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Weekly Newsletter

Monday, August 17, 2026

Features of the week

Ocean City Rebuilds Its Shoreline with Major Beach Replenishment Project

Large-scale sand restoration work aims to combat erosion, strengthen coastal resilience and protect the future of the shoreline Ocean City, New Jersey, 14 August 2026 – Ocean City, New Jersey, is moving forward with a major beach replenishment project as...

New Braunfels Launches Independent Review of Police Headquarters

The city appoints an outside law firm to investigate ongoing building concerns and determine the cause of construction-related issues New Braunfels, Texas, 7 August 2026 – The City of New Braunfels has appointed an independent law firm to investigate ongoing...

Building the Future Starts with People

Caterpillar's long-term investment in workforce development highlights the growing need for skilled talent across the construction industry Irving, Texas, 31 July 2026 – The construction industry is entering a new era driven by advanced technology, large infrastructure projects, and growing...

Tampa City Center Earns National Green Building Recognition

Award highlights the city's commitment to sustainable design and environmentally responsible public buildings Tampa, Florida, 24 July 2026 – The City of Tampa has received national recognition after Tampa City Center won a prestigious green building award, highlighting the city's...

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Unifying the Shop Floor: Bridging the Gap Between Piping and Sheet Metal is a Productivity Lever for HVAC Contractors

For years, dual-trade mechanical contractors have dealt with a digital divide. On the piping side (the wet trade), advanced modeling, automated cutting, and cloud-based tracking have largely eliminated manual processes. Meanwhile, sheet metal fabrication (the dry trade) frequently has...

Designing A Resilient Home for a Heating World

The key decisions when developing homes for more extreme weather are made at the early stages of a design. Begin with an in-depth site search and a pencil and paper to make notes and sketches with. Simulations disassociate the...

Stop Selling Boxes: The Next HVAC Opportunity Is Whole-Home Performance

For decades, HVAC contractors have built successful businesses replacing boxes. A furnace fails, replace the furnace. An air conditioner stops cooling, replace the air conditioner. When equipment reaches the end of its useful life, the contractor sells another piece...

The Evolution of Building Access

I started climbing antenna towers in the 1990s with a body belt, a hard hat, and a healthy dose of hope. Looking back, it's amazing what we considered normal. Fall protection was nowhere near what it is today. Equipment...