In recent years, more high school students have started to rethink their plans post-graduation. Many are beginning to realize that a four-year degree might not mean what it did several decades ago, and instead of being guaranteed a job, the only sure thing is a mountain of debt. Because of this, the trades are becoming…
When it comes to heating and cooling your home efficiently, your HVAC system’s ductwork plays a bigger role than you might think. Leaky ducts are a silent but costly problem—forcing your system to work harder, wasting conditioned air, and sending your utility bills skyrocketing. If you’ve noticed uneven temperatures, dusty rooms, or higher energy costs,…
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Virtually every aspect of modern life, whether it’s online shopping, streaming movies, or national security, relies on data centers, making these behemoths a critically important piece of American infrastructure. As demand for digital services grows exponentially, especially with the rise of AI, these facilities face immense pressure to operate with a high degree of…
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) recently announced completed projects at two Key Food stores in the Bronx, New York. The projects replace older refrigeration equipment that used HFCs with cleaner, natural alternatives. The projects, implemented with assistance through $350,000 in state grants, advance efforts to reduce pollution that contributes to…
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When summer rolls around in Hawthorne, FL, the intense heat and humidity are no strangers to residents. Whether you’re lounging at home or heading out for some outdoor fun, you rely on your air conditioning system to keep things cool and comfortable. But what happens when your trusty AC starts showing signs of trouble? Suddenly,…
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BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin — Each year, more than 150,000 construction workers are injured on the job in the U.S. — a sobering reminder that even as the industry navigates challenges like rising material costs and shifting trade policies, the protection of frontline workers must remain a top priority. Milwaukee Tool is taking bold steps to meet that…
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IKEA recently announced that it is partnering with Svea Solar to offer air-to-water heat pumps to customers in Germany. With these new heat pumps, IKEA contends that customers can actively contribute to climate protection while significantly reducing their energy costs. “Sustainable living should be accessible to the masses,” said Jacqueline Polak of IKEA Germany. “That’s…
Most people assume that closing the door on outside air protects them from pollution, but new research from the University of Utah reveals it’s not that simple – especially when wildfires burn nearby. The team’s findings, published this week in Building and Environment, suggest that what you breathe indoors can depend just as much on…
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the factory floor, and U.S. manufacturers want policymakers to keep pace. A new report from the Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC)—the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers—shows that more than half of manufacturers expect to increase their investment in AI over the next two years, and 80% say…
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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ordered the Department of Defense to resume using project labor agreements (PLAs) on major construction projects, reversing recent DoD guidance that had paused their use and reigniting debate across the construction industry. The May 16 ruling by U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras sided with North America’s Building Trades…
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