Trades
News and information for skilled trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
Skilled Trades Camp Inspires Young Girls to Future-Proof Careers
Fewer than 10% of Red Seal certified journeypersons in Canada are women.
Progressive Capitalism Is a Talking Point, Not a Solution for the Skilled Trades
Progressive capitalism seeks to solve the industrial workforce crisis, but it's a theoretical blueprint that will fail without a ground-level revolution in how we value and train skilled tradespeople. No economic philosophy from on high can, by itself, solve the skills gap plaguing our industries.
Local trade schools are key to economic growth.
At Chattahoochee Technical College, many students secure employment in high-demand fields like HVAC before completing coursework, proving the immediate value of practical education.
How Does an HVAC System Work? A Complete Guide to Home Climate Control
While your old furnace might be burning money at a mere 60% efficiency, modern high-efficiency units can convert an astonishing 98% of fuel into usable heat, according to Skillcatapp .
What Are AI Applications in Construction Project Management?
Despite its potential to boost construction productivity by up to 1.
How to Maintain Your Residential HVAC System: A 2026 Guide
Pouring a cup of boiling water down your AC drain pipe monthly could prevent a costly service call, yet most homeowners don't know this simple trick.
What are modern HVAC refrigerants and why do regulations matter?
Starting January 1, 2025, manufacturing or importing new HVAC systems that use R-410A, a refrigerant with a global warming potential (GWP) of 2088, becomes illegal.
MIG vs. Stick Welding: Understanding Their Trade-offs
A portable welding machine like the HITBOX ARC200mini3, weighing just 2.
How HVAC System Diagnostics Work: Common Issues & Best Practices
A total of 443,308 daily fault records were collected across residential HVAC systems, according to Energy .
DIY Plumbing Checks: Improve System Health, Prevent Issues
A toilet that wobbles more than half an inch is not just a minor inconvenience; it signals a potential water leak that could lead to extensive subfloor damage.
InstallerSHOW 2026: Howdens Partners With Kitchen Fitter Arena
For the first time, InstallerSHOW 2026 will co-locate the Professional Woodworking Expo and the Painting & Decorating Show.
Siemens Foundation Aims for 25,000 NC Skilled Workers, Boosting Access
The Siemens Foundation is investing $9.25 million to launch Careers Electric™ in North Carolina, aiming to train 25,000 people for energy and infrastructure jobs within a decade.
AI disrupts white-collar jobs, skilled trades offer stability
A McKinsey study projects that up to 50% of all entry-level white-collar jobs could be disrupted by artificial intelligence within the next five years, fundamentally redirecting career aspirations for
Blue-collar wages surge, making degrees a riskier path for young people
Between 2019 and 2024, real hourly wages for the lowest-paid 10% of US workers jumped by 15.
AI Won't Replace Skilled Trades—It Will Create New Opportunities.
Demand for robotics technicians has spiked an astonishing 107% since late 2022.