Data centers pose challenges for U.S. water systems: Study
To meet demand, the U.S. needs $10 billion in new water capacity — or up to $58 billion in a high-growth scenario
Plumbing
House bill proposes tax-free savings accounts for the trades
The accounts would allow Americans to make withdrawals for expenses related to apprenticeship programs, community colleges or trade schools, certifications and licensing, tools and equipment, and establishing a new business
Service Experts kicks off franchise push
The 30-year-old HVAC and plumbing platform, which generates roughly $1 billion in annual revenue, announced in late 2025 that it would begin offering franchises
BlackRock commits $100 million to skilled trades training
The Future Builders initiative, funded by the BlackRock Foundation, will deploy the capital to nonprofits and workforce development organizations
By the numbers: How U.S. consumers are actually doing
A look at six key indicators from the Federal Reserve over the past five years, as of December 2025
Lennox announces residential water heater launch
Its new line of water heaters, launching March 16, is produced through a joint venture with Italian manufacturer Ariston Group
Ferguson’s dual-trade efforts hit 650 locations
Of the ~760 “counter locations” the company plans to convert, about 650 conversions are now complete
Voomi Supply lands $10 million investment
The Pennsylvania-based company operates as an online marketplace where contractors can buy parts and equipment from a network of distributors and manufacturers
Angi launches app in ChatGPT
Consumers can find and connect with contractors beginning from a conversation with the chatbot, the company said
Roto-Rooter residential revenue dips; CEO points to Google, private equity
The company has experienced a volatile past seven quarters, with CEO Kevin McNamara attributing the trend to private-equity consolidation and Google changes