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 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107784 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107784-bdr-announces-keynote-speakers-for-spark-2027 baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107783 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107783-water-heater-shipments-remain-mixed hydronicpros@gmail.com (John Siegenthaler, P.E.) 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107785 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 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107782 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107782-sloan-celebrates-120-years 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107781 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 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107780 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 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107778 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107778-oatey-co-celebrates-110-years 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107779 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 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

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107777 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 The Houston distribution center is expected to become operational in Q4 2026. The Houston distribution center is expected to become operational in Q4 2026.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107775 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107775-fgi-industries-opens-houston-distribution-center 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. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107774 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107774-bring-back-the-trades-sells-out-2026-massachusetts-skills-expo baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107773 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 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107772 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 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107771 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 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107767 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 baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) The PHCP-PVF industry has been fighting stereotypes for decades. Though the world seems to be coming around, and more people are recognizing the opportunities available in the trades, it hasn’t happened without a fight. And it certainly hasn’t happened overnight. That makes this contest, recognizing the people who decided to dedicate their careers — their life — to this industry, all the more important. The PHCP-PVF industry has been fighting stereotypes for decades. Though the world seems to be coming around, and more people are recognizing the opportunities available in the trades, it hasn’t happened without a fight. And it certainly hasn’t happened overnight. That makes this contest, recognizing the people who decided to dedicate their careers — their life — to this industry, all the more important.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107709 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107709-2026-next-gen-all-stars-top-40-under-40-phcp-pvf-professionals bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) A third-generation plumber who once planned on an office career, Chase West found his calling solving problems, serving customers, and developing the next generation of plumbing professionals. A third-generation plumber who once planned on an office career, Chase West found his calling solving problems, serving customers, and developing the next generation of plumbing professionals.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107759 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107759-2026-next-gen-all-star-chase-west baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Casey Welch once thought home services might be a stop on the way to something more glamorous. Nearly 16 years later, she’s using creativity to make the trades stand out, generate opportunities for technicians and encourage more women to enter the field. Casey Welch once thought home services might be a stop on the way to something more glamorous. Nearly 16 years later, she’s using creativity to make the trades stand out, generate opportunities for technicians and encourage more women to enter the field.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107758 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107758-2026-next-gen-all-star-casey-welch bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) Driven by curiosity and shaped by firsthand experiences with water scarcity, Patty Valdes is helping rethink how water systems are designed, while bringing the technical rigor to catch what others might miss. Driven by curiosity and shaped by firsthand experiences with water scarcity, Patty Valdes is helping rethink how water systems are designed, while bringing the technical rigor to catch what others might miss.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107757 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107757-2026-next-gen-all-star-patty-valdes bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) Blake Turner built his own career in the trades and now helps others see what’s possible within them. At Nexstar Network, he’s focused on developing people, expanding career opportunities and changing perceptions of skilled trades careers. Blake Turner built his own career in the trades and now helps others see what’s possible within them. At Nexstar Network, he’s focused on developing people, expanding career opportunities and changing perceptions of skilled trades careers.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107756 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107756-2026-next-gen-all-star-blake-turner bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) John Spitzock sees plumbing as both a craft and a responsibility. As a master plumber, he’s pairing technical precision and code knowledge with the leadership needed to help build Cast & Copper Plumbing. John Spitzock sees plumbing as both a craft and a responsibility. As a master plumber, he’s pairing technical precision and code knowledge with the leadership needed to help build Cast & Copper Plumbing.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107754 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107754-2026-next-gen-all-star-john-spitzock baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Tyson Chen found his way into the trades through a chance meeting, but stayed for the people and the opportunity to help independent contractors use AI to improve customer service and grow their businesses. Tyson Chen found his way into the trades through a chance meeting, but stayed for the people and the opportunity to help independent contractors use AI to improve customer service and grow their businesses.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107753 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107753-2026-next-gen-all-star-apurva-shrivastava baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Brock Seis followed his father into plumbing, but at just 24, he’s already carving out a path of his own. Through Elevated Plumbing, he’s building a business around craftsmanship, problem-solving, and work that protects his customers. Brock Seis followed his father into plumbing, but at just 24, he’s already carving out a path of his own. Through Elevated Plumbing, he’s building a business around craftsmanship, problem-solving, and work that protects his customers.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107752 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107752-2026-next-gen-all-star-brock-seis bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) Alexy Rollins entered the trades through entrepreneurship and found an opportunity to build something bigger than a business. At Loyalty Plumbing & Air, she’s creating careers, strengthening customer connections, and bringing a different perspective to industry leadership. Alexy Rollins entered the trades through entrepreneurship and found an opportunity to build something bigger than a business. At Loyalty Plumbing & Air, she’s creating careers, strengthening customer connections, and bringing a different perspective to industry leadership.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107751 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107751-2026-next-gen-all-star-alexy-rollins bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) Andrea Reagan believes a strong brand should do more than attract customers. By pairing authenticity and creativity with business results, she’s helping build a company culture employees are proud to represent. Andrea Reagan believes a strong brand should do more than attract customers. By pairing authenticity and creativity with business results, she’s helping build a company culture employees are proud to represent.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107750 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107750-2026-next-gen-all-star-andrea-reagan baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) From riding along in service trucks as a child to leading the family business, Adam Meny is carrying a plumbing legacy forward while creating opportunities for the next generation. From riding along in service trucks as a child to leading the family business, Adam Meny is carrying a plumbing legacy forward while creating opportunities for the next generation.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107749 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107749-2026-next-gen-all-star-adam-meny baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Cody McLeod grew up watching his father build a plumbing business. Two decades later, he’s carrying that legacy forward through a company of his own, with a focus on developing people, raising industry standards and creating lasting careers. Cody McLeod grew up watching his father build a plumbing business. Two decades later, he’s carrying that legacy forward through a company of his own, with a focus on developing people, raising industry standards and creating lasting careers.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107748 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107748-2026-next-gen-all-star-cody-mcleod baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) One plumbing client introduced Jen McKee to the trades. Today, she’s helping home service businesses use social media to showcase their people, build customer trust, and tell the stories behind their brands. One plumbing client introduced Jen McKee to the trades. Today, she’s helping home service businesses use social media to showcase their people, build customer trust, and tell the stories behind their brands.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107747 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107747-2026-next-gen-all-star-jen-mckee bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) Garrett Kline knew from an early age that plumbing was his path. Today, he’s pairing 11 years of field experience with a commitment to solving complex problems and helping the next generation of plumbers master their craft. Garrett Kline knew from an early age that plumbing was his path. Today, he’s pairing 11 years of field experience with a commitment to solving complex problems and helping the next generation of plumbers master their craft.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107742 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107742-2026-next-gen-all-star-garrett-kline bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) After searching for his place in the trades, Logan Hurt found it in plumbing. Now, the former apprentice is helping the next generation build confidence, develop their skills and find their own path in the industry. After searching for his place in the trades, Logan Hurt found it in plumbing. Now, the former apprentice is helping the next generation build confidence, develop their skills and find their own path in the industry.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107740 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107740-2026-next-gen-all-star-logan-hurt