Items of Interest
Leveraging Technology for Smarter Dispatching: Proximity vs. Profits
Software
August 26, 2026
News, Software, Technology
Bluon Brings Back Best-in-Class Live Tech Support for HVAC-R...
Live Technical Support quickly routes service calls to HVAC pros who have decades of experience with specific types of equipment and problems Bluon today announced […]
August 25, 2026
Contractors, Software
The New Flat Rate Releases Latest Average Tennessee Home...
Access to accurate pricing data for common home repairs helps customers cost compare with realistic expectations The New Flat Rate, the No. 1 price generating […]
July 28, 2026
News, Software, Technology
Housecall Pro Launches Trade-Specific Software Packages for HVAC, Plumbing...
New packages give mechanical Pros an out-of-the-box software experience tailored to their trade. Housecall Pro®, a leading AI-powered field service platform trusted by home service […]
July 27, 2026
News, Software, Technology
America’s Sweatiest Cities Are Feeling the Heat — and...
Thumbtack reveals its official 2026 list of America’s Sweatiest Cities and the home projects helping homeowners beat the heat. By: Morgan Olsen, Thumbtack’s Home Design […]
July 13, 2026
News, Residential, Software, Technology
Probook Raises $40M from Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia to...
America’s largest home service brands run on Probook, built around dispatch. Probook, the AI Operating System for home service businesses, today announced $40 million in […]
March 06, 2026
Acquisitions, Software, Technology
IFS Completes Acquisition of Softeon, Creating a Powerhouse in...
IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Softeon, providing enterprises across manufacturing, logistics and retail access […]
December 10, 2025
News, Software, Technology
“Real job security is in the trades,” says Mike...
Thousands of home service professionals joined the virtual event, featuring Pro-to-Pro forums, live coaching and a special#DirtiestJobsChallenge segment judged by Mike Rowe. Housecall Pro’s 2025 Winter […]
November 04, 2025
Business Training, Software, Technology
WorkHero Raises $5M Seed Round to Advance its AI-Powered...
AI Platform Frees Small HVAC Contractors From Administrative Overload WorkHero, the AI-powered back office for small HVAC contractors, today announced a $5 million seed round […]
October 27, 2025
News, Software, Technology
IFS Study Uncovers Emerging AI Knowledge Deficit in Service...
58% of service firms are planning AI implementations but study reveals the industry has the highest number of firms not confident in having the skills […]
October 20, 2025
News, Software, Technology
Jobber Empowers Home Service Pros to Attract More Customers...
All-in-one website creator, competitor analysis, and insights dashboard help small businesses stand out online, and make data-driven decisions with confidence. Jobber, the leading provider of […]
