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Texas adopts 2026 NEC effective September 1, electrification rules reshape contractor exam content, solar and battery storage drive record 86 GW of new U.S. capacity.
LIXIL study reveals 550,000 unfilled plumbing jobs could cost billions, 2026 plumbing outlook shows cautious stability, EPA redirects $4.1B for lead pipe removal.
Skilled trades ranked most AI-proof careers, Siemens Foundation launches $9.25M electrical workforce initiative, 7 key 2026 NEC changes contractors need to know.
Women reshaping the plumbing profession in 2026, proposed 15% global tariff threatens contractor margins, and cautious growth outlook with rising wages.
IWSH volunteer project at LA Mission, lead pipe funding cuts, and WorldSkills 2026 heads to Shanghai.
Data center boom creates massive demand, 2026 NEC reshapes solar installation, and construction faces 439,000-worker shortage.
2026 NEC arc-flash labeling changes, 12,000 apprentices needed by 2030, and EV charging infrastructure opportunities.
2024 IPC updates on showerhead limits, smart plumbing goes mainstream, and residential remodeling market outlook.
New DOE water heater standards, 500,000 plumber shortage, and IWSH volunteer impact report highlights.