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A photo from a Warrior Trades Academy session.

CEO Warrior hosts new Warrior Trades Academy

This session aims to empower home service contractors to build stronger teams.
April 14, 2026

The Warrior Trades Academy will bring together contractors for hands-on training, strategic planning and peer collaboration focused on finding and keeping skilled employees.


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Bring Back the Trades launches national grant program with support from Milwaukee Tool

Bring Back the Trades launches national grant program with support from Milwaukee Tool

The program aims to equip the next generation of tradespeople.
April 14, 2026

Starting in April 2026, the program will accept applications in order to award monthly grants consisting of up to $1,500 to support tool programs. 


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Chris Weaver.

Egan advances 26-Year company leader Chris Weaver to president in planned transition

Longtime Egan leader takes the helm following unanimous executive support.
April 13, 2026

In his role as Egan’s President, Weaver will lead the company’s more than 600 employees and four offices throughout West Michigan.


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The Current Distribution Group logo.

IMARK announces the launch of Current Distribution Group

This move aims to establish a unified umbrella for its expanding vertical markets.
April 13, 2026

Current Distribution Group will serve as the parent organization for several dedicated vertical platforms, including IMARK Plumbing, IMARK HVAC, Luxury Products Group, Empower Electrical, Victory Irrigation, Victory Waterworks and Victory PVF.


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The Bluon logo.

Bluon launches PartsConnect

The feature enables HVAC contractors to find and buy compatible replacements sold by their local distributor.
April 13, 2026

PartsConnect addresses several problems that are well-known to HVAC techs and contractors, including frustrations with sourcing parts that are no longer manufactured, uncertainty about whether a substitute part will work properly and dependence on a supplier’s counter staff to do the research to help identify compatible options.


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Hot surface ignition.

The foundation of reliable gas ignition

Why silicon carbide remains a standard for gas ignition.
April 13, 2026

The history of silicon carbide ignition is closely tied to the development of early commercial igniter geometries, most notably the double‑helix form that helped standardize hot surface ignition in gas appliances. Today, silicon carbide igniters remain widely used across cooking equipment, laundry appliances, and HVAC systems because they are practical to design around, produce, and support through both OEM production and replacement channels.


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An infographic for Lemon Seed Marketings' conference.

Lemon Seed Marketing to host growth-focused conference for home service professionals

The two-day workshop for home service business owners and leaders will take place on May 4-5 at JB Warranties in Argyle, Texas.
April 10, 2026

"From First Hello to Forever Customer" will take a comprehensive approach by focusing on attracting the right prospects, converting leads on a consistent basis, and increasing retention and lifetime value.


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Graphic for Watts Training Cup Challenge.

Watts Training Cup Challenge builds momentum as contractors nationwide log training completions

The promotion runs through May 1, 2026, still giving participants some time to train, earn, and win.
April 10, 2026

At the conclusion of the promotion, one grand prize winner will receive The Ultimate Training Cup Watch Party, a curated kit designed to bring the excitement of the world’s biggest soccer stage home.


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ICC logo.

The International Code Council invites broad stakeholder participation in Data Center Guideline initiative

ICC has launched a new industry effort to bring greater clarity and consistency to the design and construction of data centers.
April 9, 2026

New G12 guidelines to provide near-term guidance on Data Center Design and Construction.


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A graphic for F.W. Webb's 160 year anniversary.

F.W. Webb celebrates 160 years

The company plans to celebrate by highlighting customer relationships and employee contributions.
April 9, 2026

To commemorate this milestone, F.W. Webb has developed multiple features that will be unveiled throughout the year highlighting the company’s people-focused philosophy. 


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