BNP Media’s Plumbing Group was in attendance at the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago, talking to exhibitors about industry trends and what to expect in 2024.

The increase in population and the associated trash continues to increase the need for clean water. These problems are not going to improve until we decide to work for that progress.

As part of the American Rescue Plan, educational funding can provide over $274 billion in support for schools — the largest investment ever in the history of primary and secondary education.

The current U.S. workforce is comprised of four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. But there’s one generation in particular that the skilled trades have their eyes on right now: Gen Z.

There is no one solution to the issue of water shortages. If the discussion is about helping people get fresh water, most will initially think of water wells as the primary solution.

I once had someone tell me “I don’t care where water comes from as long as it comes out of that faucet when I turn it on.”

During the workshop, girls of 6-14 years of age learned about the design and engineering elements of plumbing and designed their own showerheads using modeling clay. 

The report provides information about the effects that various chemicals can have on plastic piping materials. 

This year’s annual PHCCCONNECT conference will feature two keynote speakers: U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré (retired) and Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales.