In a digitally driven world, standing out as a plumbing and heating contractor requires more than excellent service.

We caught up with Ashley Martin, president and CEO, NIBCO, after she officially opened the company’s new Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum last Nov. 12th

As the home service industry retirement rate continues to outpace new talent entering the space, independent business owners in the home service industry can feel increasing pressure to keep their best employees happy and retain them for the long term.

For the home service industry, marketing your plumbing company means that you need awesome truck wraps and you must appear on the first page of any local Google search result.

David P. Frame, CEO of Bob Frame Plumbing Services Inc., a four-generation-old contractor in South Bend, Indiana, has always done as much as he can to keep his techs safe on the job. 

Last August when we attended Watts Water Technologies’ 150th birthday, the company unveiled Nexa, its latest product that at the time was so new, Watts didn’t even have a press release to hand out.

When the ball dropped to usher in 2025, we had just moved into our new location. “Auld Lang Syne” still rang in my ears as we shoved the last piece of pipe into the shelves at our new shop

Almost every single tradesperson I’ve met over my 20 years in the construction industry has suffered some sort of workplace injury, despite size, gender or age.

The boilers can release carbon monoxide (CO) due to delayed ignitions or component damage, posing a serious risk of injury and death. 

The CRA is now headed to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.