2026 November

Plumbing and Mechanical

Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor November 2026

In the November 2026 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical, find out how high-efficiency boiler technology helped an art museum reach its goals. Also in this issue, meet the 2026 Supply House of the Year and learn about new priorities for plumbing manufacturers in faucet component design. And last but not least, the monthly columns, new products, and more.

Boiler Upgrade Helps Tacoma Art Museum Secure Grant, Cut Costs

Robert Wiseman Brandon McCann

September 2, 2026

Tasked with protecting valuable artwork while controlling operating costs, the Tacoma Art Museum upgraded its heating system with Lochinvar Crest with Hellcat boilers. The retrofit has delivered energy savings of more than 10% while helping the nonprofit secure grant funding for the project.

Tony Calabria, Jeff Camuso, Mary Turgeon, Sean Roberts and Jason Perry at CDS’ Avon main house.

Meet the 2026 Supply House of the Year: Charles D. Sheehy

Charles D. Sheehy builds on its legacy through client partnerships, technology, and a drive to keep improving.

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 19, 2026

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.

Beyond Lead-Free: New Priorities in Faucet Component Design

Alicia Garrison Dan Knapp

September 1, 2026

The lead-free transition is entering its next phase, and engineered polymers are helping plumbing manufacturers and contractors balance long-term performance, manufacturing efficiency and sustainability in demanding drinking water applications.

PHCP-PVF Price Increases: November 2026

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 4, 2026

While some manufacturers have disclosed specific percentage increases, others have announced general, broader pricing adjustments.

Three Plumbers Discuss Job with Blueprints

Extreme Ownership in the Trades: The Leadership Standard That Changes Everything

Kenny Chapman

July 6, 2026

Problems do not go away in business. They are part of the process. But in a culture of ownership, problems become opportunities for leadership. Instead of frustration, you get solutions. Instead of finger pointing, you get growth.

Engineer with safety gear inspecting red industrial piping system indoors.

Renewable Heating Design | John Siegenthaler

An Open & Shut Case (Part 2)

How a reversible thermal storage system can integrate with heat sources and loads, using strategic piping, controls and temperature management.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

August 26, 2026

Non-pressurized storage systems have advantages and limitations. In applications where cost per gallon of storage is critical, or where it’s otherwise impractical to bring in one or more pressure-rated tanks, a non-pressurized tank combined with the piping and control concepts discussed represents a viable solution to leverage the combination of time-of-use electrical rates, heat pumps, and the unsurpassed comfort made possible by modern hydronics technology.