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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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Infographic announcing Interplay Learning 2026 Excellence Award winners,

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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The logos for Apogee Equity Partners and DB’s Plumbing and Drain.

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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Infographic about Sonnhalter's Tool Drive.

Sonnhalter Continues Tradition with 17th Annual Tool Drive

Support Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity by donating demo models, surplus inventory, tools and building materials throughout the month of August.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 18, 2026

Sonnhalter’s Annual Tool Drive will run throughout the month of August.


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The logo for ProBooks by BDR.

BDR Launches ProBooks by BDR

The full-service bookkeeping solutions is designed for the needs of home service business.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 18, 2026

ProBooks by BDR aims to help owners and managers gain greater visibility into their financial performance by providing accurate, timely and organized bookkeeping support.


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JPS Health Network Clinic

KAI Engineering Designs Sustainable MEP Systems for New JPS Health Network Clinic

KAI collaborated with the client and project architect SBL Architecture to streamline HVAC system planning and decision-making.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 18, 2026

KAI served as the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) Engineer for the new JPS Health Network Medical Home Southwest Tarrant clinic serving the Fort Worth Wedgewood neighborhood.


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ServiceForge Survey Highlights Demand for Human Interaction

New survey findings show that consumers overwhelmingly prefer human interaction over artificial intelligence when engaging with service-based companies.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 17, 2026

The findings reveal that, while technology can improve efficiency, consumers still place greater trust in human representatives when seeking help, resolving issues and making purchasing decisions.



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