When swapping out copper pipe for PEX, upsizing is oftentimes automatic for contractors. But it isn’t always necessary.

National Skilled Trades Day is an opportunity to increase awareness about the labor shortage that industries like plumbing and drain cleaning continue to contend with

Courtney Wilkinson found her way to plumbing because it was the family business, and she’s trying to do her part to make the industry more accessible to women

Wisconsin’s Kegonsa Plumbing uses General Pipe Cleaners’ Cold-Shot whenever its technicians run into shut-off valves that don’t work

Shorter pipe runs means water spends less time in the optimal temperature range for bacterial growth

The quality control work of people like Reliance Worldwide Corporation’s Pat Moore ensures that products meet plumbers’ high standards out in the field

Contractors in Elyria, Ohio, are making use of tools from their local manufacturer RIDGID to help a $120 million schools project stay on schedule

The characteristics of PEX make it a good fit for safer and more sustainable commercial building design

Caleffi Hydronic Solutions’ AngleMix thermostatic mixing valve wins in Plumbing category

Establishing maintenance contracts with customers is a good way to gain consistent work, but as with any contract, you’ll want to be sure you have everything properly covered from a legal standpoint

PEX pipe is durable yet does not experience corrosion or scale buildup or require chemicals for joining purposes

Google’s online career certificate offerings don’t directly affect the plumbing industry, but what plumbers should be mindful about is what they say about changing attitudes regarding the kind of education required to have a successful career