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Barton James, ACCA president and CEO, reads to a class of first graders in Little Rock, Arkansas in recognition of National Skilled Trades Day.

ACCA President and CEO Inspires the Next Generation of Tradespeople in Recognition of National Skilled Trades Day

James visited his own children's school in Arkansas last week to read The Air Came to a Stop to three first-grade classes.
May 7, 2026

James joined a local Arkansas elementary school to celebrate National Skilled Trades Day with a reading of The Air Came to a Stop and the Water Came to a Stop, two books in ACCA's children's book program.


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Bradford White Corporation Extends Partnership with Home Repair Services through $10,000 Contribution

Home Repair Services works to improve the safety and livability of homes for low-income residents in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the surrounding Kent County area.
May 7, 2026

Bradford White’s contribution is funded by Industry Forward, the company’s charitable giving program designed to raise awareness for the skilled trades industry.


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J&K Sales Announces Acquisition of Harmon & Company Effective May 4, 2026

The combined organization will continue to focus on delivering knowledgeable, responsive support to manufacturers, wholesalers, contractors and engineers throughout the territory.
May 7, 2026

This acquisition aims to strengthen J&K Sales’ presence across New England and adds depth to its coverage in the water systems and pump markets.


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iWallet Joins NVIDIA Inception Program to Accelerate AI-Driven Contractor Payments Infrastructure

iWallet is building a platform that brings contractor payments and programmable financial services into a single system.
May 7, 2026

Through NVIDIA Inception, iWallet will gain access to GPU resources, software development kits, and engineering guidance. 


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Bradley Company Survey Illustrates How Restroom Conditions Influence User Confidence and Business Performance

86% say restroom quality reflects the quality of a company’s goods and services.
May 7, 2026

The annual Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley queried 1,020 American adults Jan. 5 -16, 2026. Conducted annually since 2009, the survey tracks attitudes and habits around handwashing, hygiene, and restroom perceptions in public facilities.


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Contractor Commerce, Ferguson Form Alliance to Modernize Buying Experience for Contractors

Alliance enables contractors to turn websites into revenue-generating, AI-discoverable sales channels.
May 6, 2026

By enabling contractors to sell directly from their websites, Contractor Commerce’s platform aims to make it possible for contractors to maintain control over pricing, product offerings and customer relationships.


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Explore the Trades Lab Grants 2026

Partnership Awards 18 Trades Education Equipment Grants

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
May 6, 2026

Explore The Trades (ETT) received a record number of applications for this year’s grants, which the organization said demonstrates an unprecedented interest in career and technical education among students, educators, and school communities across the country.


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Londonderry Skills Expo hosts

Trades Skills Expo Draws More Than 1,000

May 4, 2026

From heavy machinery to hands-on demonstrations, the community got a front-row-seat look at the careers that keep the world turning, a press release from Bring Back the Trade said.



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How Technology Is Redefining Safety on Today’s Jobsites

This Construction Safety Week, we highlight the importance of technology on today's jobsites.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
May 4, 2026

Across plumbing and mechanical jobsites, safety considerations are shaping how tools are designed, how systems behave, and how professionals expect technology to support them in the field. 


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AD Reports Member Sales Growth in the First Three Months of 2026

May 1, 2026

AD’s member count increased by 74 on a net basis during the quarter, primarily driven by the merger with The Commonwealth Group (TCG).


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