OK, admit it. How often have you heard plumbing and drain cleaning pros blame customers for them not completing their work on time – or for simply not completing their work in a professional manner?

Columnist Richard DiToma discusses the challenges that plumbing and heating contractors face in their business operations, particularly related to rising fuel costs, inflation, customer relations and profitability.

Water. It’s the most important natural resource in the world. Not only is it essential for life on this planet, it’s also integral to our daily lives. 

I’m Denise Champagne, the director of luxury home products at Wiseway Supply/Park Supply/Plumbers Wholesale. With more than 20 years of experience in the kitchen and bath industry, I’ve developed a deep passion for bringing luxury and functionality into people’s homes. 

Watts celebrates 150 years of innovation at festivities at North Andover, Massachusetts headquarters.

Premium thermostatic temperature controls are what Leonard Valve Co. was founded on, and the company’s employees are renowned for their knowledge and dedication to providing excellent customer support. Plumbing Engineer Editor Amalia Deligiannis discussed these topics and future initiatives during an exclusive interview with CEO David Brakenwagen.

The last part of this series focuses on improving heat pump efficiencies with optimized pumping configurations and source process heat exchangers. The article includes a review of the overall net zero energy architecture encompassing the technologies discussed in this series.

Behavioral health facilities help patients with mental health issues, lifestyle challenges, addictions and more. Read on to discover insights and guidelines for mastering plumbing design in these health-care sites, focusing on safety, budget constraints, patient populations, regulatory challenges and emerging design trends.

IAPMO’s Dan Cole discusses treatment methods for blackwater, greywater and stormwater, including the development of a Water Reuse Action Plan and the establishment of treatment train requirements to achieve pathogen reduction targets.

Advanced technologies such as energy modeling tools and sustainable heat pump systems can help designers significantly decrease energy consumption while reusing wasted energy in their clients’ buildings. The integration of heat recovery chillers can also lead to substantial energy savings and efficiency gains.