Combining old and new products and techniques can be a fun way to help someone “discover” the plumbing and heating trades.

This hydronic heavyweight is invested in this trade because he loves what he does, and is learning every day.

When the time finally comes for attention to turn to those long-postponed home upgrades, our industry will be looking for fresh perspectives and products that are a win not only from an aesthetics standpoint but also for longevity and return on investment.

“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, he turned into a butterfly.” This is one of my favorite proverbs!

Last year, the American Supply Association (ASA) celebrated its 50th annual convention and unveiled new strategic initiatives to help its members grow and succeed in business.

Just under a year ago, Plumbing Engineer magazine was among 45-plus professionals from the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping (PHCP) community that attended manufacturer Watts Water’s annual Healthcare Symposium.

Gary and I have covered a lot of ground in our last six articles in this magazine. We focused on transforming high performing building hot water systems fired with hybrid solar thermal and heat pumps.

A continued summary of significant revisions of the International Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition.

The company is offering 18 classes in such subjects as ProPress, MegaPress and PureFlow PEX, as well as radiant, fire sprinkler and flushing systems training.