search
cart
facebook instagram twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • NEWS
  • PRODUCTS
    • FEATURED PRODUCTS
  • CONTRACTORS
    • BATH & KITCHEN PRO
    • BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
    • HIGH EFFICIENCY HOMES
    • TECHNOLOGY
    • WATER TREATMENT
    • PMC COLUMNS
      • Dave Yates: Contractor’s Corner
      • John Siegenthaler: Hydronics Workshop
      • Kenny Chapman: The Blue Collar Coach
      • Matt Michel: Service Plumbing Pros
      • Scott Secor: Heating Perceptions
  • ENGINEERS
    • CONTINUING EDUCATION
    • DECARBONIZATION | ELECTRIFICATION
    • FIRE PROTECTION
    • GEOTHERMAL | SOLAR THERMAL
    • PIPING | PLUMBING | PVF
    • PME COLUMNS
      • Christoph Lohr: Strategic Plumbing Insights
      • David Dexter: Plumbing Talking Points
      • James Dipping: Engineer Viewpoints
      • John Seigenthaler: Renewable Heating Design
      • Lowell Manalo: Plumbing Essentials
      • Misty Guard: Guard on Compliance
  • RADIANT & HYDRONICS
    • RADIANT COMFORT REPORT
    • THE GLITCH & THE FIX
  • INSIGHTS
    • CODES
    • GREEN PLUMBING & MECHANICAL
    • PROJECT PROFILES
    • COLUMNS
      • Codes Corner
      • Kristen R. Bayles: Editorial Opinion
      • Guest Editorial
    • SPONSOR INSIGHTS
  • MEDIA
    • EBOOKS
    • PODCASTS
    • VIDEOS
    • WEBINARS
  • RESOURCES
    • BIG BOOK DIRECTORY
    • REP LOCATOR
    • INDUSTRY CALENDAR
    • Letters to the Editor
    • PM BOOKSTORE
    • CE CENTER
    • MARKET RESEARCH
    • CLASSIFIEDS
  • EMAGAZINE
    • EMAGAZINE
    • ARCHIVE ISSUES
    • CONTACT
    • ADVERTISE
  • SIGN UP!
Home » plumbing

Articles Tagged with ''plumbing''

Infographic with PMI's logo and the number of plumbing jobs and the economic impact of the plumbing industry.

Plumbing Industry Adds $442B to U.S. Economy, Faces 550,000-Worker Shortage

Two recent studies find the economic impact of plumbers & plumbing manufacturers, and the projected shortfall of plumbers by 2027.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
August 20, 2026

Plumbing Manufacturers International’s “Plumbing Manufacturing Industry Economic Impact Study” reveals the combined, total economic impact of plumbers and plumbing manufacturers to be more than $442 billion annually, with almost 1.8 million jobs, and over $142 billion in wages. 


Read More
The bluefrog Plumbing + Drain logo.

bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Appoints Franchise Development Leader

The plumbing and drain franchise welcomes Katie Lepper as Director of Franchise Development to support strategic expansion and franchise recruitment
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
August 18, 2026

As demand for essential home services continues to grow, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain is focused on expanding its footprint in key markets across the country. 


Read More
American Plumber Stories' new coffee, Morning Primer.

American Plumber Stories Launches New Coffee Program

The program launched with debut roast, Morning Primer, to help support the next generations of skilled trades professionals.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
August 8, 2026

A portion of proceeds from every bag sold will support programs, opportunities, and initiatives that help strengthen the future of the skilled trades.


Read More
Kristen PM Column Graphic

Water Goes Where It Wants To

The job of this industry is to make sure it has fewer chances to get there.
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
July 31, 2026

Water doesn’t care about travel plans or escaping the Alabama heat, or whether the right contractor is available before Monday morning. It finds the weak point, and if that weak point goes unnoticed long enough, a small issue can become a much bigger one.


Read More
Building contractor looking at data on his laptop

Plugging the Leaks: How to Fix the Data Gaps in Your Plumbing Business

Phil Hotarek 200x200 headshot
Phil Hotarek
July 21, 2026

Understanding where business intelligence leaks occur can help contractors improve cash flow, strengthen margins and make smarter operational decisions.


Read More
The Housecall Pro logo.

Housecall Pro Launches Trade-Specific Software Packages

New packages give mechanical Pros an out-of-the-box software experience tailored to their trade.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 15, 2026

Available in multiple pricing tiers, the packages make trade-specific software more accessible for HVAC, plumbing and electrical businesses of all sizes.


Read More
A graduating class of ARS' 7-week program.

Building the Next Generation of Plumbing Professionals

How a hybrid training model is strengthening the skilled trades pipeline.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 14, 2026

American Residential Services' Drain Cleaning Academy Training Program is a 7-week hybrid learning experience designed to take individuals with little to no plumbing experience and transform them into field-ready plumbing drain technicians.


Read More
PM2026 Column Headshots Web Hannah

The View From the New Desk

Reflections on joining Plumbing & Mechanical and the industry I'll be covering alongside you
Hannah Belloli-Oster
Hannah Belloli-Oster
June 22, 2026

In her first editor's note, Hannah Belloli-Oster shares how a carpenter father, a journalism degree, and a few career leaps led her to Plumbing & Mechanical, and why she's excited to learn alongside the industry she now serves.


Read More
Contractor with Customers

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. 


Read More
Christian Arellano mugshot

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.


Read More
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 33 34 Next
Manage My Account
  • Newsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service
  • eMagazine
  • Manage My Preferences

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Plumbing & Mechanical audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Plumbing & Mechanical or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • Industrial cooling tower, pipe system and valves infrastructure on rooftop
    Sponsored byRemarcable

    Why Mechanical Contractors' CFOs See Job Costs Weeks Too Late

  • ClearLOC pipe fittings
    Sponsored byLegend

    How Plumbing Professionals Are Reducing Installation Time Through Smarter Connection Design

  • HyperPure® PE-RT tubing
    Sponsored byLegend

    Why Sustainable Innovation Will Shape the Future of Plastic Pipe

Popular Stories

Tankless Water Heating 101

Tankless 101: What to Know About On-Demand Water Heating

A heat pump system in a mechanical room.

Hydronic and Heat Pump Hybrid Solution Presents Path for Efficiency Progress

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: The Heat Pump Water Heater Debate

eBook | 2026 Radiant & Hydronics All Stars

Poll

Getting your new hire jobsite-ready

How long does it typically take to get a new hire jobsite-ready?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

The Water Came To A Stop

The Water Came To A Stop

See More Products

Keep your content unclogged with our newsletters!

Stay in the know on the latest plumbing & piping industry trends.

JOIN TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
    • Supply House Times
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing