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Industry
News, trends, and analysis of the trades and services industry, including regulations and market data.

Heat pump installations surge, driving major HVAC industry transformation
Rick Donovan · May 10

Teradyne posts $1.28B Q1 2026 revenue on AI-driven testing growth
Kyle Brenner · May 6

eGain Launches AI-enabled Testing Tool to Boost Efficiency
Rick Donovan · May 6

Industrial Fasteners Market Growth Projected to Reach $115.67 Billion By 2032
Kyle Brenner · Apr 9

Medtech trends 2026 reshape skilled trades, creating new roles and gaps
By 2026, a single AI-powered diagnostic tool could perform the work of five traditional lab technicians, fundamentally altering staffing needs in hospitals nationwide.
Ben Foster· Apr 28· 4 min

Lakeshore College Apprentices Receive Tools of the Trade Scholarships
Fifty-two construction and industrial trade apprentices at Lakeshore College just received $2,000 each.
Rick Donovan· Apr 27· 3 min
Opinion & Editorial

AI in Skilled Trades: Navigating Ethical Frontiers
Rick Donovan · May 15

Proactive maintenance: Essential to prevent billions in downtime
Rick Donovan · May 14

Trades and service pros are key to local development resilience.
Rick Donovan · May 7

Apprenticeships Address Skilled Trades Labor Shortage
Rick Donovan · May 2
Analysis & Trends

AI's Data Center Boom Sparks Urgent Need for Skilled Trades
Rick Donovan · May 15

Green Building Performance Lags Despite Data, But Post-Occupancy Insights Promise Change
Rick Donovan · May 13

Smart Tools' Efficiency Hindered by High Costs
Rick Donovan · May 14

Predictive Analytics in Engine Maintenance Surges Amidst New Diagnostic Tech
Ben Foster · May 10
