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In a move that is expected to positively impact the future of independent PHCP distribution in the United States, AD and The Commonwealth Group announce their intent to merge.
Porter Pipe & Supply celebrates the grand opening of its first ground-up facility — a 180,000 sq. ft. distribution hub in Madison, WI — marking a major milestone in its nearly 50-year, family-owned legacy of service, growth, and values-driven success across the Midwest.
Discover how Betts Supply, a woman-owned plumbing and heating wholesaler in Westfield, MA, partnered with college students to build a powerful marketing strategy — blending 65 years of family legacy with fresh, innovative ideas.
Discounts can boost business—but only if you know your true costs, set smart profit margins, and price above those costs. Plan carefully to stay profitable, even with deals.
From flashlight-holding kids to third-generation leaders, the Head family’s story is more than plumbing — it’s a legacy of resilience, representation, and redefining what it means to build a business that serves, inspires, and lasts.
The use of plastic pipe wins industry award for Waterline project.
September 1, 2025
Austin’s tallest building, the 74-story Waterline, uses PEX and CPVC piping to boost energy efficiency, cut installation costs by 20%, and meet LEED Gold goals—earning Project of the Year honors.
Strategies include maintaining appropriate water temperatures, using digital water temperature control technology, and preventing biofilm and scale buildup.
September 1, 2025
Brian Armstrong explores how smart design, digital controls, and a Water Safety Management Plan can keep hot water systems safe, efficient, and free from Legionella.
Teamwork and coordination during design and construction resulted in a widely celebrated venue listed on Time magazine’s World’s Greatest Places of 2024.
September 1, 2025
What does it take to build the world’s first stadium for a professional women’s soccer team? At CPKC Stadium, sustainable plumbing, smart drainage, and innovative design come together to redefine game day — and green building — in Kansas City.
From MAS*H units to AI-enhanced field hospitals, the evolution of battlefield medicine raises one urgent question: are we truly prepared for the next medical crisis?
Proper procedures, guided by water management plans and regulatory codes, are essential to ensure effective disinfection while avoiding damage to plumbing systems.
When Legionella strikes, emergency flushing and disinfection of a building’s water systems isn’t just critical—it’s the first line of defense against a deadly outbreak.