by Maine Mechanical | Dec 31, 2019 | Mechanical, Plumbing
By Tim Carter for The Washington Post Dec. 24, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. EST Q: Dear Tim, I love reading your column in my local paper. Several months ago, you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper and PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Dec 30, 2019 | Building, Commercial News, Heating, Mechanical, Plumbing
From the depths of the Great Recession, Maine’s economy began a steady rebound that has allowed some industries to flourish despite a growing worker shortage. Staff Report – Portland Press Herald Maine started 2010 in the trough of the Great Recession,...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Dec 15, 2019 | Building, Commercial News, Education News, Heating, Mechanical, Plumbing
By Trevor McNally On Friday December 6, Educate Maine held it’s annual education symposium in Portland. There it was projected that Maine will need 158,000 more trained workers over the next five years in order to maintain economic growth, according to the...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Dec 12, 2019 | Building, Commercial News, Company News, Heating, Mechanical, Plumbing
By Peter Van Allen With the steelwork in place, the mixed-use development at 383 Commercial St., on the site of the former Rufus Deering Lumber Co., is moving forward quickly. The Hobson’s Landing development will include a 155-room Aloft Hotel, 89 condos,...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Dec 9, 2019 | Building, Commercial News, Education News, Heating, Mechanical, Plumbing, Residential News
By Trevor McNally Less than two weeks ago Maine Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order requiring Maine state agencies to invest in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and emissions reductions. It’s the next step in Mills’ environmental policy...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Nov 30, 2019 | Commercial News, Education News, Heating, Plumbing
By Trevor McNally As recently as March of this year WGME reported that one of the trade fields that was experiencing the biggest backlog of customers in Maine is plumbing, heating and cooling technicians. “We couldn’t speak to any, they’re way too busy...read more
