Understanding geotechnical reports is essential for plumbing engineers, as groundwater, soil conditions and subsurface risks directly impact below-grade systems and require careful coordination with structural, civil and geotechnical teams to ensure reliable, damage-free designs.

Ground-source heat pump systems depend on durable, properly specified plastic piping, and the new PPI MS-7 model specification helps engineers ensure the right materials, standards and installation practices are used for reliable, long-term geothermal performance.

Geothermal systems, when paired with the right climate and building programs, can turn waste heat into year-round efficiency, offering a powerful path to reduced energy use, resilience and sustainable design.

Heat pump water heaters can save families about $500 a year on energy bills, and with rebates of up to $3,000 nationwide, plus a federal tax credit of up to $2,000, there’s never been a better time to make the switch before incentives expire.

Watts has been named one of America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek magazine for the third consecutive year.

The company maintains a solid financial position with currently more than $640 million in cash and investments and no debt, enabling sustained investments in growth.

The U.S. Green Building Council California has launched the California Building Performance Hub to help accelerate energy-saving retrofits in buildings statewide.

The annual recognition spotlights individuals and organizations at the forefront of green building movement.

Watsco has announced it will hold a meeting for institutional investors and analysts on Thursday Dec. 11, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida.