Commercial Plumbing Industry News & Insights
Stay informed on commercial plumbing trends, maintenance tips, regulatory updates, and expert insights for property and facility managers.
RegulationsColorado Approves Water Demand Calculator for Commercial Water Supply Piping Sizing
Colorado’s approval of the Water Demand Calculator as an alternate standard for sizing water supply piping gives commercial project teams another path for design and review. For facility managers, property managers, and CRE professionals, it may affect how new systems and major retrofits are evaluated for performance, water efficiency, and code compliance.
RegulationsPEX Tubing Standards Advisory: What Facility Managers Need to Know
A PEX tubing standards advisory can affect product selection, submittals, inspection acceptance, and warranty risk on commercial plumbing projects. Facility managers and property teams should confirm specifications, approvals, and AHJ requirements before approving substitutions or repair materials.
Tips & GuidesSump Pump Maintenance for Commercial Buildings: A Practical Guide
Reliable sump pump maintenance protects commercial basements, loading docks, utility rooms, and below-grade assets from flooding and downtime. This guide gives facility managers and property teams a practical inspection, testing, and replacement plan.
Industry NewsCommercial Plumbing News: What Facility Managers Need to Know When Recent Stories Are Limited
When the latest commercial plumbing news is thin, facility teams should focus on the issues that most affect uptime, compliance, and lifecycle cost. This article translates that reality into practical next steps for property managers and commercial real estate professionals.
Tips & GuidesPipe Relining for Commercial Buildings: Cost-Efficient, Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Guide
Pipe relining is a trenchless method that restores aging sewer and drain lines from the inside, avoiding demolition, shutdowns, and major capital spend. This guide explains when relining makes sense, how it works, and what facility and property managers should demand from vendors to protect commercial assets.
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.
Industry NewsBobyard Plumbing Takeoff: AI Estimating for Commercial Plumbing
Bobyard has launched Bobyard Plumbing Takeoff, an AI-native platform that reads commercial plumbing drawings and automates takeoff and estimating tasks. For property and facility managers, this can mean more consistent bids, faster preconstruction timelines, and better coordination with plumbing contractors on complex projects.
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.
Industry NewsPlumbing Industry Growth Signals More Demand for Commercial Plumbing Assets
A recent market analysis says the plumbing sector grew more than 7.6% over the last three years, driven by renovation activity, code-driven upgrades, and efficiency investment. For property managers and building owners, that trend means tighter vendor capacity, more retrofit demand, and greater value in proactive plumbing planning.
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.
Hydro Jetting for Commercial Buildings: How It Works, When to Use It, and What It Costs
Hydro jetting is a high-pressure water cleaning method that restores commercial drain and sewer capacity, cuts emergency calls, and extends pipe life. This guide explains how hydro jetting works, when to use it in offices, retail, healthcare, and industrial buildings, and how to budget for it.
