When it comes to design trends, let’s face it: kitchen and bath products are not exactly on the leading edge.

The National Kitchen and Bath Association’s (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) returns to its roots in 2024, with its original Design & Construction Week (DCW) co-location partner, International Builders’ Show, owned by National Association of Home Builders. 

Full of energy and positive vibes, the 2024 color of the year from Benjamin Moore celebrates a bright future.

Each year, The Wholesaler magazine sets out to highlight showroom excellence by showcasing an industry standout: a showroom that elevates the customer experience while displaying the elegance of products designed for purpose and style. 

Part 3 of this series covers applications and locations for various temperature controls, DHW control valves, temperature control valve standards, and how to protect yourself from liability if the owner refuses to install a control valve serving the hot water distribution system.

Facilities using smart plumbing fixtures can save time, manage facility workflow and improve efficiency and sustainability. Advanced sensors detect changes and track product performance, providing maintenance staff with real-time insights into the performance of the facility’s smart products.

Health care needs in rural areas may differ from urban areas, but facilities are usually sparse, and services are more limited and less specialized. Designing simple, maintainable and resilient plumbing systems helps avoid additional challenges to health-care facilities with limited resources.

Seattle-King County, in conjunction with local ASPE and IAPMO chapters, will offer an in-person training on using IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code  Appendix M — the Water Demand Calculator — on Feb. 17 for inspectors, installers and design professionals.

PMI applauds the House of Representatives, which voted 357 to 70 on Jan. 31 to approve H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.

In celebration of this important milestone, the Code Council invites stakeholders and the public to participate in this historic occasion.