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]]> https://www.pmmag.com/rss/2650-plumbing en-us Meta launches America's Workforce Academy Meta is launching America’s Workforce Academy (AWA): a nationwide fast-track to a long-term career in a skilled trade, powered by an initial $115 million first year investment.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107508 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:57:17 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107508-meta-launches-americas-workforce-academy PHCP-PVF Price Increases: June 2026 bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) Manufacturers announced another round of PHCP-PVF price increases in June, with adjustments affecting insulation, valves, fittings, pumps, water heating products, and specialty plumbing components. See which suppliers raised prices and when the changes take effect.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107505 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107505-phcp-pvf-price-increases-june-2026 IAPMO Advances Development of 2027 We•Stand During Technical Committee Meetings IAPMO urges its members and other interested parties to get involved in the development process to ensure effectiveness in preserving the public health, safety, and welfare. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107500 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:11:07 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107500-iapmo-advances-development-of-2027-westand-during-technical-committee-meetings IAPMO Advances Development of 2027 USHGC and USPSHTC During Technical Committee Meetings The USHGC is a model code developed by IAPMO to govern the installation and inspection of solar energy systems as a means of promoting the public’s health, safety, and welfare.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107499 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:11:03 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107499-iapmo-advances-development-of-2027-ushgc-and-uspshtc-during-technical-committee-meetings VMA Names New Plumbing Advisor With more than 40 years of industry experience, Specht brings a deep and well-rounded understanding of the trades, having worked across nearly every facet of the plumbing and HVAC industry — from a family-owned contracting business to national service providers, manufacturing, and private equity.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107496 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107496-vma-names-new-plumbing-advisor IAPMO Returns in Key Role at 2026 National High-Performance Buildings Week This annual event connects industry leaders with policymakers to promote forward-thinking building policy.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107487 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:02:31 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107487-iapmo-returns-in-key-role-at-2026-national-high-performance-buildings-week PPATEC Expands Operations and Curriculum PPATEC's new Grantville, Pennsylvania training center is three times larger than its previous facility, positioning the organization to expand hands-on HVAC/R and hydronics education while helping address the industry's workforce shortage.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107483 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:15:36 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107483-ppatec-expands-operations-and-curriculum Legend Valve Mourns the Passing of David Hickman, Chairman, CEO, and Former President David’s legacy lives on through the company he helped build, the values he championed, and the many lives he influenced along the way

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107481 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:54:37 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107481-legend-valve-mourns-the-passing-of-david-hickman-chairman-ceo-and-former-president PHCC Announces Retirement of CEO Cindy Sheridan, Selects Dan Quinonez as Next CEO Sheridan became PHCC CEO in January 2023. Before that, she served as the PHCC Educational Foundation Chief Operating Officer. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107476 Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107476-phcc-announces-retirement-of-ceo-cindy-sheridan-selects-dan-quinonez-as-next-ceo EVAPCO Celebrates 50 Years The company is celebrating 50 years of experience in evaporative cooling and heat transfer.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107466 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:30:31 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107466-evapco-celebrates-50-years After the Strike: Code-Based Inspections for Residential Safety Lightning events blur boundaries between systems, and the safest path back to service is to follow the model codes.  

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107465 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:29:31 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107465-after-the-strike-code-based-inspections-for-residential-safety Over 1,500 Attend First-Ever Maine Skills Expo at SMCC $22,500 in scholarships were awarded at the event.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107463 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:35:31 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107463-over-1-500-attend-first-ever-maine-skills-expo-at-smcc Trimble's SkillsUSA Sponsorship Empowers Future Skilled Workforce The collaboration focuses on workforce optimization, a core Trimble value that addresses the widening skills gap by making professional technology more accessible.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107458 Mon, 25 May 2026 10:28:14 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107458-trimbles-skillsusa-sponsorship-empowers-future-skilled-workforce PPI Backs USMCA Renewal Ahead of 2026 Joint Review Deadline Public comments submitted to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) by PPI emphasized that USMCA continues to deliver meaningful benefits for all American manufacturers and workers by supporting stable supply chains, providing investment certainty for companies operating across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and long term industrial growth. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107455 Fri, 22 May 2026 14:59:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107455-ppi-backs-usmca-renewal-ahead-of-2026-joint-review-deadline Rethinking How We Work Together at the GF Flow Symposium baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) At the GF Flow Symposium, conversations focused not just on solving individual problems, but on building the relationships needed to address them over time.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107453 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107453-rethinking-how-we-work-together-at-the-gf-flow-symposium PHCP-PVF Price Increases May 2026 bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) Plumbing and PVF manufacturers announced another round of price adjustments in May, with most increases falling in the low- to mid-single-digit range, while select product categories, including press fittings, grooved products, valves, PVC fittings, and specialty piping systems, saw larger increases.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107441 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107441-phcp-pvf-price-increases-may-2026 Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: Women in the Plumbing Industry Over the years, the industry has been evolving, with more women entering the field and bringing fresh perspectives and skills. To further this positive trend, it is essential to continue attracting and supporting women in plumbing.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107432 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107432-breaking-barriers-and-building-futures-women-in-the-plumbing-industry ASA and PHCC Members Bring Unified Industry Voice to Capitol Hill Among the primary topics discussed during congressional meetings was the need to strengthen workforce development initiatives and expand pathways into the skilled trades.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107430 Tue, 12 May 2026 13:41:50 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107430-asa-and-phcc-members-bring-unified-industry-voice-to-capitol-hill Growing Sales Team at Armstrong Industrial  Armstrong Industrial has appointed Paul Mitchell as Industrial Sales Manager for UK & EMEA.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107429 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:34:57 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107429-growing-sales-team-at-armstrong-industrial The International Code Council's Building Safety Month  For 46 years, Building Safety Month has helped people understand the impact that building codes have on their daily lives.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107427 Mon, 11 May 2026 16:32:02 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107427-the-international-code-councils-building-safety-month Spotless Sewer Lines Play a Key Role in Lining Success Pipe cleaning is not just a preliminary step; it directly affects the integrity of the finished liner. Fortunately, the right combination of nozzles and cutters allows crews to remove even the most stubborn buildup, allowing the liner to work properly once it is installed.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107413 Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107413-spotless-sewer-lines-play-a-key-role-in-lining-success LG Advances in U.S. Department of Energy's Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge The company will now begin field trials to demonstrate optimized commercial building performance.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107426 Fri, 08 May 2026 13:25:14 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107426-lg-advances-in-us-department-of-energys-commercial-building-hvac-technology-challenge LG Electronics Earns "Top 1%" Sustainability Ranking from S&P Global for Third Year in a Row As LG continues its commitment to sustainable management, it is working to transition all global business sites to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107425 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:59:15 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107425-lg-electronics-earns-top-1-sustainability-ranking-from-s-and-p-global-for-third-year-in-a-row Why Prefabrication Is Becoming the Backbone of MEP Contractor Operations baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) New report from Stratus reveals how labor shortages, material costs, and limited operational visibility are driving digital adoption and prefabrication.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107408 Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107408-why-prefabrication-is-becoming-the-backbone-of-mep-contractor-operations ACCA President and CEO Inspires the Next Generation of Tradespeople in Recognition of National Skilled Trades Day James joined a local Arkansas elementary school to celebrate National Skilled Trades Day with a reading of The Air Came to a Stop and the Water Came to a Stop, two books in ACCA's children's book program.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107424 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:10:26 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107424-acca-president-and-ceo-inspires-the-next-generation-of-tradespeople-in-recognition-of-national-skilled-trades-day Bradford White Corporation Extends Partnership with Home Repair Services through $10,000 Contribution Bradford White’s contribution is funded by Industry Forward, the company’s charitable giving program designed to raise awareness for the skilled trades industry.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107422 Thu, 07 May 2026 13:05:01 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107422-bradford-white-corporation-extends-partnership-with-home-repair-services-through-10-000-contribution J&K Sales Announces Acquisition of Harmon & Company Effective May 4, 2026 This acquisition aims to strengthen J&K Sales’ presence across New England and adds depth to its coverage in the water systems and pump markets.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107421 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:44:01 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107421-j-and-k-sales-announces-acquisition-of-harmon-and-company-effective-may-4-2026 iWallet Joins NVIDIA Inception Program to Accelerate AI-Driven Contractor Payments Infrastructure Through NVIDIA Inception, iWallet will gain access to GPU resources, software development kits, and engineering guidance. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107420 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:20:22 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107420-iwallet-joins-nvidia-inception-program-to-accelerate-ai-driven-contractor-payments-infrastructure Bradley Company Survey Illustrates How Restroom Conditions Influence User Confidence and Business Performance The annual Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley queried 1,020 American adults Jan. 5 -16, 2026. Conducted annually since 2009, the survey tracks attitudes and habits around handwashing, hygiene, and restroom perceptions in public facilities.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107419 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:22 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107419-bradley-company-survey-illustrates-how-restroom-conditions-influence-user-confidence-and-business-performance 87% of HVAC and Plumbing Contractors Are Invisible When Homeowners Ask AI When a homeowner under 50 opens ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or Google AI Overviews and asks "my AC stopped working — who do I call" or "best plumber in my city," the answer is almost never one of the 230,000 small or independent contractors in the U.S. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107415 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:30:22 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107415-87-of-hvac-and-plumbing-contractors-are-invisible-when-homeowners-ask-ai