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]]> https://www.pmmag.com/rss/2650 en-us What's the best-paying state for a plumber? baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Plumbing remains a stable and essential career, but the competition for talent is increasing. Contractors who understand regional wage trends and adjust accordingly will be better positioned to attract and retain the workforce they need.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107343 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:30:27 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107343-whats-the-best-paying-state-for-a-plumber Quickbase acquires Solvice The acquisition aims to strengthen Quickbase’s native resource management capabilities with decision intelligence across field service, logistics and enterprise operations.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107342 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:10:07 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107342-quickbase-acquires-solvice Oatey Co. announces two promotions Wells joined Oatey in 2021, and Wright joined in January of 2025. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107339 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:50:07 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107339-oatey-co-announces-two-promotions BDR wraps Profit Launch business planning season, announces 2026 workshop dates The three-day experience guides home service leadership teams through the development of a comprehensive business plan. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107338 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:01:45 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107338-bdr-wraps-profit-launch-business-planning-season-announces-2026-workshop-dates PHCP-PVF price increases April 2026 forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) The latest round of adjustments, effective from mid-March through mid-April, reflects that same trend, with measured increases across venting systems, brass and PVF components, HVAC parts, controls and copper fittings.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107336 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:30:40 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107336-phcp-pvf-price-increases-april-2026 Rinnai America Corporation promotes Perry McGuire to senior vice president, legal, government affairs & people Since joining Rinnai in 2020 as Vice President and General Counsel, McGuire has played a role in strengthening the company’s legal and compliance framework while supporting strategic growth initiatives across North America. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107335 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:45:03 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107335-rinnai-america-corporation-promotes-perry-mcguire-to-senior-vice-president-legal-government-affairs-and-people Communities across U.S. mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day with proclamations, advocacy events and public outreach Throughout the month, IAPMO marked March4Water by lighting World Headquarters buildings in blue, distributing World Plumbing Day activation kits, and hosting city dignitaries and industry leaders at a lunch celebration on World Plumbing Day.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107333 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:50:02 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107333-communities-across-us-mark-march4water-and-world-plumbing-day-with-proclamations-advocacy-events-and-public-outreach ACCA and Baton collaborate to help contractors plan successful business transitions Baton helps HVACR business owners navigate the complexities of valuation, buyer matching, and ownership transition.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107332 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:07:02 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107332-acca-and-baton-collaborate-to-help-contractors-plan-successful-business-transitions GF Flow Symposium "Building North America's Future" scheduled for May 3-6 This event combines practical, hands-on learning with forward-looking insight.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107329 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:13 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107329-gf-flow-symposium-building-north-americas-future-scheduled-for-may-3-6 RIDGID partners with Mechanical Hub Media on “American Trades person” series The premiere episode, “After the Fires,” takes viewers to Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California, where devastating fires in January 2025 left lasting impacts on homes, businesses and communities.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107328 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:45:13 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107328-ridgid-partners-with-mechanical-hub-media-on-american-trades-person-series Women in HVACR opens call for speakers for 2026 annual conference The organization is seeking industry professionals who can deliver engaging presentations that support career advancement, leadership development and innovation within the HVACR industry. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107327 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:15:17 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107327-women-in-hvacr-opens-call-for-speakers-for-2026-annual-conference Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing launches Altitude Academy The launch of Altitude Academy follows a milestone year for Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025. The company was named the 2025 Large Business of the Year by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107326 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:45:17 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107326-jays-heating-air-and-plumbing-launches-altitude-academy Exhibitor space sold out for Bring Back the Trades' Londonderry Skills Expo on April 18 While exhibitor booths are no longer available for the Londonderry event, BBTT is still accepting registrations for its inaugural Maine Skills Expo at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland in May.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107324 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:45:13 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107324-exhibitor-space-sold-out-for-bring-back-the-trades-londonderry-skills-expo-on-april-18 ServiceTitan report finds AI adoption more than doubles among commercial contractors Nearly 40% of contractors report measurable AI impact, up from 17% in 2025, signaling a shift toward technology-driven operations.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107323 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:10:13 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107323-servicetitan-report-finds-ai-adoption-more-than-doubles-among-commercial-contractors Truck of the Month: Skagit Plumbing baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Designed by Lemon Seed Marketing, this trucks design is unique, bold and tells a story. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107322 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:46:41 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107322-truck-of-the-month-skagit-plumbing Late night show comedian mocks plumbing industry Kylegargaro@achrnews.com (Kyle Gargaro) A joke about plumbers on late-night TV is a reminder of a deeper problem the trades have been dealing with for years.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107320 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:05:38 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107320-late-night-show-comedian-mocks-plumbing-industry Why retention is the new growth strategy for contractors  How do you grow when hiring remains difficult?

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107319 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107319-why-retention-is-the-new-growth-strategy-for-contractors Sylvester & Cockrum announces acquisition of Mechanical Systems Technology As part of the integration, MST will leverage S&C’s established infrastructure, including recruiting support, technical resources, IT systems and purchasing capabilities.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107315 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:33:11 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107315-sylvester-and-cockrum-announces-acquisition-of-mechanical-systems-technology Contractor Commerce brings rebate data to Instant Estimate software This launch aims to reduce friction around cost and affordability.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107317 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:15:11 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107317-contractor-commerce-brings-rebate-data-to-instant-estimate-software New report details how lead pipe replacement can drive workforce opportunity The report warns that without intentional workforce training strategies, the people and places with the greatest exposure to lead service lines are unlikely to benefit from the employment opportunities presented by this massive infrastructure investment.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107316 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:25:11 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107316-new-report-details-how-lead-pipe-replacement-can-drive-workforce-opportunity Sloan’s carbon neutral program helps buildings reduce environmental impact Sloan calculates each product’s carbon footprint with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), then offsets these emissions through partnerships with Climate Vault. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107314 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:30:11 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107314-sloans-carbon-neutral-program-helps-buildings-reduce-environmental-impact Skyrocketing water bills are driving building managers to waterless urinals A February 2026 survey by Waterless Co., Inc. asked building managers across Southern California and Arizona why they chose no-flush urinals for their facilities. The key reasons were saving water and cutting costs.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107313 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:15:29 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107313-skyrocketing-water-bills-are-driving-building-managers-to-waterless-urinals Ariston names Regional Sales Manager for water heating Capra emphasized his goal is to develop partnerships with distributors and contractors and work together in identifying water heating solutions.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107311 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:50:56 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107311-ariston-names-regional-sales-manager-for-water-heating Nexa by Watts to host “The Power of Flow: Protecting Buildings, Saving Water,” webinar The webinar will explore how flow intelligence helps facilities teams improve both risk management and sustainability performance for smarter and safer buildings. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107310 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:20:56 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107310-nexa-by-watts-to-host-the-power-of-flow-protecting-buildings-saving-water-webinar Ethisphere names A. O. Smith Corporation one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the third time A. O. Smith has been honored with this award for three consecutive years and is one of only 13 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107309 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:35:28 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107309-ethisphere-names-a-o-smith-corporation-one-of-the-2026-worlds-most-ethical-companies-for-the-third-time PHCC Educational Foundation tackles trade shortage with jail initiative Adapted from PHCC Academy’s online curriculum, the HVAC and plumbing pre-apprenticeship courses could help address the state’s technician shortage where possible by equipping inmates with the necessary skills before they return to the community.  

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107308 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:10:28 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107308-phcc-educational-foundation-tackles-trade-shortage-with-jail-initiative Meet team USA’s plumbing competitor for WorldSkill Charlie Goede’s journey from trade school to international competition reflects a new wave of skilled professionals entering the industry

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107306 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107306-meet-team-usas-plumbing-competitor-for-worldskill New York lead pipe replacement funding program requires open material evaluation According to the PPI,  while New York State’s fund of $250 million for water infrastructure improvements should be applauded, not allowing an open procurement process would diminish results and not provide the most cost-effective solution.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107305 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:50:45 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107305-new-york-lead-pipe-replacement-funding-program-requires-open-material-evaluation PHCC welcomes Zoeller Pump Company as new Corporate Partner PHCC Corporate Partners play a vital role in advancing the association’s mission by fostering innovation, promoting workforce development, and delivering meaningful value to contractor members.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107304 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:45 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107304-phcc-welcomes-zoeller-pump-company-as-new-corporate-partner Henderson Companies advances new technology leadership team The company announced an evolution of its technology team aimed at expanding its research capabilities, accelerating digital innovation, and strengthening operational excellence

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107303 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:15:45 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107303-henderson-companies-advances-new-technology-leadership-team