May 2025

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Dept. of Transportation “can do more with less” as he laid out his priorities for a proposed $1.5-billion budget increase during a pair of congressional hearings May 14 and 15. He also

A group of 20 states is suing the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and Secretary Sean Duffy over new requirements to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or have their transportation grants terminated.The dispute stems from a letter Duffy

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — ASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee (F17) presented its Frank W. Reinhart and Henry "Butch" Kuhlman Award to Sarah Patterson, CEO and owner of PATTS., LLC. The award recognizes grateful acknowledgement of faithful and significant contributions in furthering the

Watts has announced the launch of its new eLearning campaign, Mission Critical Quest, designed to empower plumbing professionals working in Data Centers and Semiconductor environments. The 7-week campaign will run from May 12 to June 30 and invites participants

Is your dispatching team in alignment with your technicians? Do your front-line employees provide service that creates loyal customers—or are they just moving through calls? When the summer rush hits, your team’s ability to communicate clearly and deliver a seamless

BROOMFIELD, CO — The role of the foreman is evolving, a fact demonstrated clearly at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation’s recent Creating Super Foremen workshop, held May 2–3 at the Viega Seminar Center in Broomfield. With instruction led

The Internal Revenue Code outlines and identifies individuals and businesses who have a tax obligation to report income. A preeminent provider of news for tax and accounting professionals* published an article last year regarding the growing problem of tax

This week's gallery features ultra-light utility work shorts, a short-sleeve work shirt and western work boots; cushioned-grip nut drivers; heavy-duty, dual-textured cleaning wipes; and a freestanding bathtub. Source link

IRVING, TX — The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has announced that Mike Casavant has joined the association as the new Chair of the Hydrostatic Stress Board (HSB), a technical-based group of voluntary industry experts.  Formed nearly 70 years ago, the

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