Overseeing Change With Your Field Crews

Back to the E-Newsletter Archive A shift in the schedule, equipment, staff or procedure might make sense on paper, but if you want it to work in the field, you need a rollout plan.

06.17.2026

Residential and commercial plumbing news for industry leading contractors, franchisees and supply houses

When a Sewage Ejector Becomes the Weakest Link on the Job

Barnes designed Atlas to remove friction from a critical part of the job, helping crews finish cleaner, leave with confidence, and avoid unnecessary return trips. Read more

Sponsored by: Crane Pumps & Systems

Smart Business: Overseeing Change With Your Field Crews

A shift in the schedule, equipment, staff or procedure might make sense on paper, but if you want it to work in the field, you need a rollout plan. Read more

Why Pump Design Matters in Sewer Jetting

Harben's pump design eliminates packings and dynamic seals, reducing the number of wear components that cause downtime. Read more

Sponsored by: Harben Inc.

IAPMO Advances Development of 2027 Codes for Solar Energy Systems, Swimming Pools

IAPMO has concluded technical committee meetings for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited development of the 2027 editions of the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC). Read more

Extend the Life of Damaged Pipes

Point repair from HammerHead Trenchless is a solution for pipes 3 to 72 inches in diameter. It can be used with CIPP installations or as a stand-alone application. Read more

Sponsored by: HammerHead Trenchless

Longtime Plumbing Firm Been a Steady Hand in an Ever-Changing New York City

For the past 120 years, Petri Plumbing (under one name or another) has thrived in one of New York City's famous boroughs, Brooklyn. There it has quietly and successfully comforted homeowners and renters with thoughtful, skillful service — often in emergency situations and always in timely fashion. Read more

“If you do it skillfully and treat the customer like a person with a plumbing issue rather than as a problem to be solved, you will have rendered top-notch service. It is how we treat customers that really defines us.”

From the article: Century-Old Brooklyn Business Continues to Grow From the Same Foundation It Was Built On