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Chief People Officer at Foundral, Milisa O'Reilly.

How Plumbing Contractors Can Grow Without Losing Their Team

Why frontline leadership, communication, and culture are critical to scaling a contracting business without increasing turnover.
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Kristen R. Bayles
May 4, 2026

As contractors focus on growth, strong supervisors and clear communication are becoming essential to workforce stability.


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AD Reports Member Sales Growth in the First Three Months of 2026

May 1, 2026

AD’s member count increased by 74 on a net basis during the quarter, primarily driven by the merger with The Commonwealth Group (TCG).


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Shown with the new water heating system are Joel Eggebrecht (left) of Moeller Plumbing & Electrical, and Del Sol Food’s Antonio Vazquez (right - Vice President of Operations), and Ronnie Dudley (Maintenance Manager).

Case Study: Noritz Hybrid Tank-Tankless System Install in Production Bakery

Texas contractor installs hybrid tank-tankless system to meet the super-sized hot water needs of new production bakery
May 1, 2026

Three (3) Hybrid Hot commercial water heating systems (Model No.: NHH199100), manufactured by Noritz America, represented by its local sales agent, Tipton Company (Conroe, Texas), were used in this project. 


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Watts Launches Q2 Learn & Win Sweepstakes: “Rock the Rec Room”

Watts Launches Q2 Learn & Win Sweepstakes: “Rock the Rec Room”

The May promotion rewards customers for completing training with entries to win entertainment themed prizes designed for home and rec spaces.
April 30, 2026

Participants earn entries by completing Watts training through eLearning courses, Lunch & Learns, or in person sessions at Watts Learning Centers.


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Plumbing’s Hidden Miracle: Why Savvy Contractors are Betting on the Most Urgent Trade

From apprenticeship backlogs to modern training and evolving industry standards, plumbing is reshaping contractor business models
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Austin Keating
April 30, 2026

Plumbing’s urgent, round-the-clock nature makes it a uniquely steady and profitable growth engine for contractors.


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Beyond the Toolbox: PHCC Educational Foundation Prioritizes Communication Training with New Soft Skills Courses

New PHCC Academy offerings reflect the industry shift toward customer-facing roles, where communication and sales skills are key to growth.
April 29, 2026

New training tracks for technicians, leadership, and office staff emphasize communication, professionalism, and business growth.


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MERIT Brass Supplier of the Year

Merit Brass Named IMARK Plumbing Supplier of the Year

April 29, 2026

This distinction reflects the strong partnerships, service commitment, and trust Merit Brass has built with IMARK members across the PVF industry. 


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Rheem Announces Achievements in 2025 Sustainability Progress Report

Global manufacturer highlights zero waste to landfill and greenhouse gas reduction.
April 29, 2026

Earlier this year, Rheem announced a new set of sustainability goals to be achieved by 2035.


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A calculator, notepad and pencil over money.

Simpro launches AI tool to help contractors get paid faster

Stop chasing invoices: how agentic AI can accelerate speed to cash.
April 29, 2026

Fast Cash introduces an agentic AI model that takes ownership of the collections process, automatically following up, adapting to customer behavior, and resolving routine payment issues without adding back-office headcount.


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Interplay Learning named one of America’s Top EdTech Companies by TIME

The company has been recognized for its financial strength and its industry impact.
April 29, 2026

The company has earned multiple industry honors within the past year, including the 2025 IACET Instructional Impact Award, a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list and recognition among the fastest-growing private companies in the Austin area by the Austin Business Journal.


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