Commercial Plumbing Industry News & Insights
Stay informed on commercial plumbing trends, maintenance tips, regulatory updates, and expert insights for property and facility managers.
Commercial Water Heater Replacement: A Facility Manager’s Guide
Commercial water heater replacement affects tenant operations, energy use, safety, and code compliance. Use this practical guide to assess repair versus replacement, select the right equipment, coordinate connected plumbing systems, and manage installation with less disruption.
My Plumbing TechNov 3, 2026Commercial Plumbing Acquisition: Boyd Plumbing Acquired by C M Kelly Inc.
Boyd Plumbing, a long-established commercial and residential plumbing provider in Florida’s Panhandle, was acquired by C M Kelly Inc. The transaction may create growth opportunities while prompting facility managers to verify service continuity, contracts, licensing, and compliance support.
My Plumbing TechOct 30, 2026Lift Station Maintenance: A Commercial Facility Manager’s Complete Guide
Reliable lift station maintenance protects commercial buildings from sewage backups, sanitary sewer overflows, tenant disruption, and emergency replacement costs. This guide gives facility and property managers a practical inspection program, documentation checklist, and repair-versus-replacement framework.
My Plumbing TechOct 27, 2026
Company UpdatesOatey Global Sourcing Leadership: What Commercial Plumbing Buyers Should Know
Oatey Co. has appointed George Clowtis as senior vice president of global sourcing and logistics. The move could influence supplier strategy, product availability, transportation, and procurement planning for commercial plumbing projects.
My Plumbing TechOct 23, 2026
Tips & GuidesCommercial Leak Detection: A Facility Manager’s Guide to Finding and Fixing Plumbing Leaks
Commercial leaks can damage occupied space, disrupt operations, increase utility costs, and create code or health risks. This practical guide helps facility managers and property professionals detect leaks, coordinate diagnostics, and choose between repair, maintenance, and replacement.
My Plumbing TechOct 20, 2026
Company UpdatesNimlas Acquisition of Erling Olsen Strengthens Commercial Plumbing in Norway
Nimlas has agreed to acquire Erling Olsen AS, strengthening its plumbing and technical-services platform in Norway. For facility managers and commercial property owners, the deal highlights the value of local service capacity, project expertise, and coordinated plumbing support across complex buildings.
My Plumbing TechOct 2, 2026
Tips & GuidesWhat Is Hydro Jetting? A Commercial Drain and Sewer Guide
What is hydro jetting, and when should a commercial property use it? This guide explains high-pressure water cleaning for drains and sewers, including inspections, safety, code coordination, grease interceptors, repair decisions, and maintenance planning for offices, retail, healthcare, warehouses, and multifamily buildings.
My Plumbing TechSep 22, 2026
Regulations2024 New Mexico Plumbing Code Adoption: What Facility Managers Need to Know
New Mexico has adopted the 2024 New Mexico Plumbing Code and Mechanical Code, resetting baseline requirements for commercial plumbing and HVAC systems statewide. This update impacts design, permitting, inspections, and compliance for on‑site and modular projects, and requires facility and property managers to reassess current standards and capital plans.
My Plumbing TechSep 11, 2026
RegulationsCommercial Plumbing Standards Update: IAPMO Signs MOUs with CIPHE and ASPE
IAPMO signed two memorandums of understanding with CIPHE and ASPE at the 14th World Plumbing Conference in Birmingham on September 2, 2026. For facility managers and commercial real estate professionals, the move points to stronger global coordination on plumbing standards, training, and best practices that can affect compliance, system reliability, and project planning.
My Plumbing TechSep 4, 2026
Tips & GuidesCommercial Water Heater Repair: Practical Guide for Facility and Property Managers
Commercial water heater repair decisions directly affect tenant satisfaction, uptime, and risk. This guide walks facility and property managers through safety, diagnostics, repair vs. replacement, and maintenance strategies for gas and electric commercial water heaters in offices, retail, healthcare, warehouses, and multifamily.
My Plumbing TechSep 1, 2026
RegulationsCommercial Plumbing Code Updates for Facility Managers: What the 2027 International Codes Mean
Late-August industry news points to important commercial plumbing code and equipment changes ahead, including the upcoming 2027 International Codes and broader adoption of ICC/MBI 1200 series standards. Facility managers and property teams should start aligning design, procurement, and compliance plans now.
My Plumbing TechAug 28, 2026
Tips & GuidesGrease Trap Maintenance: A Practical Guide for Commercial Facilities
Grease trap maintenance is a critical risk-control task for commercial kitchens and mixed‑use buildings. This guide shows facility and property managers how to set cleaning schedules, supervise service vendors, protect drain and sewer systems, and avoid costly backups and compliance issues.
My Plumbing TechAug 25, 2026