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ServiceTitan Partners with Metallica to Support Workforce Education

Collaboration supports the Metallica Scholars Initiative and expands awareness of careers in the skilled trades.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 1, 2026

ServiceTitan announced a partnership with All Within My Hands (AWMH), the nonprofit philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, to support workforce education through the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI).


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Reins and ProfitWorks Announce Partnership

The partnership combines Reins’ alternative equity platform with ProfitWorks’ expertise in incentive plan design, profit education and business coaching
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 30, 2026

The partnership reflects a joint commitment to helping privately owned businesses compete for talent, improve employee engagement and increase enterprise value.


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Bring Back the Trades Expands Research Initiative Examining Skilled Trades Workforce Gap

The research, initially launched in 2025 with founding support from F.W. Webb Company is expanding with additional industry sponsorship from Cintas Corporation.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 29, 2026

Initial research released by BBTT in February 2026 revealed stark projections for the industry: 25% of jobs across the original seven trades studied will be vacant by 2030. This workforce deficit is projected to trigger a $325 billion loss in U.S. GDP if left unaddressed. 


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New Survey Reveals the Job Tradespeople Most Want AI to Solve in the Field

Global survey finds half of workers say jobs get sent back for rework at least sometimes, and it’s the #1 problem they’d want AI to fix on the job.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 28, 2026

The Fewer Callbacks, Faster Jobs study surveyed 1,000 skilled-trade workers across the United States and Europe (UK, Germany, France) between May 28 and June 14, 2026, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points.


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ServiceTitan’s Max Reports AI-Powered Growth for Contractors

ServiceTitan released early performance data for Max.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 27, 2026

Max orchestrates end-to-end automation for trades businesses. 


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Interplay Learning Announces 2026 Excellence Awards Winners

The awards recognize customers who are driving measurable impact through workforce training and development.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 26, 2026

Winners received a range of prizes designed to support ongoing learning and development, helping them continue to invest in training initiatives and workforce growth.


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Apogee Equity Partners Advise on the Sale of DB’s Plumbing and Drain

The northern Virginia plumbing company was successfully sold with the help of Apogee Equity Partners.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 25, 2026

Apogee Equity Partners, led by M&A Advisor and President David Yezbak, served as the sell-side advisor to David and Jennifer Buky in the transaction.


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Martin Hoover ACCA

ACCA Names Interim CEO, Launches National Search for New Leader

Barton James departs as CEO after leading key modernization efforts
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 23, 2026

Barton James has concluded his service as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Martin Hoover, 2024-2025 ACCA Chair of the Board of Directors, as Interim CEO.


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Kevin Wheeler (Left) and Steve Shafter (Right).

Kevin Wheeler to Retire as Executive Chairman of A. O. Smith

The company’s board of directors has elected Stephen Shafer, president and chief executive officer (CEO), as chairman upon Wheeler’s retirement.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 23, 2026

Wheeler joined A. O. Smith in 1994 as a regional sales manager for the former Water Products Company and held various senior leadership roles across the business before becoming president and CEO in 2018 and chairman in 2020.


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The founders of Probook.

Probook Raises $40M from Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia

The AI operating system for home services announced a $34 million investment from Andreessen Horowitz, and a $6 million Seed round by Sequoia Capital.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 23, 2026

George Eliadis, CEO and co-founder of Probook, started the business to solve problems that he saw in his own business. 


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