According to Towards Chemical and Materials, the global plastic hot and cold pipe market size is calculated at USD 8.37 billion in 2025 and is expected to be worth around USD 14.93 billion by 2034, ...

Plastic pipe demand continues to grow — in large part through infrastructure projects for drinking water and storm and sanitary sewer systems — despite stiff competition, challenges from environmental ...

Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) pipe and fittings are advanced plumbing solutions made from crosslinked polyethylene, a durable and flexible thermoplastic. They are predominantly used in residential ...

An example of a multiport tee with PEX-B pipe. These preformed pieces can reduce a large number of fittings if used in a well-laid-out plumbing system. This article first appeared in the May/June 2025 ...

The construction sector faces a unique set of challenges, with aspects such as high prices, supply risk, skills shortages and sustainability. We are currently awaiting detailed government policy to ...

PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...

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