Plumbing News

HI creates new rating label for pumps

The ER Label verifies product efficiency performance through certifications

April 24, 2017

The program will accelerate the adoption of more efficient pumping systems into the marketplace and contribute towards broad-based energy savings for end-users in commercial and industrial sectors including agriculture and building services.

3 reasons to hug a plumber on April 25

April 24, 2017

Tuesday is National Hug A Plumber Day, so Ferguson product experts are sharing three reasons these trade professionals deserve a huge embrace.

Tech topic: Wall-Hung toilets

From public places to private spaces

Allison Deerr

April 24, 2017

We've seen wall-hung toilets for years in airports, stadiums, hospitals and office buildings.

Fixture Units Table 610.3: Uniform Plumbing Code

Because if we had wanted to do math we’d have applied at Google

April 24, 2017

Table 610.3 in the Uniform Plumbing Code provides a matrix of fixture unit values for various fixtures so you do not have to figure this out on your own.

PMI urges EPA to preserve WaterSense program

WaterSense is slated for elimination under EPA's proposed budget

April 20, 2017

PMI has reached out to more than 50 key congressional offices during recent weeks to discuss the value of maintaining the WaterSense program.

Study: Water-efficient toilets save 170 billion gallons of water per year

Study: Water-efficient toilets could save up to 360 billion gallons of water per year

AWE, PMI research focuses on residential properties in AZ, CA, CO, GA and TX

April 20, 2017

This research produces important direction for water managers nationwide, as 40 out of 50 states anticipate water shortages in the coming years with most of these states already experiencing periodic shortages.

Service World Expo announces call for speakers

Submissions must be received by May 15

April 19, 2017

Service World Expo is the bold, new, must-attend conference, trade show, and networking event for residential contractors involved in Plumbing, HVAC or Electrical service who want to ignite growth and performance in their companies.

Dwyer Group acquires Bright & Beautiful

Deal adds more than 50 franchises, grows Dwyer Group to $1.5B in sales

April 19, 2017

Dwyer Group will now have 15 franchise brands with more than 2,800 franchisees across service brands and a record 600-plus employees throughout North America, U.K. and Germany.