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National Standard Plumbing Code sets date for public hearing

IAPMO encourages members and industry representatives to review proposed code changes.

March 19, 2025

Code changes approved at the hearing are set to appear in the 2027 NSPC.

Watts April Continuing Education Campaign

Watts offers continuing education for plumbing professionals

Monthlong initiative offers access to a comprehensive selection of accredited courses designed to support ongoing professional growth.

March 18, 2025

Monthlong initiative offers access to accredited courses designed to support ongoing professional growth.

Ethisphere honors A. O Smith as 2025 World’s Most Ethical Company

A. O. Smith is one of 12 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category.

March 14, 2025

Annual assessment celebrates ethical leadership and integrity.

Survey explores preferred upgrades for public restrooms

Most adults surveyed would like restrooms in high-traffic locations to have a display showing how many stalls are available.

March 13, 2025

Seventy-two percent of adults surveyed feel public restroom stalls do not offer enough privacy.

Housecall Pro honors 50 Trade Academy Scholarship winners

Students in HVAC, plumbing and electrical fields each receive $2,500 toward their trade school or program.

March 13, 2025

Program historically focused on HVAC expands its pool of recipients to include students in plumbing and electrical trades.

Webinar series showcases benefits of geothermal heat pumps

Mission Geo collaborates with GeoExchange on a new webinar series.

March 12, 2025

Series highlights cost savings, workforce development, energy efficiency, grid resilience and other practical benefits of geothermal heat pumps.

California Heat Pump Partnership launches blueprint to accelerate heat pump adoption

Public-private partnership aims to boost the heat pump supply chain and support conditions for rapid market adoption with a set of targeted strategies.

March 11, 2025

To keep up with Gov. Newsom’s heat pump target, California needs to more than triple installations.

Bring Back the Trades revamps website

Milwaukee Tool partners with Bring Back the Trades on website relaunch.

March 11, 2025

Bring Back the Trades launches new website, BBTT.org.

Aalberts IPS highlights actuation valves for precision flow control

Actuators feature a corrosion-resistant aluminum housing with polyester powder coating, capable of withstanding harsh environments.

March 11, 2025

Aalberts IPS showcases actuation valves designed to meet evolving demands of industrial, commercial and utility applications.

A dilapidated window, window sill, and radiator.

Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Old home needs entirely new heating system; is it worth it?

Exploded radiators

Scott Secor

March 10, 2025

A few weeks back, I received a call from an acquaintance named Jack, whom I hadn't talked to in a while. He mentioned a job opportunity and mentioned the radiators in the house have burst. We discussed the details and arranged for me to visit the location.