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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, which has awarded more than $600,000 to plumbing apprentices across the United States and Canada since its inception.
The House That She Built movement helps create a sense of urgency to overcome the international labor shortage in construction by elevating the skilled trades within underrepresented communities.
On Feb. 1, NIBCO announced it acquired Matco-Norca and its subsidiary SVF Flow Controls. NIBCO Chairman Rex Martin stated, “This acquisition supports our strategic long-range goal of growth through acquisition, expanding our market reach and providing customers with access to a broader portfolio of products.This is an extraordinary time in NIBCO’s evolving history.”
The GrohSafe 3.0 Pressure Balance Valve (PBV) with Integrated Diverter is designed to make installation easier by eliminating the need to install and align a separate diverter and separate trims, reducing labor costs and saving time during the build-and-install process, the company says.
The new SharkBite Max push-to-connect fittings are re-engineered to deliver the same reliability as its first generation fittings but with new product enhancements that provide more strength and an easier installation, the company says.
CarbonPress fittings are made from ASTM A420 carbon steel with a Zn-Ni plating and provide excellent corrosion resistance, strength and ductility, the company says.
When plumbing emergencies inevitably happen, plumbing contractors have to act quickly and make pipe repairs swiftly so they can mitigate water damage for their customers. There are several methods you can use for pipe repairs — soldering, gluing, crimping — but only one offers the quickest fix and long-term reliability: Push-to-connect fittings.