I'm Nicole Krawcke, Chief Editor of Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer. I often help edit Supply House Times with Natalie Forster. I've been writing on plumbing and HVAC contractors for nearly a decade. This month, I stress the importance of the supplier-contractor relationship.

Despite having a reputation of being a male-dominated industry, the PHCP-PVF supply chain is full of impactful women. Celebrating Women’s History Month, Supply House Timesis highlighting 10 influential women who are leading the industry to great success.

Women make up only 29.5% of all salespeople and about 29% of the manufacturing workforce in the U.S. PHCP-PVF industry is still male-dominated, but efforts are being made to achieve better representation and diversity. It's important to engage and empower employees to grow their careers.

BNP Media’s Plumbing Group was in attendance at the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago, talking to exhibitors about industry trends and what to expect in 2024.

ASA Codes and Standards team attended major meetings in 2024 to represent members. ASA is a voting member on ASME A-112 Standard Committee, which develops plumbing standards.

Introducing the top 20 most popular products based on page views at Supply House Times

This article covers the significant trends impacting the industrial distribution sector, including digital transformation, data optimization, omnichannel approaches, and industry consolidation. It offers insights into how these trends will shape the future of industrial distribution.

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) returned to Las Vegas in 2023.  Hoping to break records again, KBIS/IBS returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center this year. Explore the latest products, technologies, and trends in kitchen and bath design.

Before Amazon, buying something online was unimaginable. Amazon changed the game by offering 2-day delivery and forcing retailers to adapt. You can't beat Amazon by copying their tactics. You need to offer something different.

Sandpiper Supply renovated its showroom and held a grand reopening in 2023. The upgrade includes more working displays and tech-advanced products. The new showroom is more functional, with a nicer flow and easier-to-navigate displays.