Plumbing & Mechanical, the information resource for contractors engaged in plumbing, piping, hydronic heating, fire protection and water treatment. https://www.pmmag.com/rss/articles The code does not say the pipe has to come out. It says the material exposed in the plenum has to comply. There is more than one way to get there, and only one of them involves a demo crew. The code does not say the pipe has to come out. It says the material exposed in the plenum has to comply. There is more than one way to get there, and only one of them involves a demo crew.

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107713-the-ceiling-became-a-plenum-after-i-piped-it http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107713 The products are designed for residential and light commercial applications. The products are designed for residential and light commercial applications. 

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107800-weil-mclain-eco-tec-series-3-and-evergreen-pro-series-2-condensing-boilers http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107800 Existing contracts remain in effect according to their terms, and customers should expect no interruption to their current products, specifications, technical support, and sales relationships. Existing contracts remain in effect according to their terms, and customers should expect no interruption to their current products, specifications, technical support, and sales relationships.

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107793-reliable-automatic-sprinkler-and-asc-engineered-solutions-unite-to-form-reliable-safety-and-flow http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107793 The event, held Oct. 8-14 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, brings together plumbing engineers, designers, contractors and other industry professionals, with the exposition scheduled for Oct. 12-13. Bradford White Corporation will exhibit at booth 815. The event, held Oct. 8-14 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, brings together plumbing engineers, designers, contractors and other industry professionals, with the exposition scheduled for Oct. 12-13. Bradford White Corporation will exhibit at booth 815.

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107791-bradford-white-corporation-showcases-brand-portfolio-at-2026-aspe-convention-and-expo http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107791 JACLO and Durst will continue to operate under their own names, with no changes to products or ordering. Key leadership will also remain in place. JACLO and Durst will continue to operate under their own names, with no changes to products or ordering. Key leadership will also remain in place.

]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107789-jaclo-joins-top-knobs-and-watermark-designs http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107789 Pieces are available in Natural Solid Oak, Light Solid Oak and Black Solid Oak finishes.  Pieces are available in Natural Solid Oak, Light Solid Oak and Black Solid Oak finishes.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:10:22 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107799-duravit-ocavo-bathroom-furniture http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107799 Hundreds of attendees gathered at Nexstar Network's Super Meeting from September 15-18. Hundreds of attendees gathered at Nexstar Network's Super Meeting from September 15-18. 

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107790-nexstar-network-hosts-annual-super-meeting http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107790 The current landscape with hydronics and heat pumps feels like an important time to adapt. Changing long-held opinions within the industry is not easy. The current landscape with hydronics and heat pumps feels like an important time to adapt. Changing long-held opinions within the industry is not easy.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107788-hydronic-and-heat-pump-hybrid-solution-presents-path-for-efficiency-progress http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107788 ServiceTitan released its The Update: 2026 State of AI in the Trades report, revealing that contractors are increasingly focused on how to effectively implement AI and translate its productivity benefits into measurable business results. ServiceTitan released its The Update: 2026 State of AI in the Trades report, revealing that contractors are increasingly focused on how to effectively implement AI and translate its productivity benefits into measurable business results.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107786-servicetitan-report-contractors-shift-focus-to-ai-productivity http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107786 Bob joins GF with over 20 years of experience in the building products and plumbing industries, leading teams across premier brands such as American Standard, Delta Faucet, Grohe, and Duravit. Bob joins GF with over 20 years of experience in the building products and plumbing industries, leading teams across premier brands such as American Standard, Delta Faucet, Grohe, and Duravit.

]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107787-gf-appoints-robert-downie-vp-sales-us-of-gf-building-flow-solutions-americas http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107787 Business leaders Greg Offner and Adam Markel will present actionable insights as SPARK’s keynotes next year. Business leaders Greg Offner and Adam Markel will present actionable insights as SPARK’s keynotes next year.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107784-bdr-announces-keynote-speakers-for-spark-2027 http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107784 AHRI's monthly shipment reports include aggregated information supplied by member companies participating in its Statistics Program. The data represents shipments to customers within the 50 states and District of Columbia, including both domestically produced and imported equipment. AHRI's monthly shipment reports include aggregated information supplied by member companies participating in its Statistics Program. The data represents shipments to customers within the 50 states and District of Columbia, including both domestically produced and imported equipment.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107783-water-heater-shipments-remain-mixed http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107783 Improper piping sends heated fluid backward through an idle boiler in this hybrid hydronic system. Improper piping sends heated fluid backward through an idle boiler in this hybrid hydronic system.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107785-the-glitch-and-the-fix-when-a-heat-pump-retrofit-causes-reverse-boiler-flow http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107785 As part of the anniversary, Sloan has examined the societal, technological, and regulatory shifts that transformed commercial restrooms over the last 12 decades, from the early days of modern sanitation to today's era of smart, connected building technologies. As part of the anniversary, Sloan has examined the societal, technological, and regulatory shifts that transformed commercial restrooms over the last 12 decades, from the early days of modern sanitation to today's era of smart, connected building technologies.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107782-sloan-celebrates-120-years http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107782 The new offerings feature higher output and enhanced hot water performance to provide more options and meet the growing demand for larger residential and light commercial applications. The new offerings feature higher output and enhanced hot water performance to provide more options and meet the growing demand for larger residential and light commercial applications.

]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:18:29 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107781-rheem-broadens-hydronics-boiler-offerings-with-heating-and-hot-water-solutions http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107781 AI can do more than offer advice. With the right business context, it can turn a consultant’s playbook into scripts, processes, and workflows a contractor can put to work. Here’s where AI can replace costly playbook work, and where human judgment still matters. AI can do more than offer advice. With the right business context, it can turn a consultant’s playbook into scripts, processes, and workflows a contractor can put to work. Here’s where AI can replace costly playbook work, and where human judgment still matters.

]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:51:12 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107780-how-contractors-can-use-ai-to-avoid-a-9-500-consulting-bill http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107780 Founded in 1916, the plumbing manufacturer will commemorate its milestone anniversary with monthlong celebrations beginning on Manufacturing Day, October 2, recognizing the associates who have helped shape its success. Founded in 1916, the plumbing manufacturer will commemorate its milestone anniversary with monthlong celebrations beginning on Manufacturing Day, October 2, recognizing the associates who have helped shape its success.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107778-oatey-co-celebrates-110-years http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107778 These findings anchor DECKED's new Built for Those Who Build campaign, launching with Builder’s Day at their factory in Defiance, Ohio, on Sept. 30 These findings anchor DECKED's new Built for Those Who Build campaign, launching with Builder’s Day at their factory in Defiance, Ohio, on Sept. 30

]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107777-decked-finds-that-skilled-trade-workers-love-their-work-incur-less-debt-but-feel-overlooked http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107777 From power tools to inspection cameras, you need a lot of specialized equipment to do your work. Theft or accidental damage can leave you without the gear you need to tackle your next job. From power tools to inspection cameras, you need a lot of specialized equipment to do your work. Theft or accidental damage can leave you without the gear you need to tackle your next job.

]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107779-taking-on-bigger-jobs-make-sure-your-plumbing-insurance-grows-with-you http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107779 The Houston distribution center is expected to become operational in Q4 2026. The Houston distribution center is expected to become operational in Q4 2026.

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107775-fgi-industries-opens-houston-distribution-center http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107775 Native BACnet and Modbus integration, programmable alerts, and Nexa-enabled connectivity allow facility teams to manage critical hot water assets from a single platform while supporting water safety, compliance, and energy efficiency goals. Native BACnet and Modbus integration, programmable alerts, and Nexa-enabled connectivity allow facility teams to manage critical hot water assets from a single platform while supporting water safety, compliance, and energy efficiency goals.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:20:38 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107776-lync-digitemp-2-digital-water-mixing-solutions http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107776 Tickets are gone, but exhibitor spots are still open through the end of September. Tickets are gone, but exhibitor spots are still open through the end of September. 

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107774-bring-back-the-trades-sells-out-2026-massachusetts-skills-expo http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107774 PVC antitrust litigation continues to develop as settlements top $415 million and plaintiffs identify six major distributors as alleged co-conspirators in the price-fixing case. PVC antitrust litigation continues to develop as settlements top $415 million and plaintiffs identify six major distributors as alleged co-conspirators in the price-fixing case.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107773-six-distributors-named-alleged-co-conspirators-in-pvc-price-fixing-case http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107773 According to Waterless Co., there are six cities most likely to experience serious to acute water shortages in 2026. According to Waterless Co., there are six cities most likely to experience serious to acute water shortages in 2026.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:51:37 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107772-the-six-cities-facing-the-most-severe-water-challenges-in-2026 http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107772 UDig will share more about Sales Cockpit and its work with Ferguson to support trade professionals at the Industrial Supply Association Fall Summit, October 27 in San Antonio, TX. UDig will share more about Sales Cockpit and its work with Ferguson to support trade professionals at the Industrial Supply Association Fall Summit, October 27 in San Antonio, TX.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107771-ferguson-and-udig-team-up-to-speed-up-the-counter-for-time-strapped-contractors http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107771 For today's increasingly sophisticated mechanical rooms, designing for the future means thinking beyond installation, and considering the people who will ultimately have to operate, maintain and replace the systems inside. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107770-and-so-it-flows-the-modern-mechanical-room http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107770 The annual conference will provide contractors with opportunities to strengthen their businesses, expand their knowledge and connect with industry peers and partners. The annual conference will provide contractors with opportunities to strengthen their businesses, expand their knowledge and connect with industry peers and partners.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:46:30 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107769-phcc-connect-2026-to-bring-plumbing-and-hvacr-professionals-together-in-milwaukee http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107769 The LT Series 150 and 199 models, both ENERGY STAR certified, provide functionality exceeding NOx regulations.  The LT Series 150 and 199 models, both ENERGY STAR certified, provide functionality exceeding NOx regulations.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:38:56 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107768-laars-lt-series-150-mbh-model-tankless-water-heater http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107768 If you want the next level, start acting like the operator your next level requires, someone financially disciplined, culture-driven, and relentlessly focused on building a team that can execute fast. If you want the next level, start acting like the operator your next level requires, someone financially disciplined, culture-driven, and relentlessly focused on building a team that can execute fast.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:25:43 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107767-lead-yourself-first-the-operators-playbook-for-scaling-a-trades-business-without-losing-the-team http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107767 Founded on a people-first philosophy in 2025, Team First partners with owner-led plumbing companies that prioritize investing in their employees, developing skilled technicians, and delivering outstanding service to homeowners. Founded on a people-first philosophy in 2025, Team First partners with owner-led plumbing companies that prioritize investing in their employees, developing skilled technicians, and delivering outstanding service to homeowners.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107766-team-first-home-services-partners-with-texas-based-holloway-plumbing http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107766