2026 Plumbing Industry Outlook: Cautious growth through critical change

Markets stabilize, regulations intensify, and AI accelerates: industry leaders share where opportunities will emerge.

The future of jobsite piping: pre-fab and push-fit

As labor shortages and rising costs squeeze contractors, off-site fabrication and push-fit technology is transforming how plumbing systems are built.

The enduring power of plumbing apprenticeships

Centuries-old training traditions still guide young professionals navigating a fast-changing industry.

Case study: Solving for shower safety and layout flexibility

How drainage innovation supported the first hospital built in Celina, Texas.

Preventing sprinkler freeze failures long before cold arrives

Why clearly defining heated envelopes, coordinating insulation and choosing the right dry technologies are essential to reliable fire protection in cold conditions.