Tim Ward

Dozens of skilled trade workers from across Illinois recently gathered at United Association Local 149’s training center in Savoy, Illinois, for the prestigious Illinois Pipe Trades Association Committee on Training and Education (COTE) contest. Top apprentices, who earned their place by winning local competitions, put their expertise to the test through rigorous written exams and Read more

Solutions will Equip Trade Contractors with Powerful Tools to Run and Grow Their Businesses Mechanical Hub was onsite last week at ServiceTitan Pantheon 2023, its annual user conference, and if there was ever any doubt or fear that artificial intelligence (AI) was coming to the trades, Pantheon 2023 put those thoughts to rest. More than Read more

NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Dawn Bloch to vice president, customer engagement. In her new role, Bloch will oversee the marketing communications department in addition to continuing to manage business development and customer service. She will report to Ashley Martin, executive vice president, NIBCO. Bloch joined NIBCO in 2000 as a customer service representative Read more

Students Receive Funds for Continuing Their Education in HVACR; Effort Supports Continued Development of the Skilled American Workforce Fieldpiece Instruments, a proven category leader known for delivering innovative and high-quality HVACR test tools for more than 30 years, has awarded $2,500 #MasteroftheTrade scholarships to 10 SkillsUSA students committed to studying for a fulfilling career in Read more

This Central Pennsylvania family wanted to improve the indoor air quality in their home to ease their daughter’s allergy symptoms. Their teenage daughter, Julia, had suffered from seasonal allergies for years. Julia’s allergies were so severe they once led to walking pneumonia. Julia’s allergies were most notable in the fall and early winter. She would Read more