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The December 2025 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical features our cover story on how to sell trenchless relinig. Also inside: the next frontier for heat pumps, smart tools in skilled hands, our featured columns, new products and much more!

Columnists

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Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

My water stinks: Behind a common customer complaint

What started as a customer complaint years ago comes home, and sparks a deeper look at water quality, anode rods and aerators.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
December 2, 2025

Well, isn’t this just great: the faucet they purchased from the big box story stinks and now that’s my fault?! On arrival, I could not detect any odor at all, but they insisted there was an odor - except when I was there.


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Cover Story

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Cautious growth through critical change: 2026 Plumbing Industry Outlook

Markets stabilize, regulations intensify, and AI accelerates: industry leaders share where opportunities will emerge.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
December 5, 2025

Contractors and engineers see a marketplace that is stabilizing, even if margins remain tight. “We remain cautiously optimistic about plumbing industry market conditions in 2026,” says Jason Pritchard, president of the Plumbing-Heating-Contractors—National Association (PHCC). He notes that while uncertainty remains, moderate growth is expected for plumbing and HVAC contractors, though high prices driven by tariffs and inflation will continue to shape consumer behavior.


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Feature Articles

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Overhead shot of exterior of Methodist Cedina Medical Cetner in Celina, TX.
Project Profile

Case study: Solving for shower safety and layout flexibility

How drainage innovation supported the first hospital built in Celina, Texas.
Madelyn Young
December 4, 2025

On complex healthcare projects, where schedules are tight and teams are balancing multiple design and compliance requirements, drainage will often receive less early attention. However, in patient environments, it’s a critical component that directly affects safety, accessibility, and maintenance.


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