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Articles Tagged with ''plumbing''

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Seven Numbers to Ask Your Marketing Agency for Every Month

Mo. Abubakar Lala
Mo. Abubakar Lala
October 27, 2026

Are your marketing dollars generating real business or just impressive-looking reports? Discover the seven key metrics plumbing and HVAC contractors should track each month to measure leads, evaluate marketing performance, and better understand their return on investment.


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KD Group Acquires SmartONE, Establishes Navicomm

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
October 26, 2026

KD Group announced the acquisition of the core business and assets of SmartONE Solutions, Inc., a Canadian provider of smart home and smart building technologies. 


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Introducing PM After Dark: A New Late-Night Video Series

An industry spin on late-night television
Hannah Belloli-Oster
Hannah Belloli-Oster
October 26, 2026

Move over, Fallon and Kimmel! We're bringing late-night television to the plumbing, mechanical, and supply industries. Get ready for industry news, insights, and conversations with a fresh twist when PM After Dark premieres this November.



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Houston Plumber's Work Van - Stolen Tools

Thieves Steal $8,000 in Tools From Houston Plumber’s Work Van

Surveillance footage captures thieves stealing years' worth of tools and equipment in a matter of minutes.
Hannah Belloli-Oster
Hannah Belloli-Oster
October 23, 2026

A Houston plumbing contractor is facing an $8,000 loss after thieves stole tools and equipment from his work van while he was on the job. The incident highlights the risks contractors face when leaving valuable equipment unattended.


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LIXIL Champions the Next Generation of Trade Professionals at WorldSkills 2026

LIXIL was a Global Industry Partner of WorldSkills International.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
October 22, 2026

Capturing the gold medal in the Plumbing and Heating Skill, Matthias Steiner exemplified the exceptional precision and craftsmanship that modern infrastructure urgently requires. Representing the United States, Charles Goede, a 20-year-old plumbing apprentice from Connecticut, also earned a Medal for Excellence for his performance in the Plumbing and Heating competition.


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Beyond the Pipes with Chris Lollini & Josh Hollub
Beyond the Pipes

Beyond the Pipes: Building a People-First Plumbing Business

With host Chris Lollini
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
October 15, 2026
In the debut episode of Beyond the Pipes, a So It Flows podcast segment from Plumbing & Mechanical, host Chris Lollini sits down with Josh Hollub, fourth-generation master plumber and commercial and industrial supervisor at Modern Plumbing Company, to challenge conventional thinking about business growth.
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How Can a Princess Ever Love a Plumber?

One line from Mario shows just how much work remains to change the way people see plumbers
Hannah Belloli-Oster
Hannah Belloli-Oster
October 12, 2026

Even Super Mario isn’t immune to outdated stereotypes about plumbers. One line from the iconic character offers a reminder of why the industry must continue sharing the skill, knowledge, and essential work behind the plumbing profession.


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Haley Stevens

Bill Would Lower Social Security Retirement Age for Qualifying Plumbers

Proposed legislation would create an earlier retirement pathway for qualifying workers in physically demanding careers
Kyle Gargaro
October 7, 2026

A proposed bill could allow qualifying plumbers and other workers in physically demanding careers to receive full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60. The legislation outlines two potential paths to qualify and could have implications for skilled trades workforce recruitment and retention.


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DECKED Finds That Skilled Trade Workers Love Their Work, Incur Less Debt, but Feel Overlooked

94% of tradespeople report job satisfaction, yet 78% say Americans undervalue the trades.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
September 26, 2026

These findings anchor DECKED's new Built for Those Who Build campaign, launching with Builder’s Day at their factory in Defiance, Ohio, on Sept. 30


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Sam Windsor

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Sam Windsor

Building trust from the ground up
Hannah Belloli-Oster
Hannah Belloli-Oster
September 16, 2026

From the warehouse to outside sales, Sam Windsor has built his career from the ground up, finding success through persistence, strong relationships, and a drive to keep learning.



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