Hubbell Canada announces price increases for February 2026
Electrification infrastructure solutions provider Hubbell Canada has announced that

https://www.ebmag.com/hubbell-....canada-announces-pri

Inside a Century-Old Steam System: The Mystery of a Rare Float Air Vent
The author uncovers an early Trane float air vent—offering a look at coal-era steam heating design, failed radiator traps, and what contractors should watch for in aging two-pipe systems.

https://www.contractormag.com/....hydronics/article/55

vibrating ceramic ring produces drinking water from humid air in few minutes
with this system developed by MIT engineers, clean water-making can take a few minutes versus the hours required by existing thermal designs.
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In Contrast to Gabriel House, Sprinklers Kept Rockland (MA) Nursing Home Fire at Bay — and No One Was Injured
The contrasting outcomes of two fires highlight significant disparities in fire safety measures at assisted living facilities, with the Gabriel House tragedy revealing critical regulatory gaps.

https://www.fireengineering.co....m/fire-safety/in-con

Inside Famous Supply’s New J-TEC Facility: A Midwest Hub for Contractor Training
With 12 labs, CEU courses and industry partnerships, the Jay Blaushild Training and Education Center expands technical development for HVAC, plumbing and hydronics professionals.

https://www.contractormag.com/....training/news/553328

natura futura restores floating neighborhood of seven ‘raft’ houses in ecuador
natura futura works with locals in ecuador to complete a floating neighborhood of 'las balsas', alongside a broader riverfront restoration.
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https://www.designboom.com/arc....hitecture/natura-fut

wes anderson retrospective at london’s design museum features over 700 archival objects
opening on november 21st, 2025, and running until July 26th, 2026, the show marks the first time wes anderson’s archives have been publicly displayed in the UK.
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https://www.designboom.com/des....ign/wes-anderson-ret

PHCC Honors Cody Schroeder as 2025 Plumbing Instructor of the Year
Midwestern Mechanical’s Cody Schroeder recognized for advancing apprenticeship training, modernizing instruction, and inspiring the next generation of plumbing professionals.

https://www.contractormag.com/....industry-event-news/

A. O. Smith to Acquire Leonard Valve for $470 Million
Acquisition expands A. O. Smith’s presence in the mechanical room with leading mixing valve and control technologies.

https://www.contractormag.com/....hydronics/news/55329

US lends $1bn to get Three Mile Island going again for Microsoft
In a vivid sign of how demand for computing is driving a resurgence of US nuclear power, the Trump administration yesterday agreed a $1bn loan to help reboot the mothballed
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