Industry News




Plumbing National Championship to Air on CBS Sports Network
The first-ever Plumbing National Championship recently wrapped up in Tampa, Florida. CBS has plans to broadcast the finals later this year.

Increased Demand and Cost within the Plumbing Industry
The scarcity of plumbers has led to heightened demand for services, which can result in increased costs for consumers and longer wait times for plumbing services.

ELITE TRADES CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, SERVICETITAN ANNOUNCE TITLE SPONSORSHIP FOR NINTH ANNUAL COMPETITION UPLIFTING TRADESPEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION
Intersport announced highly-anticipated competition details for its ninth annual Elite Trades Championships Series (ETCS) with an expansion of ServiceTitan's support as title sponsor, the qualifying events schedule and the launch of a new website.

ILLUMINATING THE TRADES: SCOTT CARON ON MASTERY, COMPETITIONS, AND CHANGING PERCEPTIONS
Scott Caron, master electrician and co-host of 'This Old House,' shares his journey to becoming a master electrician and highlights the pivotal role of trust, perseverance, and a supportive network in the trades. He also talks about his ongoing commitment to improving the perception of trades.

America needs Carpenters and Plumbers
Shifting societal perceptions to recognize the value and opportunities within vocational careers can encourage more individuals to consider plumbing as a viable and rewarding profession.

Patrick Boldt returns to Tampa, wins 2023 ServiceTitan HVAC Apprentice title
Patrick Boldt was feeling the pressure. Sure, he was vying for a $25,000 first-place check. Sure, his HVAC unit fell over as he started the final competition. Sure, he was in front of the TV cameras.

Elite Trades Championship Series celebrates the trades—and inspires the next generation
Chris Hunter, a ServiceTitan principal industry adviser, founder of Hunter Super Techs and co-founder of the GoTime Success Group, was proving a point: A career in the trades can provide all of that and then some.