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News, trends, and analysis of the trades and services industry, including regulations and market data.
Cobb County Adds 42 New Business Licenses Across Service Industries
Cobb County recently approved 42 new business licenses for a wide range of service industries. This expansion includes professional services, restaurants, and personal care, indicating robust local economic activity.
The Electric Landscaping Tools Shift: Navigating Gas Blower Bans
The roar of gas-powered leaf blowers is being replaced by the whir of electric models, a market shift forcing landscaping professionals to re-evaluate their entire equipment strategy.
The AI Shift: How Smart Technology is Reshaping Construction and Home Services
AI and smart technology are rapidly transforming the construction and home services industries, moving from theoretical concepts to practical realities. This shift is driven by chronic labor shortages, increasing project complexity, and stringent regulations, redefining efficiency and safety.
The Impact of Green Building Certifications on Construction Trades and Services
Green building certifications are rapidly becoming a non-negotiable baseline in construction, fundamentally reshaping material supply chains, tool requirements, and the skill sets demanded of trades professionals. This shift from cost-first to performance-first models is creating new opportunities and challenges across the industry.
Pulp & Beyond 2026 Event to Address AI, Sustainability Trends
The Pulp & Beyond 2026 event in Helsinki will gather industry leaders to discuss critical trends like AI, sustainability, and supply chain resilience. The conference aims to address challenges and foster innovation in the forest-based bioeconomy.
Why Homeowners Are Prioritizing Eco-Friendly Materials in Construction and Home Services
Homeowners are increasingly prioritizing eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices in construction and home services, driven by a mix of economic, regulatory, and environmental factors. This shift is redefining industry standards and client expectations.
The Rise of the Trades '40 Under 40': Recognizing a New Generation of Talent
The skilled trades are seeing a major shift in how they celebrate their own, with new '40 Under 40' programs designed to recognize and empower the next generation of industry leaders.
The AI Paradox: Data Shows Automation Is Boosting Demand for Skilled Trade Jobs
Contrary to fears of displacement, the AI boom is creating a surge in demand for skilled trade workers. A detailed data analysis shows why the people who build the physical world are more valuable than ever in the digital age.
Beyond the Buzz: How Sustainable Materials Demand is Redefining Construction
The global construction industry is undergoing a fundamental shift, driven by rapidly growing demand for sustainable materials. This transformation is reshaping supply chains, regulatory frameworks, and professional practices, making adherence to evolving standards paramount for competitiveness.
Beyond the Hype: Data Center Chip Market Trends and Growth Outlook to 2034
A new report identifies over $37 billion in immediate opportunities, signaling a massive expansion. The data center chip market is on the cusp of unprecedented growth, fundamentally reshaping global technology infrastructure.
Beyond NVIDIA: Sizing Up the Global Data Center Chips Market to 2034
The global data center chips market is set for substantial growth through 2034, fueled by AI and cloud computing. Discover the varying market projections, key technological drivers, and regional influences.
Data Center Chip Market Trends Show NVIDIA Dominance Amid Investor Shifts
The data center chip market in 2026 is being reshaped by NVIDIA's dominance and a significant rotation in investor sentiment, even as demand for physical infrastructure continues to surge.
Top 4 Best Construction Management Software Options for 2026
Only 16% of construction businesses achieve advanced digital capability, despite 50% using cloud software and nearly as many leveraging AI.
7 Emerging Construction Tech for Project Management
A construction takeoff that once took days can now be completed in mere seconds by AI, fundamentally altering the pace of project planning.
Construction and trades salaries rise in 2026
With 292,000 job openings as of November 2025, the construction industry faces a critical talent shortage, pushing salaries for roles like Project Managers to nearly $200,000.
Meta's $115M Academy Fights Skilled Trades Gap With New Training
In just seven days, Meta's Level-Up fiber installation training program received 35,000 applications.
Trades and service pros are key to local development resilience.
In one mid-sized American city, the average age of a licensed plumber is 58, and only 3% of high school graduates enter vocational training programs, creating a looming crisis for essential urban infr
Apprenticeships Address Skilled Trades Labor Shortage
CBRE and Meta are launching a multiyear initiative called LevelUp to recruit and train thousands of fiber technicians for U.
The REPAIR Act Is Here: Why the Right to Repair Is an Inevitable and Necessary Shift
The Right to Repair movement is gaining undeniable momentum with the introduction of the federal REPAIR Act. This legislation aims to rebalance power, granting consumers and independent shops fair access to parts, tools, and service information.
Stop Admiring the Skills Gap: Why Investing in Vocational Training Is Our Only Way Out
The US faces a critical skilled trades shortage, threatening our economy. Aggressive investment in vocational training programs is no longer an option but an economic imperative to address this crisis.
Manufacturer Gatekeeping Must End: The Case for a Universal Right to Repair
The universal 'Right to Repair' movement advocates for ownership, safety, and economic fairness by challenging manufacturers' monopolies over product maintenance. This crucial legislation empowers consumers and independent repair professionals, fostering a more sustainable and competitive market.
Vocational Training Is Not Just an Option; It's the Only Viable Fix for the Skilled Trades Gap
The skilled trades gap is a critical issue impacting infrastructure and economic growth. Vocational training offers the only viable solution by providing hands-on experience and fostering a culture of safety and precision.
AI's industrial march risks repeating past ethical failures.
In a move echoing the profound societal shifts of the Industrial Revolution, Pope Leo XIV recently issued an encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas.
Smart Home Market Valued Over $170 Billion, Segmented Growth
Despite the smart home market being valued at $172 billion in 2025, smart appliance penetration is projected to reach only 30.
Tray Stand Support Frameworks Market Growth Forecast Sees Value Shift
While the global tray stand support frameworks market is projected to grow by 48% through 2035, average selling prices for next-generation frameworks are already surging by 15-30% due to material inno
Global rosin tackifier market: Robust growth forecast
The global rosin tackifier market is projected to reach USD 5.12 billion by 2034, expanding significantly from USD 3.36 billion in 2025, driven by demand for eco-friendly adhesives.
Foundation Laid for South India's First ISM Semiconductor Facility
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for South India's first ISM-approved semiconductor plant in Visakhapatnam.
Key trends reshape global capability centers in 2026
In the first half of calendar year 2026, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) hired between 13,000 to 17,000 Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) roles, according to ETCFO .
Lowe's Foundation invests $250 million in skilled trades training programs
The Lowe's Foundation plans to invest a quarter-billion dollars to train 250,000 skilled tradespeople by 2035, according to Lowe's Foundation .
Data centers offer flexibility for 'speed to power'
AI data centers, despite immense power demands, can offer 18% to 55% flexibility in consumption without compromising service quality, Utility Dive reports.