impact Fund, more than a dozen First Nation homes have the Uponor radiant system.

According to the 2026 Healthy Handwashing Survey™, 70% of Americans are very or somewhat concerned about contracting the flu compared to 59% who felt that way just three years ago.

Expanding on the momentum of Pfister Faucets’ award‑winning American Plumber Stories, Project Stories shifts the lens to the full project ecosystem—plumbers, designers, developers, architects, and builders—while putting a strong emphasis on storytelling. 

The transaction is expected to close in early 2026, subject to closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. 

This year, RIDGID is highlighting the FlexShaft KM-1004 Milling Machine, a drain cleaning and milling solution.

Google keeps changing. Local Service Ads are everywhere. Meta updates roll out constantly. AI tools are flooding the market. And contractors are left wondering what’s actually worth their time and money.