Thinking Global – Talking Local
Traditionally CONTRACTOR kicks off the new year by naming our Contractor of the Year, and this year it is Chicagoland’s own Terry Plumbing Co. You can read about how the TPC management team took a company of ten employees
Construction Labor Churn at Historic Lows in November
WASHINGTON, DC — The construction industry had just 276,000 job openings on the last day of November 2024, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor
Plumbing Innovations for Sustainable Building Projects
Skilled and reliable plumbing contractors will always be highly-valued, after all, no building project can be completed without an appropriate plumbing system. However, as we’ve seen across all major sectors, modern professionals are being asked to adapt to changing
Brian Madden | Contractor
Brian Madden is a Database Administrator at Symetri responsible for helping clients with the construction coordination process, managing and setting up fabrication database systems, and managing the model exchange between consultants and clients. Previously, he was a Sales &
Have We Reached Critical Mass in the Trades?
Critical mass (noun): a point at which change occurs Although the origin of the term “critical mass” was brought into our collective vocabulary during the development of nuclear technology, it has evolved to mean a pivotal point; a point at
Rheem® Celebrates a Century of Excellence, Partnership and Possibilities
ATLANTA, GA —/PRNewswire/— Rheem®, a leading manufacturer and household name in the water heating and HVAC/R industry, kicked off the New Year with the launch of its 100th anniversary celebration—a major milestone reflecting a century of excellence, innovation, and
Nexstar Network Selects Ripley PR for its Strategic Partners Program
KNOXVILLE, TN — Ripley PR, a top public relations agency specializing in the home service and skilled trades industries, has been named a Strategic Partner by Nexstar Network, a member-owned organization that drives business growth and development for home
Boiler System Hack: Manage Steam & Water Levels Like a Pro
Today on Weekly Boiler Tips we get hands-on with differential pressure transmitters and learn key maintenance hacks for boiler systems. From flushing reference legs to refilling condensate pots with simple tools like spray bottles, this video shares expert advice
Elite Trades Championship Series Airs on CBS Sports Network
WEST PALM BEACH, FL —/PRNewswire/— The ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series (SETCS), was broadcast on CBS Sports Network in December (with the plumbing competition broadcast December 13th) highlighting the skills and craftsmanship of the nation's top tradespeople. This year's
IAPMO’s Jim Scarborough Elected Chair of High Performance Buildings Coalition
WASHINGTON, DC — IAPMO is pleased to announce Jim Scarborough, Director of Government Relations, has been elected Chair of the High Performance Buildings Coalition (HPBC) for the 119th Congress. Scarborough and other members of the executive committee were elected