PHCP Pros: Resources for contractors, engineers and distributors including construction methods, materials and business practices. https://www.phcppros.com/rss/articles The 2026 Reports on Comments for IAPMO’s 2027 USHGC, USPSHTC and WE•Stand are now available for public review, with comments due Oct. 30. The 2026 Reports on Comments for IAPMO’s 2027 USHGC, USPSHTC and WE•Stand are now available for public review, with comments due Oct. 30.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:22:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24044-report-on-comments-toward-development-of-2027-ushgc-uspshtc-westand-now-available-for-online-download http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24044 The findings come as career and technical education has gained traction and are “concerning” amid broader postsecondary shifts, a Rand report said. The findings come as career and technical education has gained traction and are “concerning” amid broader postsecondary shifts, a Rand report said.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:52:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24043-dive-brief-high-schoolers-say-school-counselors-emphasize-college-pathways-not-cte http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24043 The NKBA Design Competition is now accepting submissions through Oct. 4, with new categories and more than $125,000 in cash prizes. The NKBA Design Competition is now accepting submissions through Oct. 4, with new categories and more than $125,000 in cash prizes.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24042-nkba-design-competition-opens-with-new-categories-business-of-home-partnership http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24042 The group focused on providing a way to learn more about how plastic piping systems provide sustainable and resilient solutions for a wide range of building environment applications. The group focused on providing a way to learn more about how plastic piping systems provide sustainable and resilient solutions for a wide range of building environment applications.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:27:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24041-ppi-forms-new-group-to-nurture-tomorrows-industry-leaders http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24041 Belmonte brings more than 17 years of leadership experience, helping organizations successfully drive growth through strategic initiatives and business transformation. Belmonte brings more than 17 years of leadership experience, helping organizations successfully drive growth through strategic initiatives and business transformation.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:21:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24040-ad-appoints-rocky-belmonte-as-new-commercial-leader-for-ad-national-accounts-program http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24040 For more than four decades, Medovich has dedicated his career to protecting lives, advancing the sprinkler industry, and serving the people within it. For more than four decades, Medovich has dedicated his career to protecting lives, advancing the sprinkler industry, and serving the people within it. 

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24039-jack-medovich-receives-afsa-henry-s-parmelee-award http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24039 IAPMO, CIPHE and ASPE join forces to tackle global plumbing challenges through expanded collaboration on sustainability, water efficiency, education and innovation. IAPMO, CIPHE and ASPE join forces to tackle global plumbing challenges through expanded collaboration on sustainability, water efficiency, education and innovation.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24037-iapmo-signs-mous-with-ciphe-aspe-at-14th-world-plumbing-conference http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24037 Recipients were selected by the Watts backflow leadership team from nominations received through its website. Recipients were selected by the Watts backflow leadership team from nominations received through its website.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24036-watts-announces-2026-backflow-hero-award-recipients http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24036 HARDI, AHRI, ACCA and PHCC urge U.S. trade officials to protect USMCA benefits for the HVACR and water heating industry, citing impacts on workers, supply chains and equipment availability. HARDI, AHRI, ACCA and PHCC urge U.S. trade officials to protect USMCA benefits for the HVACR and water heating industry, citing impacts on workers, supply chains and equipment availability.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:27:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24035-hvacr-coalition-urges-ustr-to-preserve-usmca-benefits-for-north-american-industry http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24035 BainUltra has hired Josh Marcom as its national sales manager, effective Sept. 1, 2026. BainUltra has hired Josh Marcom as its national sales manager, effective Sept. 1, 2026.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24034-bain-ultra-welcomes-josh-marcom http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24034 The recognition reinforces Oatey’s continued commitment to employee experience, well-being, development and long-term success. The recognition reinforces Oatey’s continued commitment to employee experience, well-being, development and long-term success.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24033-northcoast-99-names-oatey-co-top-workplace-in-northeast-ohio-for-16th-time http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24033 Flusso Kitchen & Bath introduces the Cascade 20-Inch Stainless Steel Flush Mount Rainhead. Flusso Kitchen & Bath introduces the Cascade 20-Inch Stainless Steel Flush Mount Rainhead.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24032-flusso-cascade-20-inch-stainless-steel-flush-mount-rainhead http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24032 More than 600 exhibitors will convene at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Feb. 2-4, 2027. More than 600 exhibitors will convene at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Feb. 2-4, 2027.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24031-kbis-2027-registration-now-open http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24031 The show returns to Las Vegas where it will make its permanent home. The show returns to Las Vegas where it will make its permanent home. 

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24030-nahb-ibs-2027-registration-now-open http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24030 The annual sales growth for the 12 months through July 2026 is an increase of 2.7%. The annual sales growth for the 12 months through July 2026 is an increase of 2.7%.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24029-hardi-distributors-report-67-revenue-increase-in-july http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24029 The acquisition expands Midland’s product offering and capabilities across a broader range of applications. The acquisition expands Midland’s product offering and capabilities across a broader range of applications.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:29:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24028-midland-industries-acquires-pegasus-supply-group http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24028 MCAA President Curtis Harbour highlights a strengthened UA-MCAA partnership and the opportunities ahead for the union mechanical construction industry. MCAA President Curtis Harbour highlights a strengthened UA-MCAA partnership and the opportunities ahead for the union mechanical construction industry.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24027-mcaa-president-curtis-harbour-highlights-strong-mcaa-ua-partnership-at-ua-convention http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24027 If you step into most contractors’ offices and ask how they decide what technology to buy (or more and more these days with AI and various low/no code platforms), you will get some version of the same answer. If you step into most contractors’ offices and ask how they decide what technology to buy (or more and more these days with AI and various low/no code platforms), you will get some version of the same answer.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24021-every-construction-company-needs-a-technology-playbook http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24021 The geothermal industry is standing at a precipice: not of a decline, but of a radical, utility-scale expansion. The geothermal industry is standing at a precipice: not of a decline, but of a radical, utility-scale expansion.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24020-beyond-heat-pumps-jtec-and-the-next-era-of-geothermal-efficiency http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24020 Climatic Heating & Cooling has been serving Leesburg and Northern Virginia for well over 30 years. Climatic Heating & Cooling has been serving Leesburg and Northern Virginia for well over 30 years.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24019-how-one-contractor-took-the-hassle-out-of-dual-fuel-installations http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24019 Years ago, in my plumbing company’s infancy, I got a call from an unhappy customer. One of my technicians had handled a routine service call differently than I would have. Years ago, in my plumbing company’s infancy, I got a call from an unhappy customer. One of my technicians had handled a routine service call differently than I would have. 

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24018-figure-it-out-yourself-training-may-cost-more-than-you-think http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24018 Ken Smith, RPG Plumbing Services, Virginia Beach, Virginia, will become president of PHCC-National Association at CONNECT 2026, Oct. 19-22, in Milwaukee. Ken Smith, RPG Plumbing Services, Virginia Beach, Virginia, will become president of PHCC-National Association at CONNECT 2026, Oct. 19-22, in Milwaukee. 

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24017-q-and-a-with-incoming-phcc-president-ken-smith http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24017 We planned to talk to Valerie Butler earlier in the day when we headed to see her at P.I.P.E. Inc., a contractor specializing in commercial plumbing and fire protection in the Indianapolis market and where she’s worked since 2020. We planned to talk to Valerie Butler earlier in the day when we headed to see her at P.I.P.E. Inc., a contractor specializing in commercial plumbing and fire protection in the Indianapolis market and where she’s worked since 2020.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24016-opening-a-door-and-keeping-it-open-to-the-trades http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24016 There is an age-old question that every business owner has to contemplate: Should I grow my business? There is an age-old question that every business owner has to contemplate: Should I grow my business? 

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24015-let-consumers-know-you-exist http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24015 In 2011, I moved to North Carolina, unaware of the ticking time bomb hidden behind my walls. Like many transplants, I knew very little about the unique quirks of local homes and infrastructure. In 2011, I moved to North Carolina, unaware of the ticking time bomb hidden behind my walls. Like many transplants, I knew very little about the unique quirks of local homes and infrastructure.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24014-the-questions-your-customers-ask-before-they-call http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24014 You’re standing at the back of your truck making sure you have everything for the boiler install today. You’re standing at the back of your truck making sure you have everything for the boiler install today.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24013-right-part-wrong-place http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24013 While teaching a class on hybrid boiler plants at the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers’ conference for university facility managers, I noticed one attendee sitting in the back of the room with his arms folded and a skeptical look on his face. While teaching a class on hybrid boiler plants at the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers’ conference for university facility managers, I noticed one attendee sitting in the back of the room with his arms folded and a skeptical look on his face.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24012-why-consider-a-hybrid-boiler-plant http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24012 In October, a contractor walked into a supply branch holding a competitor’s quote. In October, a contractor walked into a supply branch holding a competitor’s quote.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24001-when-temporary-pricing-stops-being-temporary http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24001 Across the country, lawmakers are searching for effective ways to protect children from lead in drinking water. Across the country, lawmakers are searching for effective ways to protect children from lead in drinking water.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24000-filter-first-a-cost-effective-path-to-safe-drinking-water-in-schools http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24000 I’m no journalist, so bear with me. I’m just some dude who’s fortunate enough to be part of Saffron Supply Company. I’m no journalist, so bear with me. I’m just some dude who’s fortunate enough to be part of Saffron Supply Company.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23999-plumbing-supply-but-cooler http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23999