Learn more about the design, installation, and maintenance of piping systems for various applications, including plumbing, HVAC, and industrial processes. Including pipe materials, sizing, support, and the integration of valves, fittings, and pumps https://www.pmmag.com/rss/6659-piping-plumbing-pvf en-us bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107824 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107824-meet-the-2026-supply-house-of-the-year-charles-d-sheehy In the debut episode of Beyond the Pipes, a So It Flows podcast segment from Plumbing & Mechanical, host Chris Lollini sits down with Josh Hollub, fourth-generation master plumber and commercial and industrial supervisor at Modern Plumbing Company, to challenge conventional thinking about business growth. Beyond the Pipes, a So It Flows podcast segment from Plumbing & Mechanical, host Chris Lollini sits down with Josh Hollub, fourth-generation master plumber and commercial and industrial supervisor at Modern Plumbing Company, to challenge conventional thinking about business growth.]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107816 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107816-beyond-the-pipes-building-a-people-first-plumbing-business As temperatures drop, solvent-welded joints require longer set and cure times before pressure testing or being placed into service. Contractors should follow manufacturer guidance based on pipe size, temperature and operating pressure. As temperatures drop, solvent-welded joints require longer set and cure times before pressure testing or being placed into service. Contractors should follow manufacturer guidance based on pipe size, temperature and operating pressure.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107812 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107812-cold-weather-solvent-welding-a-complete-guide-for-contractors Recruiting the next generation is only part of the workforce challenge. Hands-on training, apprenticeships and stronger industry partnerships can help new tradespeople arrive on the jobsite ready to contribute. Recruiting the next generation is only part of the workforce challenge. Hands-on training, apprenticeships and stronger industry partnerships can help new tradespeople arrive on the jobsite ready to contribute.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107806 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107806-from-classroom-to-jobsite-preparing-the-next-generation-of-tradespeople Kylegargaro@achrnews.com (Kyle Gargaro) A proposed bill could allow qualifying plumbers and other workers in physically demanding careers to receive full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60. The legislation outlines two potential paths to qualify and could have implications for skilled trades workforce recruitment and retention. A proposed bill could allow qualifying plumbers and other workers in physically demanding careers to receive full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60. The legislation outlines two potential paths to qualify and could have implications for skilled trades workforce recruitment and retention.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107802 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:31:41 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107802-bill-would-lower-social-security-retirement-age-for-qualifying-plumbers bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) PHCP-PVF price increases slowed in October, with adjustments affecting select heating, geothermal, controls, and industrial product lines. See which manufacturers announced increases and when they take effect. PHCP-PVF price increases slowed in October, with adjustments affecting select heating, geothermal, controls, and industrial product lines. See which manufacturers announced increases and when they take effect.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107801 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:23 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107801-phcp-pvf-price-increases-october-2026 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107713 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107713-the-ceiling-became-a-plenum-after-i-piped-it 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 bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) From the warehouse to outside sales, Sam Windsor has built his career from the ground up, finding success through persistence, strong relationships, and a drive to keep learning. From the warehouse to outside sales, Sam Windsor has built his career from the ground up, finding success through persistence, strong relationships, and a drive to keep learning.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107760 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107760-2026-next-gen-all-star-sam-windsor 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) 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 baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Justin Taylor grew up following his father through the supply house and always expected PHCP-PVF to become his career. Thirteen years later, he’s channeling that early connection and a competitive spirit into sales and lasting industry relationships. Justin Taylor grew up following his father through the supply house and always expected PHCP-PVF to become his career. Thirteen years later, he’s channeling that early connection and a competitive spirit into sales and lasting industry relationships.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107755 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107755-2026-next-gen-all-star-justin-taylor 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) 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 baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) After nearly two decades in PHCP-PVF, Matthew Liber has learned that successful distribution comes down to more than having the right products. It takes technical knowledge, dependable service and relationships built to last. After nearly two decades in PHCP-PVF, Matthew Liber has learned that successful distribution comes down to more than having the right products. It takes technical knowledge, dependable service and relationships built to last.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107746 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107746-2026-next-gen-all-star-patrick-mclaughlin bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) After 16 years in PHCP-PVF, Neal Longley knows successful distribution requires more than moving products. It takes strong relationships, problem-solving, and a commitment to serving customers, communities, and the next generation. After 16 years in PHCP-PVF, Neal Longley knows successful distribution requires more than moving products. It takes strong relationships, problem-solving, and a commitment to serving customers, communities, and the next generation.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107745 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107745-2026-next-gen-all-star-neal-longley bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) A visit to Paris’ Centre Pompidou changed how Jeanette Lin saw buildings. Today, she designs the plumbing and fire protection systems that safeguard public health while helping create a more visible path for women in engineering. A visit to Paris’ Centre Pompidou changed how Jeanette Lin saw buildings. Today, she designs the plumbing and fire protection systems that safeguard public health while helping create a more visible path for women in engineering.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107744 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107744-2026-next-gen-all-star-jeanette-lin bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) After nearly two decades in PHCP-PVF, Matthew Liber has learned that successful distribution comes down to more than having the right products. It takes technical knowledge, dependable service and relationships built to last. After nearly two decades in PHCP-PVF, Matthew Liber has learned that successful distribution comes down to more than having the right products. It takes technical knowledge, dependable service and relationships built to last.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107743 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107743-2026-next-gen-all-star-matthew-liber 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 baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Amelia Kittson grew up in the family business she now leads. As KIE Supply’s third-generation president, she’s balancing a 70-year legacy with the responsibility to create opportunities, earn trust, and position the independent company for its next generation. Amelia Kittson grew up in the family business she now leads. As KIE Supply’s third-generation president, she’s balancing a 70-year legacy with the responsibility to create opportunities, earn trust, and position the independent company for its next generation.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107741 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107741-2026-next-gen-all-star-amelia-kittson baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Tyrel Herrlein found his way into PHCP-PVF while looking for work closer to home. Six years later, he’s helping local customers succeed and supporting projects that make an impact in his own community. Tyrel Herrlein found his way into PHCP-PVF while looking for work closer to home. Six years later, he’s helping local customers succeed and supporting projects that make an impact in his own community.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107739 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107739-2026-next-gen-all-star-tyrel-herrlein baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Tyler Heath inherited a plumbing legacy, but he’s building the next chapter by developing people, trusting his team and creating a business positioned to grow beyond any one person. Tyler Heath inherited a plumbing legacy, but he’s building the next chapter by developing people, trusting his team and creating a business positioned to grow beyond any one person.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107738 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107738-2026-next-gen-all-star-tyler-heath baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) New to PHCP-PVF but not to serving others, Matthew Hasley is building his career by expanding his product knowledge, solving client challenges, and helping the next generation of engineers and designers learn along the way. New to PHCP-PVF but not to serving others, Matthew Hasley is building his career by expanding his product knowledge, solving client challenges, and helping the next generation of engineers and designers learn along the way.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107737 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107737-2026-next-gen-all-star-matthew-hasley baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Robert Derrico entered plumbing at just 14 years old. More than two decades later, he’s still learning, solving problems, and helping technicians develop the skills and confidence to build careers of their own. Robert Derrico entered plumbing at just 14 years old. More than two decades later, he’s still learning, solving problems, and helping technicians develop the skills and confidence to build careers of their own.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107735 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107735-2026-next-gen-all-star-robert-derrico baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) In five years, Patrick Denver has grown from inside sales to regional sales manager, building his career around strong industry relationships, customer support, and the infrastructure his company’s products help serve. In five years, Patrick Denver has grown from inside sales to regional sales manager, building his career around strong industry relationships, customer support, and the infrastructure his company’s products help serve.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107734 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107734-2026-next-gen-all-star-patrick-denver