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Bring Back the Trades Announces Research Partnership with F.W. Webb to Address Skills Gap in the Trades

January 7, 2025

This three-year collaboration aims to tackle the growing skills gap in the trades as the industry faces a significant wave of retirements.

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Fundraising for a Cause

A good time was had by all in Nashville, raising funds and awareness to the global crisis on bridging the water access gap.

January 6, 2025

Ruth Mitchell

We take so many things for granted in this country. In most places, we can turn on a faucet and fresh water comes out; we don’t think twice about it

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It’s All in the Why

With its substantial investment in training, First Supply showcases the power of how and why, strengthening partnerships and the industry along the way.

January 6, 2025

Ruth Mitchell

In an era when distributors are increasingly focused on differentiation through value-added services, First Supply has made a bold statement with its training initiatives.

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Insurance Rates and Leaking Water Heaters

One Hawaii contractor works to promote the WAGS valve to stay ahead of insurance nightmares for property and homeowners.

January 6, 2025

Steve Smith

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Multitenant Building Owners Upgrade Wireless Water Submetering

Long-range, wide-area network water meters and flood prevention devices add cost-effective detection in tenant billing applications.

January 6, 2025

LoRaWAN provides long-range, wireless communication that is more effective than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, simplifying installation and reducing costs.

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Multitenant Building Owners Upgrade Wireless Water Submetering

Long-range, wide-area network water meters and flood prevention devices add cost-effective detection in tenant billing applications.

January 6, 2025

LoRaWAN provides long-range, wireless communication that is more effective than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, simplifying installation and reducing costs.

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The Plumbing Industry’s Central Role in an Uncertain World

AI, climate change and forever chemicals are driving a shift toward precise, resource-conscious and regenerative plumbing design.

January 6, 2025

Warren Rosenbrook PE, CPD, FASPE

Sean Turner, Brian Alessi and Warren Rosenbrook of Henderson Engineers highlight the plumbing industry’s evolving role in addressing environmental challenges through advanced technologies and sustainable practices.

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Code and Standards Meetings Update

An update on recent ASME, CSA, ASSE and IAPMO meetings.

January 6, 2025

Ron George

Columnist Ron George shares notes from recent ASME, CSA, ASSE, and IAPMO meetings.

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Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical Gives to Toys for Tots for Fifth Consecutive Year

December 27, 2024

For the past five holiday seasons, Hiller has donated toys to Toys for Tots with the purchase of each new tankless water heater.

New Hampshire Joins Growing List of Jurisdictions Accepting ASSE 5000 Cross-Connection Control Certification Program

December 20, 2024

ASSE International is pleased to announce that the ASSE 5110 certification is now officially approved by the state as an acceptable qualification for Backflow Prevention Device Inspectors and Testers.