The plumbing industry is at the forefront of water conservation, safety and quality, with virtually all manufacturers working toward a shared goal of increased efficiency and accessibility to clean water. Even so, the U.S. has an alarming water quality problem. One in four Americans’ water is unsafe to drink and 45% of tap water contains PFAS. As end users become more aware of and knowledgeable on the damaging effects of PFAS, micro plastics, other chemicals and hard water, plumbing professionals must be up-to-date with the latest water treatment and filtration technologies on the market. Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times sat down with Sara Krupa, category manager, filtration at Moen to talk all things water filtration. (Image courtesy of Moen)

Without the scale and flexibility that come with being in the cloud, distributors will struggle to quickly adapt to planned tariffs and other potential disruptions. Similarly, cyberattacks are only becoming more sophisticated, and organizations without robust cybersecurity plans will remain vulnerable to costly breaches. Distributors in the cloud can be more agile and resilient, responding more quickly to ongoing disruptions. Epicor's John Carrico, VP of Product Management, dives into cybersecurity and other supply chain tech trends in this podcast. (Image courtesy of Epicor)

Bran Marketing founder and CEO Alicia Branham shares her candid thoughts on leadership best practices in the PHCP-PVF industry. Covering everything from marketing to trickle-down leadership, Alicia's passion for strong leadership and mentorship shines throughout this conversation. Image courtesy of Alicia Branham

Chris Forth, VP of Regulatory Codes and Environmental Affairs at Johnson Controls discusses sustainability trends and decarbonization regulations to keep an eye on.

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke moderates a discussion on all things radiant with our incredible panel of Radiant All Stars: John Barba, director of sales training at Taco Comfort Solutions; John Siegenthaler, consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs in Holland Patent, New York; Max Rohr, director of marketing and education, Caleffi Hydronic Solutions; and Dave Yates, a former mechanical contractor and owner of F.W. Behler in York, Pennsylvania.

Vice President, E-Commerce Solutions, Caroline Ernst talks e-commerce trends, challenges and more while giving an update on things the Affiliated Distributors (AD) buying group is doing to arm members with the tools they need to accelerate digitally.

Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Andres Caballero, president of GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, formerly Uponor, to discuss the company's strategy when it comes to American manufacturing and training.