PM eNews Report

Contractor organizations empower plumbing pros to grow

Eleven years ago, Edmonton, Alberta-based Capital Plumbing & Heating was in a tough situation — the company was not making money.

Security, water conservation influence smart home plumbing market

The last 10 years has seen an explosion of connected smart home devices controlling everything in the home from lighting to security to climate.

CIPP offers Missouri college cost-saving solution

In March 2019, Columbia College, located in Columbia, Missouri, discovered it had a problem.

New criteria for assisted toileting and bathing options gives elders extra protection in 2021 Building Codes

Growing older can come with many challenges and changes. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, one in four Americans over the age of 65 fall.

Navien announces major U.S. expansion

Contingent upon regulatory permits and approvals, Navien’s current plans are to expand the existing facility starting in 2023, which will triple the footprint to nearly 900,000 square feet by 2026.

Bradley releases 11th annual Healthy Hand Washing Survey results

The number of Americans who will “definitely” or “probably” shell out more cash in response to clean restrooms has climbed to 62% this year from just 45% two years ago.

Brasscraft accepting scholarship applications

Since its inception, BrassCraft has awarded more than $540,000 in funds to deserving plumbing apprentices throughout the United States.

The Portland Group celebrates 90th anniversary

The Portland Group is also known for its vision in promoting innovative products that create new opportunities.

Al Levi: Mastering the master project list

Why is it that your staff isn’t quite as excited as you are when you discuss a new project, a new process, new policy or a habit you want to change?

John Siegenthaler: Three inputs, one output

I recently designed a system for my daughter’s new home with a water-to-water geothermal heat pump as its main heat source.

Dan Holohan: What’s the right heat exchanger pressure?

A few years ago, an engineer who works with older New York City buildings started to email me with good questions, mostly about steam heating.

Kenny Chapman: Identify and overcome the hidden signs of business burnout

Have you ever felt a lack of energy and/or excitement to jump out of bed and hit the ground running? Do you love what you do for a living? If you answered yes to either one or both of those questions, you are not alone.

Dave Yates: X marks the spot

Suppose I was to tell you there exists a tankless water heater you could install on the hardest of hard water that would never, ever have to be descaled and that its heat exchanger’s water pathways would look almost as clean as the day it was born.

Matt Michel: Create a plumbing service agreement in six steps

Few contractors are successful with plumbing service agreements, but they should be.

Ray Wholfarth: Boiler room detective

Sherlock Holmes has always been one of my favorite fictional characters. I envied how he would notice each detail and use every one of his senses to solve the crime.

Nicole Krawcke: Technology and trade shows

It’s an exciting time for the plumbing and heating industries.

AquaMotion hot water recirculation kit

The circulator for this tankless one-pipe system installs at the tankless unit.

Reducing tees from Uponor

The ProPEX EP reducing tees series streamlines residential and commercial plumbing and hydronic applications by eliminating unnecessary connections when joining pipes of various diameters.

NEOPERL Wholesale Price List

NEOPERL’s 2020 Wholesale Price List (Catalog 11) is now available.

Weil-McLain stainless steel vertical firetube boiler

Weil-McLain’s Stainless Steel Vertical Firetube (SVF) boiler features thermal efficiency up to 97.1%, easy installation and maintenance, the intuitive and user-friendly Unity control system, and Weil-McLain boiler design reliability and longevity, the company says.