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Union HVAC Technician repairs a refrigerator

5 Things to Look for When Hiring an HVAC Company

When you need service for your building’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, it’s always a good idea to get the help of a company that specializes in HVAC services for commercial buildings. An HVAC contractor has the expertise to install, repair, and maintain your system, meaning they can ensure your unit is operating

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Profession Union Sprinkler Fitter Inspecting Sprinkler System

The Importance of Sprinkler Fitters

Between the start of a fire and when firefighters arrive on the scene, enough time will have passed for people’s lives to be put in danger and for property to be damaged. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), it only takes two minutes for a fire to become deadly and five minutes for

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Professional Union Welder with the Southwest Pipe Trades

The Importance of Welders and Their Impact on Society

The truth is that the welding industry is not for everyone. It’s a difficult and physically demanding job. But it’s also a job that’s rewarding and one that professional welders take pride in—for good reason. Welding is essential to a wide variety of products and infrastructures, and it plays a rather important role in various

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Union plumber tightens water connections on a job

The Importance of HVAC Techs

Your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is responsible for keeping the ambient temperature within your building nice and comfortable. Without these machines, it would be difficult to remain warm during the winter and cool during the summer. But an HVAC system isn’t something that magically appears when you want it; it’s a system

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Union plumber tightens water connections on a job

The Importance of Plumbers

Plumbing is something that is easy to take for granted. It’s one of those matters where you don’t notice how much of a role it plays in your daily life until it stops working or something goes wrong. The fact that we can simply walk up to a faucet and expect hot water to come

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Union pipefitters work on a pipe on a construction site

The Importance of Pipe Fitters

A pipe fitter is a specialized plumber who installs, maintains, and repairs pipes on big jobs in an industrial setting. This is a simplified pipe fitter job description, but it tells you everything you need to know. It’s a job that’s constantly in high demand—and with good reason. Pipe fitting is an important, impactful, and

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A union welder starting a career path as an apprentice

What Does It Take to Start a Career in Welding?

Does working with your hands sound exciting? If the answer is yes, you may be interested in pursuing a career in welding. Welding offers plenty of opportunities for professional growth, career advancement, and—depending on the type of job you get—travel. You’ll also have the freedom to work in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive,

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Career Path for HVAC-R Technician

The Path to Advancement as an HVAC-R Technician

Achieving suitable indoor air quality wouldn’t be possible without an HVAC system. However, we often don’t think about just how important our HVAC is to our comfort until it’s no longer working. HVAC-R technicians are needed to not only keep these machines running, but also running efficiently.  As there’s always a need for HVAC services,

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Intersecting streets symbolizing the road map to success shared by union pipefitters

How to Get a Career as a Union Pipefitter

Just the idea of sitting in a cubicle for eight hours a day, five days a week is enough to send shivers down some people’s spine. If this sounds like you, then you’re likely the kind of person who likes moving around and working with your hands performing physical tasks. If that’s the case, then

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A red arrow symbolizing progress on a career as a union plumber after starting off as an apprentice

How to Get a Career in Plumbing

Becoming a licensed plumber can open the door to many pathways to success. Not only that, but it can also offer plenty of benefits as well, such as having the freedom to be your own boss and set your own schedule. However, the road to becoming a plumber can differ from state to state and

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