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SWAT-Awards-2024
Applications for the 2025 Smart Water Application Technologies awards will open in early 2025. 
In this photo illustration, the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) logo is displayed on a smartphone screen with a United States flag in the background
The IA joined a coalition of organizations seeking to delay the compliance deadline for beneficial ownership information reporting.
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Taking place from Oct. 15-18 these courses will cover topics such as irrigation repairs, system components and electrical troubleshooting.
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The plan will address inefficient sprinkler systems at Auburn Hills, MacDonald, Sim and Tex Consolver.
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Despite the downtick in production, NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz suggested that lending challenges will improve in the near future. 
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The Census Bureau reported that privately owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,353,000.
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These irrigation and landscape lighting professionals were chosen for their skill in improving customer service.
Kyle Brown, Irrigation & Lighting editor-in-chief
Irrigation & Lighting editor in chief Kyle Brown discusses the this year's Watch Us Grow: Industry Standouts feature.
070824_SAWS drought updates
The updated ordinance introduces new watering hours for different stages of drought.
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While federal regulations regarding working in extreme heat are in the works, some states have already taken action.