Plumbing & Mechanical

The 2027 International Codes (I-Codes), including the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC), now incorporate key provisions that streamline the approval of off-site construction. By enabling greater use of modular and off-site building methods, these provisions support faster project delivery, reduced waste and lower construction costs, helping address the nation’s housing affordability challenges.

Radiant & Hydronics The Radiant & Hydronics All-Stars eBook brings together practical guidance, system design strategies, and real-world applications for professionals working in today's evolving hydronics market. From thermal storage and heat exchanger selection to heat pumps, radiant heating and system safety, the collection explores ways to improve performance, reliability, and comfort.

Duravit announced internal promotions under the new leadership of Oliver Bleich, President of Duravit Americas. This initiative is part of a strategic restructuring of the brand’s North American sales and commercial leadership, designed to drive the company's next phase of growth across the U.S. and Canada. In his new role as Vice President of Sales, North America, Dean Camastro will lead the region’s retail and commercial sales strategy.

Interplay Learning, a provider of immersive training for skilled and craft trades, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking its place among the fastest-growing companies in the United States. The company is ranked No. 1152, up from last year’s spot at No. 1379. The annual Inc. 5000 recognizes exceptional growth among America’s most successful independent companies across a wide range of industries. Past honorees include Chobani, Microsoft, Patagonia, Oracle and Meta.

ColumnsPlumbing & Mechanical ContractorPlumbing & Mechanical Engineer Business Management When a homeowner searches, “water heater repair near me,” “emergency plumber” or “no heat,” it may look like the marketing battle starts on Google. It does not. By the time that homeowner is looking at ads, map listings, review stars and company names, something has already happened. They recognize a few names, skip past others and make a quick judgment about who feels familiar and worth calling.

Every day, the Los Angeles Mission provides showers, restrooms, meals, clean water and other essential services to people experiencing homelessness. Years of intensive use had placed significant strain on the Mission’s plumbing systems, creating frequent repair needs and diverting resources that could otherwise support programs and services. The skilled labor and products provided by IWSH and its partners have a combined estimated value exceeding $150,000.

Radiant & Hydronics WarmlyYours reported 14.3% year-over-year growth in floor heating revenue in Q2 2026 — the company’s largest product line and the primary driver of total sales growth. The increase in the floor heating product line helped to propel total consolidated sales growth for WarmlyYours to 28.3% compared with the second quarter of last year. As a core product line, double-digit growth in floor heating reflects a substantial change in consumer habits that merits substantial exploration.

As homeowners continue looking for more energy-efficient heating solutions and ways to maximize available incentives, Weil-McLain is aiming to help make the transition more affordable with its new ECO Hybrid Smarter Heating Rebate. The limited-time promotion offers homeowners a $1,000 rebate and participating contractors a $200 incentive on qualifying ECO Hybrid Dual Fuel Hydronic System installations completed between now and October 31, 2026.

Plumbing News A pair of studies reveal the economic impact of plumbers and plumbing manufacturers while projecting a shortfall of about 550,000 plumbers by 2027. Plumbing Manufacturers International’s “Plumbing Manufacturing Industry Economic Impact Study” reveals the combined, total economic impact of plumbers and plumbing manufacturers to be more than $442 billion annually, with almost 1.8 million jobs, and over $142 billion in wages.

It was another hot and patriotic summer 50 years ago when a mysterious outbreak of severe pneumonia struck attendees of the 1976 American Legion convention in Philadelphia.