There are a variety of great general contractor magazines in the United States and below are the top 5 that offer new trends, information and ideas when it comes to plumbing, energy and overall building management.
1. Contractor Magazine– A print and online publication for contractors, Contractor Magazine, also known as Contractor Mag, is jam packed with up to date information on plumbing, piping, hydronincs, radiant, green energy, bath and kitchen remodeling, tools, trucks and management tips. Contractor Magazine is the magazine of choice among mechanical contractors, concentrating its industry coverage primarily on plumbing, hydronic and radiant heating as well as fire protection and mechanical piping systems.
2. Constructor Magazine- This magazine is a bi-monthly published contracting magazine for 
members of the AGCA (The Associated General Contractors of America). The publication provides in-depth coverage and analysis of the construction industry as well as topics important to contractors such as safety and regulatory issues, insurance, building tips, as well as helpful advice on labor relations and legal matters in the contracting world.
3. Construction Executive– An award winning magazine, published monthly, that reaches over 50,000 contractors and construction-related business owners, Construction Executive is the magazine for the business of construction. Construction Executive focuses on the business side of contracting, with detailed excerpts on business development, onsite safety, risk management, tech trends, money management, asset acquisitions, capital structure and more. Each monthly issue of Construction Executive includes articles designed to help owners and top managers run a more profitable and productive construction business.
4. Contracting Business- This publication is one of the leading magazines for commercial, residential, and industrial contractors in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industries. Contracting Business is one of the oldest and most awarded publications in the contracting industries, going all the way back to 1944. The publication covers topics like residential HVACs, commercial HVACs, home ventilation systems, refrigeration, and more. They also include a wealth of tips and solutions for contractors in the heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration industries.
5. Constructech Magazine- This publication is where construction and technology merge. The magazine influences construction professionals to realize the value of technology in the business of construction. Constructech Magazine publishes six print issues every year, as well as a combined Commercial and Residential issue, and two digital Residential editions.