Editorial Articles

We all know that finding great people in the trades has never been harder. Demand for skilled plumbers and technicians is skyrocketing...

When the source of an issue is concealed, every exploratory cut piles on cost and risk, threatening the time sync of a...

Fuel has always been one of the most variable and impactful costs for fleet operators. While advancements in vehicle technology continue to...

You’ve got the customers. You’ve got the contracts. Maybe you’re eyeing new territory or replacing aging trucks and equipment. But growth doesn’t...

Being a pastor and a plumber may seem like diametrically opposed careers. But for Constantin Geambasu, the owner of Water Rehab in suburban...

July 22-25 Safety 2025 Professional Development Conference & Exposition, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. Visit safety.assp.org -----July 23-24Atlanta Build Expo, Cobb Galleria Centre (Halls A, B &...

Matthew Windrum joins PMI government affairs team Matthew Windrum has joined the Plumbing Manufacturers International team as director of state government affairs, policy and...

The tagline for Rinnai’s SENSEI RX series is “Built for the PRO, by the PRO” and after looking at the upgrades, it’s...

Superior 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower Superior Signal’s 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower is designed for smoke-testing building plumbing and laterals to quickly...

Heat pump water heater saves money for homeowner Problem: John Unitas Jr., son of legendary NFL quarterback John Unitas, was seeking a new high-efficiency...

Boiler Lochinvar NOBLE Floor Mount Fire Tube Combi Boiler The NOBLE Floor Mount Fire Tube Combi Boiler from Lochinvar is available in models ranging from...

Asset management programs are a cornerstone of the commercial HVAC industry. Building managers and HVAC technicians alike understand the critical importance of...

Sometimes the machinery that is beneficial to your company’s bottom line is operating more behind the scenes rather than front and center. When...

Last quarter, 1.2 million entrepreneurs officially started new businesses. A lot of new founders, sure, but down from the 1.4 million who...

People enter careers through different doorways. Jasen Hamilton became a plumber via the beauty salon business. Hamilton had worked his way up in...

If you’re a football fan, you know what happens in April. The NFL Draft. And this year it was extra special because...

The same tool you use to press your favorite Viega ProPress®, MegaPress® and PureFlow® systems presses the complete system – including these...

June 8-11 AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition, Colorado Convention Center, Denver. Visit events.awwa.org-----June 11-12Houston Build Expo, NRG Park Center (Hall D), Houston. Visit buildexpousa.com/houston-build-expo/-----June 16-18Women...

Franklin Electric signs agreement to acquire Barnes de Colombia Franklin Electric has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Barnes de Colombia S.A., a manufacturer...