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Even Super Mario isn’t immune to outdated stereotypes about plumbers. One line from the iconic character offers a reminder of why the industry must continue sharing the skill, knowledge, and essential work behind the plumbing profession.

Recruiting the next generation is only part of the workforce challenge. Hands-on training, apprenticeships and stronger industry partnerships can help new tradespeople arrive on the jobsite ready to contribute.

The conversation around heat pump water heaters is far from settled. In this letter, a retired plumbing contractor shares why he believes the industry should continue the debate.

AI can do more than offer advice. With the right business context, it can turn a consultant’s playbook into scripts, processes, and workflows a contractor can put to work. Here’s where AI can replace costly playbook work, and where human judgment still matters.

America is investing in the next generation of skilled tradespeople, but recruitment and technical training are only part of the equation. Building a stronger trades workforce also means developing leaders who can grow businesses, create careers, and strengthen communities. Discover why leadership development could be the industry’s critical next investment.

In a category where the first contractor to respond wins the job more than 70% of the time, a six-hour window is not slow — it is a forfeit.

A frozen pipe at 9 p.m. doesn't wait for business hours, and neither does the homeowner calling about it.

The lead-free transition is entering its next phase, and engineered polymers are helping plumbing manufacturers and contractors balance long-term performance, manufacturing efficiency and sustainability in demanding drinking water applications.

Non-pressurized storage systems have advantages and limitations. In applications where cost per gallon of storage is critical, or where it’s otherwise impractical to bring in one or more pressure-rated tanks, a non-pressurized tank combined with the piping and control concepts discussed represents a viable solution to leverage the combination of time-of-use electrical rates, heat pumps, and the unsurpassed comfort made possible by modern hydronics technology.

A familiar name can make all the difference when a homeowner needs help fast. That's why building brand recognition before the emergency can give plumbing and mechanical contractors an edge when customers are ready to call.