On June 12, 2026, Governor Jeff Landry signed HB953 into law — and with it, Louisiana enacted what PHCC believes to be the most damaging rollback of plumbing licensure standards seen anywhere in the country in recent memory.

IAPMO’s Hugo Aguilar has been named a recipient of ANSI’s Meritorious Service Award for contributions to the U.S. voluntary standards system.

Industrial cooling safety is entering a new era shaped by stricter environmental requirements, new refrigerants, and rising expectations for equipment safety under real operating conditions.

Since launching the initiative in 2010, Sonnhalter’s Tool Drive has raised $603,000 in donations to support Habitat’s mission of providing safe, affordable housing opportunities throughout Northeast Ohio.

MCAA is pleased to be part of a major national workforce development effort announced by Google.org to help prepare more than 300,000 American workers for high-demand skilled trades careers across more than 20 states.

ASME has announced its new president, four newly elected Board of Governors members, and nominees for future leadership positions following its annual meeting.

The deadline to apply is July 15.

The newly published 2027 UPC and UMC introduce significant code updates while accompanying training manuals and guides help professionals understand and apply the changes.

Vocational students were surprised with professional-grade Electrical Tool Kit in inaugural award of the national grant program.

IAPMO advances development of the 2027 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code following technical committee review of public comments.