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Beyond the Boiler Room: Leading Through the 2026 Integrated Transformation

As hydronic systems evolve into data-driven command centers, PHCPPros must shift from component thinking to integrated system leadership.
June 1, 2026

Discover how evolving hydronic systems and data-driven "brainware" are transforming boiler rooms into intelligent command centers, requiring PHCP pros to shift toward integrated system leadership.


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Radiant Insider

Avoiding Disaster When Using Closely Spaced Tees

Simple, parallel-piping strategies and careful design review ensure that systems look good and function reliably.
June 1, 2026
Cody Mack
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Boiler Room Detective

Hybrid Heating: Why Heat Pumps and Boilers Make a Great Team

Most hydronic systems rarely need maximum water temperatures; strategies such as outdoor reset controls and smart lead lag sequencing reduce energy use, wear and emissions.
June 1, 2026
Ray Wohlfarth

Discover how pairing an air-to-water heat pump with a traditional boiler cuts energy bills, lowers emissions, and extends equipment life.


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Eastern State Hospital Completes Extensive Hydronic Retrofit

Mental health facility replaces a century-old deteriorating steam plant with a state-of-the-art hydronic system, improving comfort, efficiency and care across three campus facilities.
May 4, 2026
John Vastyan

Discover how Eastern State Hospital transformed its century-old infrastructure with a state-of-the-art hydronic retrofit, significantly improving patient comfort and operational efficiency.


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Hydronics

Always Begin with the Ending

Avoiding costly callbacks and angry homeowners starts with the conversation you have before the job begins.
May 4, 2026

Prevent costly callbacks and homeowner frustration by mastering the art of managing expectations and educating clients before the installation even begins.


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Radiant Insider

Designing With Hydraulic Separators

The do’s, the don’ts and the please don’ts!
March 2, 2026
Cody Mack

Proper hydraulic separation is essential for modern, high-efficiency hydronic systems, but achieving peak performance depends on mastering flow-based sizing and avoiding common piping pitfalls.


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Nominate a Woman In PHCP for Our Annual Feature!

December 18, 2025

Across age groups, job titles, locations and more, we want to showcase "Women In PHCP."


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Cross-Linked Polyethylene: The First 40 Years in North America

With its flexibility, durability and efficiency, PEX has become a dominant piping material, supported by evolving standards and extensive industry collaboration.
August 4, 2025
Lance MacNevin PEng

Launched alongside cultural icons like The Terminator and Purple Rain, ASTM F876 quietly marked the beginning of PEX tubing’s four-decade transformation from a European innovation to the dominant piping material across North America.


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CONTRACTOR STORIES

The Case for Sealed Combustion

With features such as high turndown ratios, quieter operation and space-saving designs, condensing boilers are a smarter choice for modern heating systems.
August 4, 2025
Tom Soukup

A catastrophic boiler failure during a brutal cold snap serves as a chilling reminder of why sealed combustion and modern condensing boilers are vastly superior to outdated atmospheric systems.


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Contractor Stories

Tracking Trends of Success

These six traits are proven strategies that can benefit contractors aiming to thrive in a competitive market.
June 2, 2025
Tom Soukup

What separates thriving mechanical contractors from those barely getting by? Tom Soukup breaks down six key traits that define long-term success in the HVAC industry—from innovation and training to passion and people.


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