Plumbing News

Monographs for Uniform Code changes available for download

Monographs contain every public comment submitted for the 2027 editions of the UPC and UMC as part of the code development process employed by IAPMO.

March 31, 2025

IAPMO makes the 2025 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code technical committee meeting monographs available online.

PHCC Educational Foundation expands online learning academy

Foundation adds two new certification preparatory courses to its online educational platform.

March 31, 2025

PHCC Academy enhances its existing curriculum to better address training needs for plumbing and HVACR professionals.

Registration open for 2025 PHCC Legislative Conference

PHCC conference expects a record turnout.

March 28, 2025

Early bird registration ends April 30.

Attendees of the 2025 PHCC Essentials of Project Management class

PHCC Educational Foundation offers insights on industry disruptions

PHCC Educational Foundation hosts its four-day Essentials of Project Management class.

March 28, 2025

PHCC Essentials of Project Management class showcases opportunities in relation to industry disruptions.

GF employee at Apple Valley, Viviane Sengele

Minnesota Safety Council recognizes Uponor for occupational injury prevention

Awards program honors Minnesota employers for safety performance.

March 27, 2025

Uponor receives two Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards.

Taco partnership targets training and career development in Rhode Island

Taco recommits its partnership with the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.

March 27, 2025

Taco and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce work together on Move Rhode Island Forward.

Black female plumber in uniform fixing kitchen sink she sitting on the floor in kitchen and fixing pipe.

Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

Can women help plumbers solve labor shortage

Tips to make the plumbing industry more supportive and inclusive.

Matt Michel

March 27, 2025

Jane Withers' character, “Josephine the Plumber,” in Comet commercials was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. However, women remain underrepresented in plumbing, which faces a shortage of service plumbers. Recruiting more women could help address this shortage.