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Aug 28, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

It’s becoming increasingly apparent that industry itself will have to do the heavy lifting of solving the skilled trades shortage. The Heavy Metal Summer Experience shows how it's done.

Illinois Releases 2025 Prevailing Wage Rates: Ensuring Fair Pay Across Public Projects

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) released the updated 2025 prevailing wage rates for construction trades across all 102 counties.

New York Slashes EmPower+ Funding: Union Contractors Face Uncertain Pipeline

Aug 26, 2025 |2 min read

Potential cuts threaten retrofit jobs and climate progress.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Announces Four New Board Nominees

Aug 26, 2025 |4 min read — Member Update

Dan Hampton, Roeland Hoeke, Mike Steidel, and Sal Tortorici have been nominated to serve a 4-year term on Â鶹Èë¿Ú's Board of Directors. The election will take place at the Annual Business Meeting during the upcoming Â鶹Èë¿Ú Annual Convention.

Register Now for the 2026 MEP Innovation Conference

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Join your fellow professionals in Austin, TX for the top technology conference in the entire industry and learn more about the trends and best practices that will shape the future!

Stan Kolbe Joins Trade Press Web Panel to Address Key Contractor Provisions in New Tax and Spending Law and Its Industry Impact

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

ACHR News webinar featured HVAC policy thought leaders to help industry stakeholders better understand the impacts of this sweeping new law on the both the contracting industry and the key energy efficiency HVAC provisions.

Erica Respeto Joins Â鶹Èë¿Ú

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Newest addition to meetings team brings three years of experience in registration, housing and sponsorship development to the fold.

Webinar: Megaprojects Risk Roundtable

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about some of the potential challenges regarding large-scale projects, including understanding project scope, cash flow impact, and legal and regulatory volatility.

Webinar: Lessons Learned: ERP Wins, Woes, and What Comes Next

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Join us for part four of a series diving in to the core issues of ERP selection and implementation.

Protect Your Employees with Personal Protective Equipment

Aug 26, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

When did you last check your employees’ PPE? Are they wearing it correctly and for the right tasks, or not using it at all? Proper use helps keep workers safe and healthy—and protects your business from costly, preventable workers’ compensation claims.

The Power of Construction Podcast Returns

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Season 2 of The Power of Construction is here—featuring bold conversations with the pioneers shaping construction’s future. Tune in now!

Data-Driven Contracting Meets Data-Driven Manufacturing

Aug 26, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Mestek Machinery and Stratus have partnered to digitally connect the Lockformer Spiral Tubeformer with real-time data, boosting efficiency, reducing labor, and streamlining HVAC fabrication.

Cleaner Cuts with Linacoustic® RC Duct Liner

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

See what sets Johns Manville’s Linacoustic® RC duct liner apart. Engineered with unique flame-attenuated technology, it delivers consistent quality and smooth processing on duct fabrication equipment. Watch the demo to see the difference.

Storage Transformed: The PACKOUTâ„¢ Rack Kit

Aug 26, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Milwaukee® continues to transform jobsite organization and productivity with the PACKOUT™ Rack Kit. 

Install Performance+® Duct Liner Insulation with Confidence

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Contractors and fabricators can feel more confident using Knauf Performance+® fiberglass duct liner insulation because it’s reliable and meets rigorous criteria to support indoor air quality.

Secure Grilles Built for Fast Installs

Aug 26, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Price Security Grilles install fast, pass inspection the first time, and meet NYS-OMH standards for behavioral health—trusted by contractors on construction jobs across North America.

Optimize Airflow with Duro Dyne Volume Dampers

Aug 26, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Duro Dyne volume dampers provide precise airflow control for HVAC systems, enhancing comfort and energy efficiency. Built with durable materials and available in various configurations, they are ideal for both commercial and residential applications.

Rebel® and Rebel Applied® Packaged Rooftop Systems

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Daikin Applied rooftop systems incorporate advanced technologies for smarter, more efficient HVAC.

Uncovering Hidden Labor Costs: Why Your Processes, Not Your People, May Be the Problem

Aug 26, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Labor is a major cost for specialty contractors, but disconnected systems and manual processes often hide inefficiencies. This webinar explores pitfalls in tracking labor costs and how improving workflow can lead to more predictable profits.

Trane® Domestic Hot Water Heat Pumps

Aug 26, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Trane Domestic Hot Water Heat Pumps offer contractors an efficient and sustainable solution for water heating, capturing wasted heat to reduce energy costs and COâ‚‚ emissions.