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Bath & Kitchen Pro

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Exclusive content for plumbing in the bath and kitchen industry that helps professionals understand market conditions, trending designs, installation tips, plumbing fixture codes, standards, and more.

Business Management

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Advice and tips for managing your business in the plumbing and heating industry.

High Efficiency Homes

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Elevate Your Home Building Projects: High-Efficiency Design and Construction Solutions.

Technology for Contractors

Stay up to speed with the latest technology trends and products in the contracting field.

Water Treatment

Your resource for the latest news and trends in water quality and water treatment systems.

Dave Yates: Contractor’s Corner

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Join industry expert Dave Yates as he shares insights, tips, and strategies for plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (PHVAC) contractors, aimed at helping your business succeed in a competitive market.

What challenges are contractors facing today, and how can they adapt to remain competitive? Connect with Dave Yates.

John Siegenthaler: Hydronics Workshop

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John Siegenthaler, P.E., delivers in-depth technical analysis of hydronic and radiant heating systems, covering system design, controls, heat pumps, efficiency optimization, and real-world applications for plumbing and HVAC professionals seeking high-performance solutions.

Want to optimize your hydronic and radiant heating systems with insights from a leading expert? Connect with John Siegenthaler.

Kenny Chapman: The Blue Collar Coach

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Kenny Chapman is an award-winning industry coach and trainer, as well as founder of The Blue Collar Success Group, a business-development organization for in-home service contractors. The column focuses on practical education and training for technicians and company owners, with proven strategies to build skills, strengthen leadership and drive success.

Looking to sharpen your skills and grow your business? Connect with Kenny Chapman.

Matt Michel: Service Plumbing Pros

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Matt Michel offers practical business insights for plumbing service contractors. He is an award-winning writer and CEO of the Service Roundtable, an organization dedicated to helping service contractors improve their business.

Want proven strategies to help your plumbing business grow? Connect with Matt Michel.

Scott Secor: Heating Perceptions

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Scott Secor offers practical insights from running a heating company based in New Jersey, along with expert advice on designing, installing, and maintaining steam and hot-water heating systems to address current residential and commercial challenges.

Looking for practical heating system insights you can apply in the field? Connect with Scott Secor.

Codes Corner

Codes Corner discusses plumbing and mechanical codes and standards.

Kristen R. Bayles: Editorial Opinion

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Associate Editor Kristen R. Bayles offers a practical perspective on plumbing and hydronics, translating industry headlines into clear takeaways for PHCP pros.

Have a question or thoughts about the plumbing industry? Connect with Kristen R. Bayles.

Guest Editorial

Read the latest industry perspectives from leading experts in our Plumbing & Mechanical Guest Editorials.

Featured Products

Discover new and innovative product introductions for the plumbing, piping, hydronic heating, fire protection and water treatment industries from our partners.

The Glitch & The Fix

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Hydronics Editor John Siegenthaler, P.E., tackles real-world radiant and hydronic heating problems, offering expert troubleshooting, system design insights, and efficiency-focused solutions for today’s heating professionals.

Are you an ace troubleshooter? Connect with John Siegenthaler.

Radiant Comfort Report

The biannual Radiant Comfort Report highlights the latest technology, products and training for radiant heating/cooling professionals.

Winter 2024 Edition | Spring 2025 Edition

Decarbonization | Electrification

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The latest news, trends and products for decarbonization and electrification.

Fire Protection

News, trends, codes and new products for the fire protection market.

Geothermal | Solar Thermal

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The latest news, trends, and equipment for solar hot water and geothermal heating/cooling systems.

Piping | Plumbing | PVF

Learn more about the design, installation, and maintenance of piping systems for various applications, including plumbing, HVAC, and industrial processes. Including pipe materials, sizing, support, and the integration of valves, fittings, and pumps

Christoph Lohr: Strategic Plumbing Insights

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Christopher Lohr explores plumbing science, codes and market trends, turning research and real world data into practical guidance for engineers and designers.

Have thoughts on Strategic Plumbing Insights? Connect with Christopher Lohr.

David Dexter: Plumbing Talking Points

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David D. Dexter, PE, FNSPE, FASPE, LEED BD+C, examines today’s most pressing plumbing challenges, emerging technologies, code impacts, and proven best practices shaping the plumbing industry.

Do you have ideas for overcoming the challenges plumbers face today? Connect with David D. Dexter.

James Dipping: Engineer Viewpoints

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Explore James Dipping’s expert insights on system design, industry trends, and best practices. This includes analysis on system design best practices, sustainability strategies, Legionella risk mitigation, smart plumbing trends, and professional guidance shaping the plumbing engineering field.

Want expert insight into today’s plumbing engineering challenges and trends? Connect with James Dipping.

John Seigenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

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Explore in-depth technical insights from John Siegenthaler, P.E., on designing and optimizing renewable hydronic and solar-assisted heating systems for high-performance HVAC applications.

Want to gain expert guidance on renewable and solar-assisted hydronic heating design? Connect with John Siegenthaler.

Lowell Manalo: Plumbing Essentials

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Explore Plumbing Essentials with Lowell Manalo, covering plumbing system design approaches, code interpretation, best practices, and practical solutions for modern building projects.

Looking for clear, practical guidance on plumbing design, codes, and best practices? Connect with Lowell Manalo.

Misty Guard: Guard on Compliance

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Misty Guard discusses how companies and plumbing and mechanical engineers can effectively navigate the intersection of laws, regulations, codes, standards, and public policies. Drawing on her expertise in areas such as water and plumbing, energy and mechanical systems, environmental issues, public health, electrical safety in explosive atmospheres, and innovation policies, she provides valuable insights on compliance.

Would you like to explore how to help your company navigate the complexities of plumbing and engineering compliance? Connect with Misty Guard.