Explore the comprehensive services of plumbing and mechanical contractors, including Bath & Kitchen Pro solutions, advanced water treatment systems, cutting-edge technology for contractors, efficient business management practices, and high-efficiency home innovations. https://www.pmmag.com/rss/2649 en-us All courses are accredited through ASPE and/or AIA with certificates issued within 72 hours of completion. All courses are accredited through ASPE and/or AIA with certificates issued within 72 hours of completion.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107571 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107571-watts-launches-your-pdh-pipeline-training-campaign A&L Plumbing, Heating & Cooling today announced it has rebranded as Test of Time Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, marking the company's 50th anniversary with a new name A&L Plumbing, Heating & Cooling today announced it has rebranded as Test of Time Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, marking the company's 50th anniversary with a new name

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107563 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:25:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107563-test-of-time-ushers-in-new-era-for-50-year-family-business baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Chris Fresh, host of The Plumbing Sales Coach Podcast – The Fresh Approach, explains how a service-first culture builds trust, boosts technician confidence and ultimately leads to stronger business results. Chris Fresh, host of The Plumbing Sales Coach Podcast – The Fresh Approach, explains how a service-first culture builds trust, boosts technician confidence and ultimately leads to stronger business results.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107561 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107561-why-service-beats-sales-on-every-plumbing-call bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) Nominations are officially open for the 2026 Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times Top 40 Under 40 Next Gen All-Star competition. Nominations are officially open for the 2026 Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times Top 40 Under 40 Next Gen All-Star competition.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107569 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:54:14 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107569-top-40-under-40-next-gen-all-star-competition-officially-open Contractors will have the opportunity to receive a $25 tool credit for every purchase of an A. O. Smith standard gas or electric water heater from participating wholesalers, while supplies last. Contractors will have the opportunity to receive a $25 tool credit for every purchase of an A. O. Smith standard gas or electric water heater from participating wholesalers, while supplies last.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107565 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107565-a-o-smith-launches-summer-promotion-with-participating-wholesale-partners A Massachusetts plumbing contractor replaced an aging indirect water heater with a larger system designed to accommodate future renovations and improve efficiency. A Massachusetts plumbing contractor replaced an aging indirect water heater with a larger system designed to accommodate future renovations and improve efficiency.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107567 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107567-from-firehouse-to-jobsite-a-contractors-approach-to-water-heater-replacement The partnership reflects a joint commitment to helping privately owned businesses compete for talent, improve employee engagement and increase enterprise value. The partnership reflects a joint commitment to helping privately owned businesses compete for talent, improve employee engagement and increase enterprise value.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107560 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:01:46 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107560-reins-and-profitworks-announce-partnership baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) The Armbrust Plumbing team recently had a redesign of their fleet of 18 trucks, with the help of Lemon Seed Marketing. Featuring bright blue and green, partnered with an elegant navy blue, the real star of the truck is the knight. The Armbrust Plumbing team recently had a redesign of their fleet of 18 trucks, with the help of Lemon Seed Marketing. Featuring bright blue and green, partnered with an elegant navy blue, the real star of the truck is the knight. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107559 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:03:32 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107559-truck-of-the-month-armbrust-plumbing Emergency demand will always be part of plumbing and mechanical work. Systems fail. Weather intervenes. Customers need help quickly. But treating urgency as an emotional reflex rather than a validated signal creates inefficiencies that compound as organizations scale. Emergency demand will always be part of plumbing and mechanical work. Systems fail. Weather intervenes. Customers need help quickly. But treating urgency as an emotional reflex rather than a validated signal creates inefficiencies that compound as organizations scale.  

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107556 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107556-are-emergency-jobs-costing-you-money-rethinking-dispatch-decisions Max orchestrates end-to-end automation for trades businesses. Max orchestrates end-to-end automation for trades businesses. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107548 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107548-servicetitans-max-reports-ai-powered-growth-for-contractors baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Industry leaders say Gen Z sees something previous generations may have overlooked: the trades offer purpose, opportunity and a chance to make a tangible impact every day. Industry leaders say Gen Z sees something previous generations may have overlooked: the trades offer purpose, opportunity and a chance to make a tangible impact every day.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107544 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:33:05 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107544-nearly-60-of-gen-z-is-considering-skilled-trades-careers baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) National HVAC Technician Day serves as a reminder of the vital role these professionals play every day. While the industry continues working to strengthen its workforce pipeline, technicians remain the people who keep buildings running, businesses operating and communities comfortable. National HVAC Technician Day serves as a reminder of the vital role these professionals play every day. While the industry continues working to strengthen its workforce pipeline, technicians remain the people who keep buildings running, businesses operating and communities comfortable.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107539 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:01:14 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107539-hvac-technician-day-recognizing-the-industrys-everyday-heroes bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) In her first editor's note, Hannah Belloli-Oster shares how a carpenter father, a journalism degree, and a few career leaps led her to Plumbing & Mechanical, and why she's excited to learn alongside the industry she now serves. In her first editor's note, Hannah Belloli-Oster shares how a carpenter father, a journalism degree, and a few career leaps led her to Plumbing & Mechanical, and why she's excited to learn alongside the industry she now serves.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107537 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:43:32 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107537-the-view-from-the-new-desk Here is the truth I have seen time and time again: most businesses do not struggle with ideas, they struggle with execution. The gap between what we know and what we consistently do is where businesses either grow or stall. Here is the truth I have seen time and time again: most businesses do not struggle with ideas, they struggle with execution. The gap between what we know and what we consistently do is where businesses either grow or stall.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107536 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:11:01 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107536-the-execution-gap-why-great-ideas-die-in-the-field baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) On a recent episode of And So It Flows, Kristen Bayles sat down with Gregg Holladay, business development manager for specialty markets at Bradford White, to discuss the growing role heat pump water heaters are expected to play in the residential plumbing market and why contractors need to start preparing now. http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107531 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107531-heat-pump-water-heaters-in-real-life ProBooks by BDR aims to help owners and managers gain greater visibility into their financial performance by providing accurate, timely and organized bookkeeping support. ProBooks by BDR aims to help owners and managers gain greater visibility into their financial performance by providing accurate, timely and organized bookkeeping support.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107533 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:44:28 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107533-bdr-launches-probooks-by-bdr For fleet managers, the partnership aims to eliminate the manual reconciliation of telematics and maintenance data that has historically lived in separate systems. For fleet managers, the partnership aims to eliminate the manual reconciliation of telematics and maintenance data that has historically lived in separate systems.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107530 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:07:51 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107530-linxup-expands-partnership-with-fleetio bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) A Riverside, California, contractor fraud investigation has led to the arrest of a man accused of posing as a licensed plumbing contractor, stealing from an elderly resident, and using a stolen contractor license number. A Riverside, California, contractor fraud investigation has led to the arrest of a man accused of posing as a licensed plumbing contractor, stealing from an elderly resident, and using a stolen contractor license number.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107526 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:31:13 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107526-fake-plumbing-contractor-arrested-on-fraud-burglary-and-elder-abuse-charges In a hyper-competitive market, talent poaching happens instantly. Salary matches provide short-term retention, but fail to build long-term loyalty. The true competitive advantage comes from the daily workplace experience. In a hyper-competitive market, talent poaching happens instantly. Salary matches provide short-term retention, but fail to build long-term loyalty. The true competitive advantage comes from the daily workplace experience.  

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107525 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107525-the-benefits-package-your-best-technicians-are-quietly-comparing-you-against Thinking about acquiring another plumbing company? Growth can be appealing, but an acquisition may create more challenges than opportunities, especially if you plan to sell your business in the near future. Learn why debt, integration hurdles, operational risks and buyer perceptions can impact your company’s value, and what business owners should consider before making a move. Thinking about acquiring another plumbing company? Growth can be appealing, but an acquisition may create more challenges than opportunities, especially if you plan to sell your business in the near future. Learn why debt, integration hurdles, operational risks and buyer perceptions can impact your company’s value, and what business owners should consider before making a move.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107521 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:06:59 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107521-does-buying-a-company-make-sense baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) The legislation transfers oversight from the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana and lowers training requirements, prompting debate over the future of plumbing licensure and apprenticeship. The legislation transfers oversight from the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana and lowers training requirements, prompting debate over the future of plumbing licensure and apprenticeship.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107513 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107513-louisiana-plumbing-reform-bill-draws-concerns hydronicpros@gmail.com (John Siegenthaler, P.E.) Air-to-water heat pumps are different from boilers. As the outdoor air temperature decreases, their heating output decreases. That’s a characteristic of all air-source heat pumps, and it runs opposite to how heating load changes with decreasing outdoor temperature. Air-to-water heat pumps are different from boilers. As the outdoor air temperature decreases, their heating output decreases. That’s a characteristic of all air-source heat pumps, and it runs opposite to how heating load changes with decreasing outdoor temperature. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107511 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:57:34 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107511-seizing-control While managing field productivity is critical, many contractors routinely overlook a silent profit killer hiding in plain sight: material procurement. While managing field productivity is critical, many contractors routinely overlook a silent profit killer hiding in plain sight: material procurement.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107506 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107506-the-hidden-cost-of-material-procurement-in-plumbing-projects According to the company, the pace mirrors an overall shift across construction as more and more contractors bring AI into their daily operations. According to the company, the pace mirrors an overall shift across construction as more and more contractors bring AI into their daily operations.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107504 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:48:57 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107504-jobtreads-ai-connector-becomes-the-companys-fastest-growing-integration-ever Whatever the reason, preparing to sell the company you have created and managed is a major decision that requires careful planning. Whatever the reason, preparing to sell the company you have created and managed is a major decision that requires careful planning.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107503 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:29:41 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107503-clear-the-clutter-and-make-your-company-ready-to-sell baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) AI-powered receptionists are emerging as a tool that can help businesses improve responsiveness, streamline operations, and compete more effectively in an increasingly fast-paced market. AI-powered receptionists are emerging as a tool that can help businesses improve responsiveness, streamline operations, and compete more effectively in an increasingly fast-paced market.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107485 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107485-the-new-front-line-of-customer-service baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Co-founders Jay Hollabaugh and Brenda Cashdollar discuss the company’s growth, hands-on training philosophy, technology investments and commitment to building long-term relationships across the plumbing industry. Co-founders Jay Hollabaugh and Brenda Cashdollar discuss the company’s growth, hands-on training philosophy, technology investments and commitment to building long-term relationships across the plumbing industry.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107488 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107488-plumbing-and-mechanical-2026-rep-of-the-year-synergy-sales-nw baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) The Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements mandate the replacement of all lead service lines within the next decade, driving what is expected to be one of the largest drinking water infrastructure efforts in recent history. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements mandate the replacement of all lead service lines within the next decade, driving what is expected to be one of the largest drinking water infrastructure efforts in recent history.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107480 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107480-inside-cdas-do-it-proper-with-copper-program baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Revenue may show growth, but KPIs such as gross profit per technician, utilization rates and cash flow provide a clearer view of business performance. Revenue may show growth, but KPIs such as gross profit per technician, utilization rates and cash flow provide a clearer view of business performance.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107482 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107482-beyond-revenue-the-kpis-that-drive-plumbing-profitability Trimble will document this journey across the country, producing immersive videos, real-time social media content and in-depth interviews that showcase Trimble customers and technology in action. Trimble will document this journey across the country, producing immersive videos, real-time social media content and in-depth interviews that showcase Trimble customers and technology in action. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107486 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:33:07 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107486-new-trimble-road-trip-reveals-the-technology-powering-americas-infrastructure