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Reliance Worldwide Corporation partners with Home Builders Institute to address skilled labor gap

February 9, 2021

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC), a manufacturer of push-to-connect plumbing products, valves, secondary pipe supports, firestopping solutions and fluid control technologies, is partnering with Home Builders Institute (HBI), a national leader in career training for the building and construction industry, as the exclusive Trade Sponsor for its 22 plumbing programs across the U.S., primarily serving Job Corps students and justice-involved individuals.

Plumbing industry allies support National Apprenticeship Act of 2021

February 8, 2021

The bill seeks to reauthorize the 1937 National Apprenticeship Act, which established the registered apprenticeship system, for the first time since its inception 84 years ago.

HydroSketch software now available with single user license

February 8, 2021

HydroSketch is a cloud-based software for drawing piping and electrical schematic diagrams to document hydronic heating and cooling systems. It was designed for users who need to make a simple drawing, without the lengthy learning curve associated with most CAD software.

PHCC Educational Foundation accepting applications for 2021 scholarship program

February 5, 2021

The deadline for applications and all supporting materials to be submitted is May 1.

Plumbing Manufacturers International optimistic about Biden Administration’s priorities

February 5, 2021

The new administration’s priorities closely align with many of PMI’s goals, specifically supporting infrastructure to improve drinking and wastewater systems, a strengthened EPA program — which includes WaterSense, and international trade and commerce.

IMARK Group launches new public website

February 4, 2021

Website visitors to the newly designed IMARK Group website will learn about all the benefits that accrue to members and suppliers in all IMARK divisions: Electrical, HVACR, and Plumbing/Irrigation.

Tiny Home Finds Perfect Solution to Long-Distance Drainage Problem

Unlike the average American home, tiny homes usually have no connection to a municipal sewer system.

Teresa Cardona

February 3, 2021

Husband and wife Mario and Ciarra Soto make a powerful construction team. Their specialty? Tiny homes.

2021 UPC, UMC Technical Committee meetings to be held virtually

February 2, 2021

Attendees will still be required to register in order to participate.

Design & Construction Week Prepares for First ALL-VIRTUAL EVENT

The combined International Builders’ Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show will take place Feb. 9-12.

Nicole Krawcke

February 1, 2021

Much like every other industry event on the calendar last year, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) decided to move the annual Design & Construction Week — featuring NAHB’s International Builders’ Show (IBS) and NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) — to a virtual platform due to health and safety concerns and ongoing travel restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

NKBA 2021 Market Outlook Report

Report predicts 16% growth in residential bath and kitchen remodeling.

January 26, 2021

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2021 Market Outlook report, revealing the industry is poised for continued growth with overall spending for both kitchen and bath projects to increase in the coming year. The industry anticipates a pronounced rebound in overall industry growth from -5.9% in 2020 to 16.6% in 2021, compared to 9% in 2018 and 1% in 2019.