Some contractors embed AI, others ‘wait and see’: ServiceTitan report
Contractors “expect the technology to impact their businesses soon — but aren’t yet sure how that monumental change will play out”
Plumbing
National plumbing champion on his big win
A Q&A with Ian Edelbacher, who recently won the Plumbing National Championship, as part of ServiceTitan's Elite Trades Championship Series
Water heater shipments fall in October
U.S. shipments of both gas and electric residential storage water heaters fell during the month, compared to last year, per AHRI
PHCC launches peer groups for contractors
The initiative will include monthly Zoom meetings, where members function as a board of advisors for one another
Benjamin Franklin VP of Operations on the plumbing economy, 2026
A conversation about the plumbing economy, emerging technologies, and next year's bets
Bill targets flexibility in youth workforce development funds
Ohio Congressman Dave Taylor has introduced a bill that would potentially impact young people training to become plumbers and HVAC techs
Bay Area moves to loosen first-of-its-kind gas water heater ban
The Bay Area Air District (BAAD) may loosen a first-of-its-kind rule that would effectively phase out certain gas-powered water heaters
Proponents celebrate heat pump water heater advancements
Industry executives this fall came together on ‘Heat Pump Water Heater Day’ for a series of webinars to discuss the technology
House panel advances bill to loosen showerhead rules
A bill aiming to permanently allow heavier water flow in U.S. showerheads was recently advanced by a House subcommittee
Roto-Rooter revenue climbs on residential plumbing rebound
In 2024, the company’s revenue declined by 5.2 percent year-over-year, but it’s seen a modest turnaround this year