Plumbing Perspective

Cherne’s Disc Seals are made with lightweight aluminum and include field-replaceable double bladders for a leakproof seal Cherne Industries, part of the Oatey Co. family of companies, recently launched a line of Disc Seal plugs, designed to block flow or provide bypass flow in underground pipes with low backpressure. Used for pipe construction, rehabilitation, cleaning Read more

Innovative industry leaders collaborate to provide essential skills and insights that drive efficiency and productivity XOi, a leading provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces a new partnership with Interplay Learning, the leading provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades. The partnership combines Interplay Learning’s immersive turnkey learning platform, which helps field service Read more

Rising labor costs and a general shortage of skilled labor affect Pros’ ability to manage their workload. Although Pros are more likely to consider labor challenges minor, Lowe’s State of the Pro report shows that they still expect these challenges to persist in coming months – especially with 74% of Pros agreeing that they rely Read more

Wildfires destroy thousands of homes yearly. With the rapidly changing weather conditions and long-lasting droughts, the occurrence of wildfires is higher than ever. If you live in an area prone to wildfires or surrounded by forests, your home may be at risk. It may be necessary for you to take out an additional insurance rider Read more