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Grundfos KPVS pump in a large data center.

Data centers: Why prefab fits

Speed, repeatability, and redundancy are redefining how plumbing and mechanical systems are delivered in high-uptime digital infrastructure.
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Kristen R. Bayles
February 3, 2026

Data centers are moving faster than ever, and prefabrication is helping them keep up.


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Air Conditioner technician using a brazing torch to repair equipment.
Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

Brazing safety in the A2L era

Explore how refrigerant chemistry, heavier-than-air gases, and real-world brazing hazards highlight critical safety practices for HVAC and mechanical contractor.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
February 2, 2026

We become comfortable with what we perceive to be best practices and believe they are also safe for all involved. Cupric oxide will always be a concern when brazing copper refrigerant line sets, so purging with nitrogen is the best way to keep your refrigerant lines clean and pristine during brazing.


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Renewable Heating Design | John Siegenthaler

One way to increase the ∆T of a distribution system

Downstream details
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
January 30, 2026

Modern hydronic systems benefit from wider temperature drops, energy scavenging, and careful integration with domestic hot water.


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The flyer for the Air to Water Heat Pump Summit 2026

Air to Water Heat Pump Summit 2026 announced

The summit will take place on Wednesday, March 4, in Vermont.
January 29, 2026

The event will include several segments of technical training presented by John Siegenthaler, P.E.


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Aerial view of an oil and gas refining petrochemical factory with a high refinery plant manufacturing structure.
Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

Revisiting “forever chemicals”: EPA updates TSCA PFAS reporting rules

Proposed adjustments could ease reporting requirements while maintaining oversight of high-risk substances.
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Misty Guard
January 29, 2026

Proposed adjustments could ease reporting requirements while maintaining oversight of high-risk substances.


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Cropped image of a plumber putting glue on the inside of a PVC pipe in a trench.
Editorial Opinion | Kristen Bayles

Reflections on a year of change: Why the plumbing and mechanical industry continues to deliver

Starting the year with purpose
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Kristen R. Bayles
January 28, 2026

To start off the new year, editor Kristen Bayles reflects on 2025, and what's to come in 2026.


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Engineer, architect and business man working on the engineering project at construction site.
Guest Editorial | Jim Hinshaw & Christopher Lollini

From grassroots to Google: Turning community engagement into online visibility

You’re already doing marketing right — you just don’t know it yet.
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Chris Lollini
Jim Hinshaw
January 27, 2026

With a few intentional steps, you can make sure the work you do in your community not only wins hearts, but also helps you win searches.


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And So It Flows Podcast

Podcast: Speed, assortment and the art of saying yes: Behind SupplyHouse.com's merchandising and fulfillment engine

How data, collaboration and operational discipline power fast, confident buying experiences for today’s trade professionals.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
January 21, 2026

In this episode of And So It Flows, Jennifer Harrison and Kaytee Gray from SupplyHouse.com discuss how digital merchandising and fulfillment are evolving to empower contractors with expert product information, simplifying decision-making in the field.


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Camera on a tripod taking a shot on construction site.
Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Taking photos at jobsites

Lessons learned from decades behind the lens, and why good photos matter as much as good workmanship.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
January 21, 2026

For contractors, taking high-quality photos at jobsites can be highly beneficial.


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Plumbing pipes in kitchen renovation.
Guest Editorial | Tom Roberts

New pipe sizing standard brings critical changes and innovation to building services

ICC 815 modernizes water and sanitary system design to reflect changing buildings, lifestyles, and usage patterns.
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Tom Roberts
January 21, 2026

This new standard will mark a turning point for water supply and sanitary drainage pipe sizing, which together haven’t received a meaningful update since the 1940s.


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