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2. Resource Constraints Many plumbing businesses operate with tight margins, making it hard to allocate time and money for compliance research and training. But this can lead to costly mistakes. Missing a crucial update to backflow prevention standards, for instance,

ONTARIO, CA — IAPMO® encourages all members and industry representatives to review the proposed code changes for the 2027 National Standard Plumbing Code™ (NSPC) and attend the NSPC public hearing, Aug. 14, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The NSPC Committee accepted

John A. Mullen is a fourth-generation plumber and a plumbing and mechanical subject matter expert with over 20 years of diverse leadership experience in the construction industry. He joined IAPMO in 2022 as the Director of Technical Services and

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic buzzword in the plumbing and mechanical trades, it’s an active force reshaping how we work, connect, and innovate. Over the past year, AI has gained significant traction in the skilled

Watts is launching its April Continuing Education Campaign, offering engineers, designers, specifiers and other professionals in the plumbing industry an opportunity to expand their expertise while fulfilling Professional Development Hours (PDH) requirements. This month-long initiative, beginning April 1, provides

DEARBORN, MI — To highlight the important role of young talent in skilled industries, Carhartt has unveiled its inaugural Steel Apple awards, a new initiative to honor educators shaping the next generation of skilled trade workers. The awards are

NASHVILLE, TN — Leap Partners, one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing home service companies, is strengthening its presence in North Carolina with the acquisition of Greensboro-based Master Plumbers Heating and Cooling. This strategic expansion builds on Leap Partners’ growing presence

MIAMI, FL — The American Welding Society (AWS) has released AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – Standard Welding Terms and Definitions Including Terms for Additive Manufacturing, Adhesive Bonding, Brazing, Soldering, Thermal Cutting, Thermal Spraying, and Nondestructive Examination (AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025), the latest edition

“We’re thrilled to welcome Matthew to PMI and look forward to his contributions as a seasoned professional engaging with state government officials to advocate for policies important to our members,” said PMI CEO/Executive Director Kerry Stackpole. To familiarize himself