Manufacturing and transportation projects drive gains Total construction starts rose 6% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.3 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential starts rose 40% thanks to a large pickup in manufacturing and transportation buildings. Residential and nonbuilding starts fell 1% and 14%, respectively. Year-to-date through August 2023, total Read more
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Propane use has increased efficiency, reduced energy costs, and improved visitor experience Ruby’s Inn takes environmental stewardship seriously, which is why the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is awarding it with an Energy for Everyone Hero Award. Located in picturesque Bryce Canyon National Park, the historic inn relies on a clean-energy that is good Read more
Retailer conducts week-long celebration of Pro Xtra members from September 18-24, 2023 The Home Depot® announced the return of Pro Xtra Week, a biannual week-long event offering special giveaways, vendor demos, as well as exclusive savings on tools and supplies both in-store and online. Pro Xtra Week will take place from September 18-24, 2023. Read more
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association’s (PHCC) Educational Foundation has named Joseph Sullivan to the organization’s Board of Governors. This distinguished group – composed of leading contractors, manufacturers, and other industry partners who are major donors to the Foundation – is responsible for guiding the development of industry education and training programs for contractors and Read more
Andy™ Aluminum Handled Offset Left Snips and Adjustable Siding Gauge earn top honors Malco Products, one of the nation’s leading solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, today announced that is has earned 2023 Pro Tool Innovation Awards for its Andy™ Aluminum Handled Offset Left Snips in the Hand Tools-Cutting category and Read more