The Plumbing and Mechanical Podcasts

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Michael Conrad, senior technical manager at NSF International. Conrad has nearly 15 years of experience in research and technical roles in the water industry. He is a Professional Engineer and holds a Ph. D. in chemical engineering from the University of Toronto. His role is to develop risk assessments and optimize water management p...

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to chat with Jon Dommisse, Bradley Corp.’s vice president of marketing, to discuss how these commercial restroom trends are evolving in 2023, what the hottest products are and how codes are influencing the design of these spaces.

As the United States moves to decarbonize commercial and residential building structures, all eyes turn to heat pumps as a way to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions for not only space heating but domestic hot water as well. This month, Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to sit down with Cain White, director of commercial product management for Mi...

The 2024 ASPE Convention and Expo will be hosted in Columbus, Ohio from October 18-23. Join Jennifer Hoff, CEO & Founder of Taffy Event Strategies, as the management company for the ASPE Convention & Expo as she discusses the bi-annual 2024 Expo and what to expect for this year’s event. Jennifer Hoff has been providing show management for the ASPE Convention & Expo since 1994.  In 2014...

Live from AHR 2024, Xylem’s Steve Clark, director, intelligent solutions and Jennifer Freres, global product manager, centrifugal pumps discuss the new hydrovar® X-enabled product line – a powerful pump and Smart Motor combination – and their commitment to Building Better Futures. Sponsored by:

As we step into 2024, several key trends are shaping the landscape of plastic pipe usage in commercial markets. Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Lance MacNevin, director of engineering, building and construction division of the Plastics Pipe Institute, to discuss top trends influencing the use of plastic pipes in commercial applications.

PM Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Cindy Sheridan, CEO of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) to discuss the new and improved CONNECT conference and trade show, which will be held in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct. 7-10.

PM Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Matt Sonnhalter, vision architect at Sonnhalter, a B2T marketing agency, to discuss the 15th annual Tool Drive, held in partnership with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. The Tool Drive runs throughout the month of August. Since 2010, Sonnhalter has raised more than $517,000 worth of donations for this cause.

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Paige Bovard, senior vice president of product marketing for Milwaukee Tool, at the company's Pipeline 2024 event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to discuss the tool brand's success over the years.

Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster and Marki Huston, COO of Viega LLC, discuss the recent surge of re-investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities and training centers, onshoring and more.

Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster and Mark Hudoba, vice president of building solutions for the Americas region for REHAU discuss the recent surge of re-investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities and training centers, onshoring and more.

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.

To develop your own workforce, build intentionality into your training blueprint and do not disregard the importance of Field Mentorship. Jeff Atwell and Corinne Hall, Workforce Development Coaches for Nexstar Network's NexTech Academy, crunch the numbers and discuss the benefits – and the what-ifs of not being mindful – with your program. Sponsored by: For more information contact us here. For mo...

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Jeffrey Johnson, PhD, PE, innovation manager for Oldcastle Infrastructure, to discuss the growing concerns over water scarcity and how Artificial Intelligence and leak detection can help solve this issue.

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Mark Arnold, president and CEO of Arnold & Sons Plumbing, Sewer & Drain, to discuss why plumbers should be doing water quality tests and offering water treatment services to their customers on every call. Sponsored by: For more information contact us here.

Join us on this episode of And So It Flows to learn the secrets of dominating your local plumbing market with Billy Stevens, CEO, Sera Systems. Billy Stevens is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sera Systems, Inc., a subscription software provider for the home service industry. Billy bought a failing new construction plumbing business in 1996, immediately converted it to residential and comme...

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Chuck White, vice president of regulatory affairs for PHCC-National Association, to discuss legislative and regulatory actions that PHVAC contractors should be aware of in the coming year.

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Michele Windsor, vice president of training and implementation for Successware, to discuss current trends in contractor software. Sponsored by:

As the head of JJM Alkaline Technologies and an expert in condensate neutralizer solutions, Kyle T. Emmons speaks to the growing popularity of high-efficiency gas-fired appliances, the importance of a condensate neutralizer with such combusting appliance, its role in safeguarding infrastructure and complying with building codes.

After more than 100 years operating at the company’s original foundry in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry began operations from a new, $460 million state-of-the-art foundry in Oakboro, North Carolina in September 2023. During the grand opening celebration in October, Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster sat down with Charlotte Pipe CEO Hooper Hardison and Bra...

Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down Legionella expert Dr. Janet Stout, PhD, executive vice president and founder of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, to discuss best practices for Legionella prevention and m...

Plumbing Group Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster sit down with Group Two’s Mollie Elkman and Oatey’s Katherine Lehtinen to discuss the workforce development movement behind the children’s book, “The House That She Built,” and how it’s generating awareness of the skilled trades for young women. Sponsored by

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Lochinvar Senior Product Manager Dan Rettig to discuss current trends in the combi-boiler market.

Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke moderates a discussion on all things radiant with our incredible panel of Radiant All Stars: Robert Bean, ASHRAE Fellow, lecturer and retired engineering technology practitioner; Mark Eatherton, a retired hydronic heating contractor, educator and columnist, and the former executive director of the Radiant Professionals Alliance;...

The largest independent branded sourcing company for PVF Products. Matco-Norca sits down with Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine to talk about the state of the industry and how they have weathered the storm through their 70 plus years in business. Hear about upcoming initiatives including multifamily products, a new customer portal and how our marketing has changed how we do business. Sit down and...