Following the successful completion of the Department of Energy’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge, Carrier has updated its AHRI ratings, establishing itself as an industry leader in efficiency and performance. 

The Plastics Pipe Institute has announced the winners of its Projects and Members of the Year.

Supply houses are the ER for contractors handling urgent jobs. When systems fail, they rely on trusted suppliers for fast parts, support, and real partnership. In this business, loyalty and performance matter more than convenience — it’s about saving the day, together.

PDI’s new GLAD Training Center is redefining workforce development in the plumbing industry — blending hands-on education, product expertise, and a people-first culture to empower employees, elevate customer service, and inspire the next generation of tradespeople.

The Southern Wholesalers Association’s Women in Leadership group is transforming the PHCP industry by fostering mentorship, education, and next-gen engagement—empowering women at every stage to lead, grow, and redefine what success looks like in a once male-dominated field.

As global trade policies shift and supply chain disruptions mount, the PVF market faces an uncertain second quarter, marked by evolving tariffs, rising material costs, oil market volatility, and a critical need for skilled labor—making industry collaboration and information sharing more vital than ever.

What separates thriving mechanical contractors from those barely getting by? Tom Soukup breaks down six key traits that define long-term success in the HVAC industry—from innovation and training to passion and people.

Discover how interactive heat pumps—smart, data-driven systems revolutionizing climate control—are poised to reshape the way we heat and cool our buildings while slashing energy costs and carbon emissions.

From stadiums to civic offices, cutting-edge rainwater reuse systems are transforming green plumbing from theory to reality—saving water, slashing costs, and reshaping the industry’s role in sustainability.

Water damage is the most common and costly threat to homes—yet often overlooked—making smart leak detection not just a wise investment for homeowners, but a crucial opportunity for plumbers to lead in the smart home era.