In February 2021, the Lone Star State went through a devastating, record-setting deep freeze for days in a row. 

Plumbing professionals and consumers are looking for ways to add chic amenities to their projects and these creative launches deliver beauty, function and longevity that will add instant value to kitchens and baths.

Given the amount of time needed for an environmental impact statement, the Interior Dept. order could easily delay lease processing by two years.

The plumbing, piping and HVAC community helps out Tommy’s Place, a free vacation retreat for families with kids coping with cancer.

The hydronic industry is in good hands; the young men and women I see on Instagram are crushing it. They’ve put in the work to not only learn the trade but to be hydronic professionals.

More engineers are turning to water softener alternatives such as physical water conditioners to attack scale in hydronic equipment and increase heating efficiency.

This month I am taking a break from covering the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code updates to cover some upcoming events and news in the code, standard and legislative areas. 

The foundation provided access to clean, safe, and sustainable water and sanitation solutions within the remote communities of Sutherland in South Africa, Chikuluma, Malawi, and in Mongu, Zambia.