In a popular movie of yesteryear — 1967’s The Graduate — the character Benjamin Braddock is assured that the future of everything can...
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Shifting From Copper to Hybrid Polymers Produces Cleaner, More Sustainable Plumbing Systems
Increasing concerns for health and safety along with the need for sustainable building materials has resulted in a unique industry challenge —...
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New Plumbing Study Indicates Higher Flow Velocities and Right-Sizing Design Strategies Key for Building Water Quality
According to a new study from the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association, conducted by researchers at Drexel University, higher flow velocities and...
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Tool Helps Plumbers Right-Size Pipe Systems
A new ebook “Why Right-Sizing Water Calculations Matters” introduces readers to IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator, a free, science-based tool designed to simplify...
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The Effect of Water Disinfection Practices on Residential Plumbing
Homeowners expect plumbing systems being installed today to last for decades.
But if the past is any indication, the chemical composition of the...
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Podcast: A Master Class in Scaling a Trades Business
Michael Crowe isn't your typical plumbing company owner. With a master's degree from Harvard and a background in commercial real estate, he...
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Arizona Plumber Builds Value-Driven Company
Being a pastor and a plumber may seem like diametrically opposed careers.
But for Constantin Geambasu, the owner of Water Rehab in suburban...
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Finding Synergies Between Plumbing and Septic Pumping
Austin's Pumping Service of Strafford, Missouri, has followed through on its promise to implement increased professionalism in the business from new uniforms to...
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Podcast: Taking a Successful Family Business to the Next Level
How about this for a plumbing company origin story? You’re a recent college grad, unemployed for months, and scouring the local newspaper’s...
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The Plumbing of Ancient Civilizations
Plumbing isn’t just a modern convenience — ancient civilizations were surprisingly advanced when it came to water management.The Romans are famous for...
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The Most Dangerous Plumbing Jobs Around the World
Plumbing isn’t always about clogged drains and leaky faucets. Around the globe, some plumbers take on extreme challenges that push the limits...
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IAPMO Releases Peak Water Demand Study
IAPMO has released Peak Water Demand Study: Full Study, a comprehensive analysis redefining water supply system sizing for residential and multi-family buildings.
Based...
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Living Without Indoor Plumbing – A Plumber’s Perspective
Off-grid living sounds romantic, but for plumbers, the reality is clear — indoor plumbing is a luxury many don’t fully appreciate. Those...
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Plumbing Time Capsules: Hidden Pieces of the Past
If you’ve ever torn into an old wall or pulled out a decades-old fixture, you know — plumbing work can feel like...
















