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Articles Tagged with ''plumbing''

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What Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Get Wrong About the Cost of Finding New Work

Business development in plumbing and mechanical contracting is rarely handled by a dedicated sales function.
Joe Horwitz, CEO of Synter.
Joe Horwitz
June 22, 2026

Relationship-based business development should be assessed against its fully loaded cost, including principal and estimator hours, travel, entertainment, association memberships, prequalification time, and the carrying cost of bids that do not convert. 


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Fake Plumbing Contractor Arrested on Fraud, Burglary, and Elder Abuse Charges

Authorities say the suspect used a stolen contractor license number
Hannah Belloli-Oster
Hannah Belloli-Oster
June 17, 2026

A Riverside, California, contractor fraud investigation has led to the arrest of a man accused of posing as a licensed plumbing contractor, stealing from an elderly resident, and using a stolen contractor license number.


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Housecall Pro Announces 20 Trade Academy Scholarship Winners

Scholarship recipients pursuing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing careers reflect increasing demand for trade education nationwide.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 5, 2026

The Trade Academy Scholarship is part of Housecall Pro's broader commitment to supporting the future of the skilled trades through education, workforce development and industry advocacy. 


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David Specht

VMA Names New Plumbing Advisor

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 4, 2026

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.


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Bradford White Sparks Interest in Skilled Trades with New Children’s Book

The water heater manufacturer partners with children’s book author to inspire the next generation of plumbers and trade professionals.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 2, 2026

The book is sponsored through Bradford White’s Industry Forward program, which highlights the value and opportunities that come with a career in the trades.


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10 Riskiest U.S. Cities for Plumbing Problems After Moving In

Roto-Rooter analyzed 46 cities across five weighted plumbing risk factors.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
May 19, 2026

A data-driven ranking of the cities most likely to hand new residents a plumbing emergency, and the ones that offer more peace of mind.


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Editorial Opinion | Kristen Bayles

AI can't fix a leak

Why automation may elevate plumbers, and other skilled trades, to the top of the labor market.
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
April 23, 2026
A recent interview with the former CEO of Uber shows that jobs in the trades are on their way to being seen in a new way.
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Chris Fresh teaching a class.

The Plumbing Sales Coach expands offerings with new Blueprint training program

The expansion in service is designed to help plumbing companies improve performance and customer service despite predicted labor shortages.
April 20, 2026

The new training program marks a shift for The Plumbing Sales Coach, which previously offered limited-capacity coaching for business owners.


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IMARK announces the launch of Current Distribution Group

This move aims to establish a unified umbrella for its expanding vertical markets.
April 13, 2026

Current Distribution Group will serve as the parent organization for several dedicated vertical platforms, including IMARK Plumbing, IMARK HVAC, Luxury Products Group, Empower Electrical, Victory Irrigation, Victory Waterworks and Victory PVF.


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Sump pump calls up 32% — plumbers share 5 things owners need to know now

With a sharp increase in sump pump service calls, here's what your clients need to know.
April 9, 2026

Last spring, calls spiked sharply through April and May before plateauing. With above-average winter snowpack melting across much of the U.S. and Canada and heavy rainfall storms already arriving, with more on the way, this spring is shaping up to be even more demanding.


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