Articles by Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

Blue Cardinal Home Services is a platform focused on partnering with established home service companies across regional markets. The acquisition of D&D Home Services represents a strategic addition to its portfolio and strengthens its presence in West Texas. 

 Founded in 1901 by W. Frank Dowd, Charlotte Pipe has grown from a local foundry to producers of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings with 1,800 associates in eight plants across the country.

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of the year, pending approval from antitrust regulators and other closing conditions.

The new design is available across all ST Series models, including 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch shell sizes, providing engineers and contractors with more flexibility when designing high-demand domestic hot water systems.

Available in multiple pricing tiers, the packages make trade-specific software more accessible for HVAC, plumbing and electrical businesses of all sizes.

Farris joins BDR with more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning entrepreneurship, technology, marketing and business operations. 

American Residential Services' Drain Cleaning Academy Training Program is a 7-week hybrid learning experience designed to take individuals with little to no plumbing experience and transform them into field-ready plumbing drain technicians.

Among the significant updates included in the 2024 UMC are enhanced air filtration requirements, new ventilation system balancing provisions, updated refrigerant safety classifications, and requirements addressing the use of emerging low-global-warming-potential refrigerants.

The mobile experience features five flagship BAC models, each displayed to provide equal visibility throughout the tour. These include the Series 3000 Cooling Tower, representing BAC’s open-circuit cooling solutions, and the FXV Closed-Circuit Cooling Tower, designed for applications requiring fluid isolation and reduced contamination risk. 

This recognition follows a series of recent honors for Watts, including TIME’s World’s Most Impactful Companies, Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies and The Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work, as well as recognitions from Barron’s and USA Today.