PM Magazine

07/24/2025

💧 Oatey is inspiring the next generation of plumbers! At the “Let’s Build Construction Careers” Camp for Girls in Ohio, their team led a hands-on Plumbing 101 workshop, teaching students solvent welding PVC pipe, installing washer supply boxes and sink strainers, pulling and setting toilets and soldering copper pipe.

Read more: https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106698-oatey-co-leads-plumbing-workshop-at-girls-construction-camp


Image courtesy of Oatey.

07/23/2025

Stephanie Radel discusses how Uponor AquaPEX® and Uponor ChlorFIT® Schedule 80 Corzan® CPVC (Uponor ChlorFIT) blend flexibility, strength, and chemical resistance, to handle high-demand commercial domestic-water applications.

Listen to the podcast 🎧: https://brnw.ch/21wUmH0

07/22/2025

Are home shows worth the effort? They can be — if you go in with a plan.
Check out these 12 practical steps from Matt Michel that plumbing contractors can use to to turn home show appearances into real business wins.
👉 https://brnw.ch/21wUltm


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07/22/2025

We want your help highlighting the members of the next generation that are leading the PHCP-PVF industry! Nominate someone you know deserving of recognition by 8/8! Go to www.pmmag.com and click the blue bar at the top of the homepage.

07/21/2025

"You can install the most sophisticated system on the market, but if it’s not backed by clear communication, it’s falling short of its potential."

A plumbing disaster turned into a powerful reminder: trust in this industry is built not just on performance, but on communication and care. 💧🛠️

🔗 Read the full editorial opinion by Kristen Bayles: https://brnw.ch/21wUjJx



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07/20/2025

LIXIL recently teamed up once again with Tools & Tiaras for a powerful summer workshop at the LIXIL Water Experience Center in NYC. Girls ages 6–14 got hands-on with plumbing tools, explored high-efficiency fixtures.

Tools & Tiaras empowers young girls to explore careers in the skilled trades—at a time when the plumbing industry is facing a critical labor shortage and major diversity gap.
Read more about this exciting event: https://brnw.ch/21wUhK8

👏 Cheers to LIXIL, Tools & Tiaras, and all the girls building bright futures in plumbing!

Image courtesy of LIXIL.

07/19/2025

Want to keep your best young talent engaged? Start with recognition! Nominate a deserving young professional today for consideration in Plumbing & Mechanical's Top 20 Under 40 Contest. Show them their work is valued. Submit your nomination now: https://www.pmmag.com/next-gen-all-stars

07/18/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to I.D. Booth, Inc. on 150 years!
Since 1875, ID Booth has been a mainstay in Upstate New York.
🛠️Resilience, innovation and a “family-first” culture have shaped the company.
Read more about this company's legacy: https://brnw.ch/21wUgho

07/17/2025

As summer heat and project pressures peak, John W. Danforth Company is tackling one of construction’s most pressing issues: mental health.
➡️Read about how this business is spreading awareness: https://brnw.ch/21wUeoy

Image courtesy of John W. Danford Company.

07/17/2025

From industry trends to installation techniques, our newsletters have what you need to keep your projects moving.

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07/15/2025

With skilled labor in short supply, plumbing and mechanical contractors are turning to technology to stay productive. From mobile LiDAR scans to connected project management platforms, guest editor Lindsay Renkel shows three powerful ways to do more with less.
➡️Learn more:
https://brnw.ch/21wUayL


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07/14/2025

New Data from ServiceTitan: The 2025 Commercial Service Market Report is here. Despite labor shortages, rising costs and supply chain delays, 66% of contractors report stable or growing revenues. 📈 Top priorities? Boosting profit margins, optimizing operations and building recurring revenue through tech, PMAs & CRM.

🔗 See what trends shaping the future of commercial contracting: https://brnw.ch/21wU8KX

Commercial business continues to succeed despite persistent labor shortages and rising costs.