December has always been my favorite month of the year. And it’s not just because it’s my birthday month! It’s also not because of the holidays — though I do enjoy spending time celebrating with family and friends. I like December because it’s the very end of the year — a time to reflect on everything that’s happened the past 12 months — the goals you’ve achieved and the lessons learned — as well as look ahead to the beginning of a whole new year. A blank slate to start fresh all over again.
This time of year is especially important for contracting business owners. Now’s the time to reflect on your company’s performance in 2021 and plan your strategy for 2022. So don’t miss out on our 2022 plumbing industry forecast cover story where we talk with several industry leaders about growth opportunities, product trends and more. News flash, don’t expect the challenges from 2021 (supply chain issues and increasing material costs) to magically disappear overnight. Many experts believe these issues will continue into next year.