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Beyond Revenue: The KPIs That Drive Plumbing Profitability

BDR's Nate Agentis explains how contractors can use forecasting, cash flow management and technician productivity metrics to improve profitability.
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Kristen R. Bayles
June 3, 2026

Revenue may show growth, but KPIs such as gross profit per technician, utilization rates and cash flow provide a clearer view of business performance.


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PPATEC Expands Operations and Curriculum

New classrooms, expanded lab facilities and strong manufacturer partnerships are helping PPATEC prepare the next generation of skilled technicians.
John Vastyan
June 1, 2026

PPATEC's new Grantville, Pennsylvania training center is three times larger than its previous facility, positioning the organization to expand hands-on HVAC/R and hydronics education while helping address the industry's workforce shortage.


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Legend Valve Mourns the Passing of David Hickman, Chairman, CEO, and Former President

David Hickman was the driving force behind Legend's growth and success for 37 years.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
May 29, 2026

David’s legacy lives on through the company he helped build, the values he championed, and the many lives he influenced along the way


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PHCC Announces Retirement of CEO Cindy Sheridan, Selects Dan Quinonez as Next CEO

The board unanimously selected Dan Quinonez as Sheridan's successor.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
May 29, 2026

Sheridan became PHCC CEO in January 2023. Before that, she served as the PHCC Educational Foundation Chief Operating Officer. 


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After the Strike: Code-Based Inspections for Residential Safety

Lightning events blur boundaries between systems, and the safest path back to service is to follow the model codes.
Mark Fasel
Mark Fasel
May 26, 2026

Lightning events blur boundaries between systems, and the safest path back to service is to follow the model codes.  


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Your Sales Team Isn’t Posting and It’s Costing You Millions

It’s easy to think of social media as optional or secondary. But, the cost of not showing up compounds quickly
Alicia Branham
Alicia Branham
May 26, 2026

This isn't something to brush off or circle back to when things “slow down.” It’s not a marketing problem sitting neatly in someone else’s department.


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Commercial Market Outlook: Retrofit Projects Lead the Way

Commercial market trends, labor challenges, retrofit demand, and what to prepare for
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Kristen R. Bayles
May 25, 2026

As commercial building owners continue to navigate economic uncertainty, labor shortages and changing customer demands, retrofit and renovation work is becoming a key opportunity across the plumbing market. In this article, learn where the commercial market is headed and how manufacturers, wholesalers, and contractors can adapt.



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Silverleaf Hall.

$29.7M Electrification Bronx Supportive Housing Retrofit Begins

Lantern Organization, IMC Architecture and Rockabill Consulting closed financing and began work on the project.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
May 21, 2026

The eight-story, 130,000-square foot Silverleaf Hall includes 55 units under contract with NYS Supportive Housing Program for formerly homeless families and 63 affordable units available to single adults and families earning less than 80% AMI.


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Rethinking How We Work Together at the GF Flow Symposium

What stood out most to me at the GF Flow Symposium was the growing recognition that no one company is going to solve all the problems of the industry alone.
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Kristen R. Bayles
May 21, 2026

At the GF Flow Symposium, conversations focused not just on solving individual problems, but on building the relationships needed to address them over time.


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Building Resilience: Why Pressure-Assisted Toilets are Critical for Emergency Preparedness

As water scarcity concerns grow, commercial facilities are increasingly adopting plumbing systems designed for efficiency and reliability.
Mike Gembarski
May 20, 2026

High-efficiency plumbing systems can help facilities conserve water, reduce operational costs, and improve long-term sustainability performance.


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