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What started with two homes in 2018 has grown into a project improving living conditions across four First Nations communities in Saskatchewan. The Blanket of Warmth initiative uses Uponor radiant heating technology to address cold, damp basements, eliminate mold, and reduce reliance on space heaters.

Move over, Fallon and Kimmel! We're bringing late-night television to the plumbing, mechanical, and supply industries. Get ready for industry news, insights, and conversations with a fresh twist when PM After Dark premieres this November.

A well-designed plumbing service vehicle can do more than turn heads, it can generate business. From readable contact information to consistent branding, there are five essential elements that help fleet graphics make a lasting impression in just three seconds.

From its 1951 beginnings to its expansion into plumbing and investment in technology, education, and leadership, Supply House Times’ 2026 Supply House of the Year continues to evolve without losing sight of what drives the business: its clients.

As temperatures drop, solvent-welded joints require longer set and cure times before pressure testing or being placed into service. Contractors should follow manufacturer guidance based on pipe size, temperature and operating pressure.

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.

A proposed bill could allow qualifying plumbers and other workers in physically demanding careers to receive full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60. The legislation outlines two potential paths to qualify and could have implications for skilled trades workforce recruitment and retention.

PHCP-PVF price increases slowed in October, with adjustments affecting select heating, geothermal, controls, and industrial product lines. See which manufacturers announced increases and when they take effect.

The code does not say the pipe has to come out. It says the material exposed in the plenum has to comply. There is more than one way to get there, and only one of them involves a demo crew.