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As temperatures drop, solvent-welded joints require longer set and cure times before pressure testing or being placed into service. Contractors should follow manufacturer guidance based on pipe size, temperature and operating pressure.

Recruiting the next generation is only part of the workforce challenge. Hands-on training, apprenticeships and stronger industry partnerships can help new tradespeople arrive on the jobsite ready to contribute.

A proposed bill could allow qualifying plumbers and other workers in physically demanding careers to receive full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60. The legislation outlines two potential paths to qualify and could have implications for skilled trades workforce recruitment and retention.

PHCP-PVF price increases slowed in October, with adjustments affecting select heating, geothermal, controls, and industrial product lines. See which manufacturers announced increases and when they take effect.

The code does not say the pipe has to come out. It says the material exposed in the plenum has to comply. There is more than one way to get there, and only one of them involves a demo crew.

If you want the next level, start acting like the operator your next level requires, someone financially disciplined, culture-driven, and relentlessly focused on building a team that can execute fast.

From the warehouse to outside sales, Sam Windsor has built his career from the ground up, finding success through persistence, strong relationships, and a drive to keep learning.

Casey Welch once thought home services might be a stop on the way to something more glamorous. Nearly 16 years later, she’s using creativity to make the trades stand out, generate opportunities for technicians and encourage more women to enter the field.

Blake Turner built his own career in the trades and now helps others see what’s possible within them. At Nexstar Network, he’s focused on developing people, expanding career opportunities and changing perceptions of skilled trades careers.