Products and Services Updates

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  Save Time on Deck with KCCM Anchors

  May 21, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  Hilti’s KCCM anchors help MEP contractors streamline wood formwork and metal decking projects. Versatile sizing and simplified installation helps reduce labor demands and boost productivity on every job.

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  Choose Formaldehyde-Free for Healthier Working Environments

  May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Building professionals face a significant challenge: exposure to harmful airborne particles, like formaldehyde and dust. That’s why HVAC fabricator, Sheet Metal Werks, chooses materials wisely to create safer, healthier environments for employees.

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  Price Industries Drop-Boxes (DBH)

  May 21, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  Drop-Boxes are a simple approach to air distribution for large volume spaces. Purchasing a pre-fabricated Drop-Box eliminates time-intensive design, assembly, and field sealing, allowing labor to focus on higher-value project tasks.

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  Stop Wrestling with Materials Prices: Digitize Your Supply Chain

  May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Mechanical contractors piece together their procurement-to-payment process with manual data entry, invoice chasing, and supplier calls.

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  Software Selection Guide for SMACNA Members

  May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Looking for new software, but drowning in options? This guide breaks down the selection process into manageable steps, with practical evaluation tips and expert recommendations.

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  Introducing the Retrotec Model 7000 Blower Door

  May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Retrotec's newest, lightest, and most versatile high-powered blower door fan.

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  Revolutionizing Field Ordering with BuildCentrix’s Blueprint Takeoffs

  May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  BuildCentrix Blueprint Takeoff streamlines estimating and project planning for sheet metal, piping & plumbing fab shops. Digitally analyze 2D drawings, capture dimensions and materials in 3D, and boost accuracy and efficiency when creating orders.

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  Automating Hanger Placement for Sheet Metal

  May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Discover how MSUITE Hangers transforms hanger placement from one of the biggest modeling bottlenecks into a streamlined, automated process. Sheet metal contractors can now cut placement time, reduce manual errors, & stay on schedule with automation.

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  AI to Combat Rising Material Costs

  May 21, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  Kojo launches AI tool suite to help contractors combat rising material costs.

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  Future-Ready Facilities: Digital Twin Meets CMMS

  May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Combined forces of Pinnacle Infotech & InnoMaint now deliver BIM-integrated Digital Twins for smarter and more resilient support for facility management.

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  Coming Soon! Easier Way to Buy Steel

  May 21, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  We’re transforming Majestic’s MHub customer portal, enabling you to instantly purchase steel with preferred base pricing and preloaded items based on previous purchases. It’s designed to save time, save money, and make the buying process even easier.

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  Duro Dyne CL90: Strongest One-Piece Duct Lock

  May 19, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Engineered for strength, simplicity, and reliability, the Duro Dyne CL90 sets the standard for square duct suspension in commercial HVAC installations. This compact, high-capacity lock delivers unmatched performance in a user-friendly design.

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  FT-R+™ — The First Field-Repairable Class 2 SRL

  May 15, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  The FallTech FT-R+ is the first and only field-repairable Class 2 SRL, drastically reducing your worksite's downtime while maximizing its safety and efficiency.

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  AI-Powered Insights to Find Answers

  Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  Construction professionals currently spend 18% of their time searching for information on projects, relying on keyword searches and sifting through countless results to find answers.

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  Amplify Your Return on Investment with the Lockformer Spiral Tube Former 2.0

  Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Lockformer Spiral Tube Former 2.0 is compact and fast, forming 3–100” pipe at up to 344 FPM. With Spiral Smart Tech, on-the-fly slitting and trailer-ready design, it ensures quiet, precise production.

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  The Most Productive Way to Shear Strut on Site

  Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Designed for electricians, plumbers, and mechanical contractors, Milwaukee Tool's M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ Single Channel Strut Shear delivers precise measurements, consistent accuracy, and installation-ready cuts with no exposed blades.

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  Best Practices for Hiring Top Talent

  Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Hiring the right employees is critical for the success of any business. Effective hiring practices ensure you're bringing in top talent, they also help to minimize risks and create a positive work environment.

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  Build smarter with formaldehyde-free insulation

  Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  Knauf Performance+ ® is the only full portfolio of fiberglass HVAC insulation that’s formaldehyde-free — which is good news for contractors.

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  New & Improved: Trane Modular Self-Contained Units

  Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  Trane’s Modular Self-Contained Units have expanded capacities, new Symbio® controls and low-GWP refrigerant.

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  Price Industries Factory Mounted Piping Packages

  Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Factory Mounted Piping Packages can improve contractor margins while reducing project risk and delivery timelines. Available on all VAV boxes, fan powered boxes, and fan coil units.

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