News Archive

Register Now for the Safety Champions Conference!

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

September 17-18 event, happening in Chicago, enables stakeholders to engage in conversation and share valuable information that makes the industry safer going forward.

U.S. Green Buildings Council Publishes School IAQ Fact Sheet

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Outline will assist external stakeholders better understand the technical requirements necessary to ensure all education settings have access to clean air.

Clearstory Simplifies Change Orders for Specialty Contractors

Jun 16, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Specialty contractors face delays, miscommunication & lost revenue with change orders. Clearstory offers real-time visibility & collaboration to cut chaos and help teams get paid faster.

Trades-centric summer camp gives DeKalb area youth peek at future jobs

Jun 15, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

DeKalb’s first Heavy Metal Summer Experience breaks records: ‘I wish this went longer’

NEMI Launches Megaproject TAB, IAQ Resource Center

Jun 12, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

New NEMI resource aims to tackle critical workforce shortages for TAB, IAQ, and commissioning

Embracing Power of Information to Stay Ahead of the Workforce Curve

Jun 12, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

SMACNA's Erykka Thompson challenges you to think of education as active rather than passive.

Daikin 360 Rental Solutions

Jun 12, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

From daily needs to mission-critical emergencies, we’re here to support all your HVAC rental requirements.

Stronger Duct Connections with HDQC-XL Cleat

Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The HDQC-XL Cleat delivers strength and airtight performance for wide TDF and heavy-gauge duct. It reduces deflection and leakage—key to boosting HVAC efficiency in demanding builds.

Hazard Communication at Your Business

Jun 11, 2025 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

Hazard communication training helps employees identify, use, and store hazardous materials safely, providing vital info and protective measures to prevent dangerous exposures.

Announcing Our Series A

Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

This new capital will give us the fuel to grow the team and accelerate the delivery of new modules and AI models that the construction industry needs.

Greenheck's IVE Ventilator Delivers Indoor-Mounted Energy Recovery

Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Greenheck's new IVE energy recovery ventilator provides 100% outdoor air and electric heating in compact spaces.

Griplock Systems: The Smarter Way to Hang HVAC

Jun 11, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Griplock Systems delivers a faster, easier, and more efficient solution for suspending HVAC systems.

Gripple®’s TecLoc Conduit Claw for Seismic Stiffening

Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

TecLoc Conduit Claw is a fast, secure, IAPMO-approved seismic rod stiffening clip. It retrofits easily to secure suspended services, prevent buckling, and is ideal for late-stage or unexpected construction changes.

Increase Productivity with Hilti’s System Advantage

Jun 11, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Boost your power tools with Hilti’s System Advantage. Now through December 31, save $60 when you spend $300 on bits and blades with promo code SYSTEM25.

Fleet Solutions that Drive Results

Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Discover how Holman's flexible funding, streamlined management, and simplified solutions can help you take control of your fleet and boost your bottom line.

Beat the Heat: A Safety Game Plan

Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

As extreme heat becomes more common, contractors must protect their teams with a solid heat illness prevention strategy. Plan ahead, prepare effective protocols, and practice response procedures to stay safe, compliant, and productive all summer.

Future-Proof Fabrication with Lockformer and Iowa Precision Automation

Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Boost HVAC fabrication with Lockformer Fiber Laser & Iowa Coil Feed—safe, precise, efficient. It is FDA/Class 1 rated, featuring a patented shroud, coil-fed automation, faster cutting, reduced emissions, and lower costs.

Milwaukee Tool Delivers the First Cordless 10-Gauge Nibbler

Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Delivering on user demands, the M18 FUEL™ 10-Gauge Nibbler is optimized for prefab, onsite mechanical, and HVAC work. It provides fast, clean cuts in 10ga mild steel with tight turns, enhanced control, and up to 96’ per charge.

Union Payroll and Compliance, Made Simple

Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Streamline union and prevailing wage payroll with Miter. Built for self-performing specialty contractors, it simplifies certified payroll and union reporting, tracks real-time labor costs, & eliminates manual data entry from the field to the office.

How MSUITE Hangers Solve the Placement Problem

Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

MSUITE Hangers automates hanger placement and system modeling, saving time and improving accuracy for sheet metal contractors across BIM-to-FAB workflows.