Commercial Plumbing Industry News & Insights
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RegulationsIAPMO Webinar: What Facility Managers Need to Know About Upcoming Plumbing Code Education
IAPMO has announced a new plumbing education webinar scheduled for August 19, 2026. For facility managers and commercial real estate professionals, this is an opportunity to stay current on plumbing codes, standards, and compliance, and to strengthen capital planning and risk management across building portfolios.
RegulationsIllinois plumbing licensing changes 2026: what facility managers need to know
The Illinois Department of Labor is revising plumbing apprentice registration and journeyman/master examination procedures ahead of full implementation in 2026. Commercial property and facility managers will need to adjust workforce planning, compliance timelines, and licensing logistics for plumbers working under state and local AHJs.
RegulationsCommercial Plumbing Codes, Workforce and Supply Chain Pressures: What the ASA–PHCC Capitol Hill Fly-In Means for Building Owners
More than 125 ASA and PHCC members met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to press for plumbing and mechanical industry priorities. Their agenda centered on codes and standards, workforce development, supply chain resilience, and regulatory pressure affecting contractors and distributors. For property managers and building owners, the message is clear: plumbing compliance and procurement risk are now business-risk issues.
