Articles by Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

The release also includes multilingual messaging to support communication across language barriers and offline project access for working in areas with limited or no internet connectivity, integrated directly into the Houzz Pro app.

The company is expanding its North American presence with specialized refrigerant leak detection services.

Knapp's presentation will be part of the workshop, "Minding Your Business: Preparing for Tomorrow's Workforce Today," scheduled for Sunday, June 28, from 8-9 a.m.

This recognition follows a year of momentum for Interplay Learning, which has now trained over 500,000 people and offers more than 1,800 hours of unique, expert-created career-readiness content.

IAPMO has published the 2027 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) in both hardcopy and electronic versions. The Uniform Codes are developed using IAPMO’s ANSI-accredited consensus development procedures. This process brings together volunteers representing a variety of viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus on plumbing and mechanical practices.

The 2026 National Plumbing Competition drew 48 of the country’s top plumbing students currently enrolled in high school, vocational, technical and post-secondary schools. 

Organized by the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, MyWIC is designed to build a sustainable and diverse pipeline for the skilled trades and construction industries.

This annual conference examines the market forces shaping the commercial vehicle industry and provides actionable insights to help companies navigate change and identify opportunities for growth. 

The longstanding partnership with PHCC Educational Foundation helps provide materials, expertise, and mentorship to aspiring plumbers from across the country.

Participants received training that included OSHA-10, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection Awareness certification, apprenticeship readiness preparation, job readiness workshops, MC3 curriculum instruction, and exposure to multiple union career pathways through site visits and hands-on industry engagement.