https://www.pmmag.com/rss/5174-news en-us Feedback from the survey continues to inform how AD evolves its workplace experience. Over the past year, this has included enhancements to benefits and wellness offerings, a continued focus on recognizing associate contributions, and expanded access to professional development opportunities Feedback from the survey continues to inform how AD evolves its workplace experience. Over the past year, this has included enhancements to benefits and wellness offerings, a continued focus on recognizing associate contributions, and expanded access to professional development opportunities

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107570 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107570-ad-recognized-across-north-america-with-multiple-workplace-honors-in-2026 A&L Plumbing, Heating & Cooling today announced it has rebranded as Test of Time Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, marking the company's 50th anniversary with a new name A&L Plumbing, Heating & Cooling today announced it has rebranded as Test of Time Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, marking the company's 50th anniversary with a new name

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107563 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:25:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107563-test-of-time-ushers-in-new-era-for-50-year-family-business Contractors will have the opportunity to receive a $25 tool credit for every purchase of an A. O. Smith standard gas or electric water heater from participating wholesalers, while supplies last. Contractors will have the opportunity to receive a $25 tool credit for every purchase of an A. O. Smith standard gas or electric water heater from participating wholesalers, while supplies last.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107565 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107565-a-o-smith-launches-summer-promotion-with-participating-wholesale-partners The announcement follows a period of meaningful transition for Legend and reinforces the company’s focus on stability, continuity, and long-term growth. Legend continues to operate from its Auburn Hills, Michigan headquarters while serving the PVF plumbing market and industry partners throughout North America. The announcement follows a period of meaningful transition for Legend and reinforces the company’s focus on stability, continuity, and long-term growth. Legend continues to operate from its Auburn Hills, Michigan headquarters while serving the PVF plumbing market and industry partners throughout North America. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107566 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:30:41 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107566-legend-valve-announces-executive-leadership-promotions 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). 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).

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107562 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:53:34 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107562-servicetitan-partners-with-metallica-to-support-workforce-education The partnership reflects a joint commitment to helping privately owned businesses compete for talent, improve employee engagement and increase enterprise value. The partnership reflects a joint commitment to helping privately owned businesses compete for talent, improve employee engagement and increase enterprise value.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107560 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:01:46 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107560-reins-and-profitworks-announce-partnership 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107557 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:49:55 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107557-bring-back-the-trades-expands-research-initiative-examining-skilled-trades-workforce-gap 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107553 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107553-new-survey-reveals-the-job-tradespeople-most-want-ai-to-solve-in-the-field Max orchestrates end-to-end automation for trades businesses. Max orchestrates end-to-end automation for trades businesses. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107548 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107548-servicetitans-max-reports-ai-powered-growth-for-contractors Winners received a range of prizes designed to support ongoing learning and development, helping them continue to invest in training initiatives and workforce growth. Winners received a range of prizes designed to support ongoing learning and development, helping them continue to invest in training initiatives and workforce growth.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107547 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107547-interplay-learning-announces-2026-excellence-awards-winners 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107546 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:31:09 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107546-apogee-equity-partners-advise-on-the-sale-of-dbs-plumbing-and-drain 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107543 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:26:55 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107543-acca-names-interim-ceo-launches-national-search-for-new-leader 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107542 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:01:51 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107542-kevin-wheeler-to-retire-as-executive-chairman-of-a-o-smith George Eliadis, CEO and co-founder of Probook, started the business to solve problems that he saw in his own business. George Eliadis, CEO and co-founder of Probook, started the business to solve problems that he saw in his own business. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107540 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:50 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107540-probook-raises-40m-from-andreessen-horowitz-and-sequoia Sonnhalter’s Annual Tool Drive will run throughout the month of August. Sonnhalter’s Annual Tool Drive will run throughout the month of August.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107534 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:07:46 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107534-sonnhalter-continues-tradition-with-17th-annual-tool-drive ProBooks by BDR aims to help owners and managers gain greater visibility into their financial performance by providing accurate, timely and organized bookkeeping support. ProBooks by BDR aims to help owners and managers gain greater visibility into their financial performance by providing accurate, timely and organized bookkeeping support.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107533 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:44:28 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107533-bdr-launches-probooks-by-bdr 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107532 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:36:17 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107532-kai-engineering-designs-sustainable-mep-systems-for-new-jps-health-network-clinic 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107528 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:32:39 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107528-serviceforge-survey-highlights-demand-for-human-interaction Designed as a fully elevated standalone suite, the experience blends Moen fixtures, dad-coded comforts and curated amenities into the ultimate backyard hideaway for uninterrupted peace and quiet, and mastering the art of doing absolutely nothing. Designed as a fully elevated standalone suite, the experience blends Moen fixtures, dad-coded comforts and curated amenities into the ultimate backyard hideaway for uninterrupted peace and quiet, and mastering the art of doing absolutely nothing.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107527 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:44:49 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107527-moen-introduces-the-port-a-suite-in-honor-of-fathers-day The release also includes multilingual messaging to support communication across language barriers and offline project access for working in areas with limited or no internet connectivity, integrated directly into the Houzz Pro app. The release also includes multilingual messaging to support communication across language barriers and offline project access for working in areas with limited or no internet connectivity, integrated directly into the Houzz Pro app.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107524 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:30:53 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107524-houzz-pro-introduces-new-ai-powered-mobile-tools The company is expanding its North American presence with specialized refrigerant leak detection services. The company is expanding its North American presence with specialized refrigerant leak detection services.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107523 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:39:41 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107523-safe-monitoring-group-acquires-leaklogics Knapp's presentation will be part of the workshop, "Minding Your Business: Preparing for Tomorrow's Workforce Today," scheduled for Sunday, June 28, from 8-9 a.m. Knapp's presentation will be part of the workshop, "Minding Your Business: Preparing for Tomorrow's Workforce Today," scheduled for Sunday, June 28, from 8-9 a.m.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107522 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:48:25 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107522-women-in-hvacrs-lisa-knapp-to-present-workforce-development-session This recognition follows a year of momentum for Interplay Learning, which has now trained over 500,000 people and offers more than 1,800 hours of unique, expert-created career-readiness content. This recognition follows a year of momentum for Interplay Learning, which has now trained over 500,000 people and offers more than 1,800 hours of unique, expert-created career-readiness content.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107520 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:12:10 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107520-interplay-learning-selected-as-career-readiness-solution-of-the-year IAPMO has published the 2027 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) in both hardcopy and electronic versions. The Uniform Codes are developed using IAPMO’s ANSI-accredited consensus development procedures. This process brings together volunteers representing a variety of viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus on plumbing and mechanical practices. IAPMO has published the 2027 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) in both hardcopy and electronic versions. The Uniform Codes are developed using IAPMO’s ANSI-accredited consensus development procedures. This process brings together volunteers representing a variety of viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus on plumbing and mechanical practices.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107519 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:14:28 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107519-iapmo-publishes-2027-editions-of-upc-umc The 2026 National Plumbing Competition drew 48 of the country’s top plumbing students currently enrolled in high school, vocational, technical and post-secondary schools. The 2026 National Plumbing Competition drew 48 of the country’s top plumbing students currently enrolled in high school, vocational, technical and post-secondary schools. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107518 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107518-national-plumbing-competition-draws-top-talent-to-skillsusa-championship-in-atlanta Organized by the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, MyWIC is designed to build a sustainable and diverse pipeline for the skilled trades and construction industries. Organized by the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, MyWIC is designed to build a sustainable and diverse pipeline for the skilled trades and construction industries.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107516 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:14:33 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107516-free-girls-construction-camps-empower-philadelphia-youth-to-explore-skilled-trades-careers This annual conference examines the market forces shaping the commercial vehicle industry and provides actionable insights to help companies navigate change and identify opportunities for growth. This annual conference examines the market forces shaping the commercial vehicle industry and provides actionable insights to help companies navigate change and identify opportunities for growth. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107515 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:53:07 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107515-ntea-2026-executive-leadership-summit-registration-opens The longstanding partnership with PHCC Educational Foundation helps provide materials, expertise, and mentorship to aspiring plumbers from across the country. The longstanding partnership with PHCC Educational Foundation helps provide materials, expertise, and mentorship to aspiring plumbers from across the country.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107517 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:48 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107517-copper-development-association-supports-next-generation-of-skilled-trades-professionals-at-skillsusa-national-championships Participants received training that included OSHA-10, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection Awareness certification, apprenticeship readiness preparation, job readiness workshops, MC3 curriculum instruction, and exposure to multiple union career pathways through site visits and hands-on industry engagement. Participants received training that included OSHA-10, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection Awareness certification, apprenticeship readiness preparation, job readiness workshops, MC3 curriculum instruction, and exposure to multiple union career pathways through site visits and hands-on industry engagement.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107512 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:58:45 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107512-hire360-celebrate-first-kane-county-cohort-to-graduate-illinois-works-pre-apprenticeship-program In addition to the product donations, Bradford White has also announced monetary donations to five local chapters of the PHCC. In addition to the product donations, Bradford White has also announced monetary donations to five local chapters of the PHCC.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107510 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:43:42 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107510-bradford-white-announced-new-phcc-support-product-donations