Designing plumbing for building retrofits isn’t just about pipes — it’s a puzzle of past and present, where careful investigation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving turn old spaces into seamless, functional systems.

This recognition confirms the thermostat meets strict energy efficiency and performance standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

In this newly created role, Faulkner will work with distributors, sales channel partners, and customers to better facilitate the sales of Dart’s full range of products.

A. O. Smith University will offer 12 easily accessible virtual classes throughout the month, so professionals can choose the date and time that’s best for their schedule. 

The collaboration aims to provide engineers, contractors, distributors, architects, developers, builders and end-users with seamless access to REHAU’s high-performance PEXa technology for both engineered bid-spec and design-build projects.

First Supply has announced plans to relocate its Champlin, Minnesota branch to a more convenient site in St. Louis Park.

Albert Aaron “Al” Siegel Jr., of Menlo, Georgia, founding member of tankless electric water heater manufacturer Eemax Inc., passed away at the age of 81 on Aug. 5, 2025.

Beaton will receive the award during the General Session at AFSA44: Convention, Exhibition, and National Apprentice Competition in Washington, D.C.

NFPA completed the election of its board of directors at its annual meeting on June 16, 2025, which included the naming of one new officer, one new director, the election of one new member, and the reelection of three members of the board.

The 2025 Certified Plumbing Design Technician exam will be held via remote proctor from Oct. 13–24.