As we contemplate the economy at the midpoint, we are still seeing some strengths and weaknesses.

In this weekly feature, Plumbing Group Chief Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster highlight the industry’s latest news stories. 

This week, Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and David Rouzer (R-NC) introduced the House companion bill for the Healthy H20 Act. The original legislation, which ASA lent its support for, was introduced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) in March.  The bill would address funding for clean water in rural and underserved communities that may have been overlooked by previous funding efforts.   

In this weekly feature, Plumbing Group Chief Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster highlight the industry’s latest news stories.

Ferguson donated $300,000 to Explore the Trades to support the selection and establishment of the new program - Explore the Trades Skills Labs, Built by Ferguson.

According to market research from IMARC Group, the global residential boiler market Reached $7.73 billion in 2021, and it is anticipated to reach $10.52 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 5.10% over 2022-2027.

Building designers and code councils are working toward more inclusive, private, accessible and ADA compliant spaces.

On June 8, Winsupply will hold its grand opening for the nearly 320,000 square foot center, located just south of Oklahoma City at 9440 S I-35 Service Rd. Moore, OK 73160.

Some companies have a small-business, family-like culture. Some companies have data, analytics and resources like that of a corporate entity. And some companies have both.

The just-released 2022 study, sponsored by the Association Education Alliance, features data from 959 distribution companies representing more than 10,000 locations. ASA is one of 22 distribution-related associations that took part in the survey.