PHCP Pros: Resources for contractors, engineers and distributors including construction methods, materials and business practices. https://www.phcppros.com/rss/articles The joint petitioners strongly oppose the decision to extend deadlines for major commercial refrigeration applications, thereby allowing the continued manufacture of new systems using high-GWP refrigerants. The joint petitioners strongly oppose the decision to extend deadlines for major commercial refrigeration applications, thereby allowing the continued manufacture of new systems using high-GWP refrigerants. 

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:36:04 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23676-hardi-phcc-and-acca-announce-legal-challenge-to-portions-of-epa-technology-transitions-reconsideration-rule http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23676 Bipartisan housing legislation will help expand housing supply and support safe, sustainable infrastructure. Bipartisan housing legislation will help expand housing supply and support safe, sustainable infrastructure.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23675-plastics-pipe-institute-urges-president-trump-to-sign-21st-century-road-to-housing-act http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23675 Surface Igniter is proud to highlight the Lennox 70W16 Replacement. Surface Igniter is proud to highlight the Lennox 70W16 Replacement.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23674-surface-igniter-lennox-70w16-replacement http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23674 Hernandez is focused on continued growth, collaboration, and investment in people. Hernandez is focused on continued growth, collaboration, and investment in people.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:25:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23673-cooney-brothers-announces-appointment-of-joe-hernandez-as-vice-president-of-sales http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23673 This new system builds on the original iHydrant technology to combine acoustic leak detection, pressure monitoring, and temperature data with machine learning tools. This new system builds on the original iHydrant technology to combine acoustic leak detection, pressure monitoring, and temperature data with machine learning tools.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:17:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23672-mcwane-launches-water-system-intelligence-platform-ihydrant-plus http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23672 The Primer provides both technical background and practical guidance to support early, informed involvement by local water providers. The Primer provides both technical background and practical guidance to support early, informed involvement by local water providers.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23671-awe-releases-data-center-primer-for-water-service-providers http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23671 Resideo was recently recognized by the Association for Talent Development and Loyalty360 for its continued leadership in Pro enablement and customer training programs. Resideo was recently recognized by the Association for Talent Development and Loyalty360 for its continued leadership in Pro enablement and customer training programs.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23670-resideo-recognized-for-award-winning-training-and-loyalty-programs http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23670 Taught by MedGas expert Mark Allen, the workshop provides the 32 hours of training needed to take the ASSE 6060: Medical Gas Systems Designer exam. Taught by MedGas expert Mark Allen, the workshop provides the 32 hours of training needed to take the ASSE 6060: Medical Gas Systems Designer exam.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23668-aspe-september-medgas-workshop-heads-to-atlanta http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23668 The World Health Organization has released its updated guidelines for drinking-water quality, providing the latest global guidance to support countries in protecting public health through safe drinking-water. The World Health Organization has released its updated guidelines for drinking-water quality, providing the latest global guidance to support countries in protecting public health through safe drinking-water.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:19:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23667-who-unveils-third-addendum-to-guidelines-for-drinking-water-quality http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23667 NFPA recognized outstanding accomplishments and leadership in fire, electrical, and life safety at its Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, part of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. NFPA recognized outstanding accomplishments and leadership in fire, electrical, and life safety at its Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, part of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:58:56 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23669-nfpa-recognizes-leaders-in-fire-and-life-safety-at-2026-stars-at-night-awards-gala http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23669 President Jason Petkac and the Cleveland Winwater employees — Reggie Reed, Michael LaFollette, Jeffrey J. Petkac, and Nick Neill — officially opened their doors on Feb. 1, 2026. President Jason Petkac and the Cleveland Winwater employees — Reggie Reed, Michael LaFollette, Jeffrey J. Petkac, and Nick Neill — officially opened their doors on Feb. 1, 2026.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23666-cleveland-winwater-expands-winsupply-ohio-presence http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23666 Xylem, Water Well Trust, HometownH20 and local partners join forces to replace a 75 year old well system to end years of water shortages for the Brown family. Xylem, Water Well Trust, HometownH20 and local partners join forces to replace a 75 year old well system to end years of water shortages for the Brown family.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:17:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23665-new-water-well-installation-provides-reliable-water-access-for-virginia-family http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23665 Industry Partnership Restores Reliable Water Access for Rural Virginia Family 1.jpg Industry Partnership Restores Reliable Water Access for Rural Virginia Family 2.jpg Google is expanding its total support for the skilled trades, helping train 300,000 skilled workers for high-demand careers. Google is expanding its total support for the skilled trades, helping train 300,000 skilled workers for high-demand careers.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23664-google-growing-the-next-generation-of-american-workers http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23664 Barton James has concluded his service as CEO, and the board has named Martin Hoover, 2024-2025 ACCA chair of the board of directors, as interim CEO. Barton James has concluded his service as CEO, and the board has named Martin Hoover, 2024-2025 ACCA chair of the board of directors, as interim CEO.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:25:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23663-air-conditioning-contractors-of-america-announces-leadership-transition-and-national-ceo-search http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23663 ZIP-TRENCH trench drain systems are designed to help contractors complete projects faster while reducing installation time and labor costs. ZIP-TRENCH trench drain systems are designed to help contractors complete projects faster while reducing installation time and labor costs.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:10:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23649-jay-r-smith-mfg-co-zip-trench-system http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23649 These residential units feature single-point exhaust with energy recovery capabilities. These residential units feature single-point exhaust with energy recovery capabilities.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:52:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23648-renewaire-evergreen-series http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23648 The new site offers a cleaner layout and simplified navigation, making it easier for customers to find exactly what they need. The new site offers a cleaner layout and simplified navigation, making it easier for customers to find exactly what they need.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23647-general-pipe-cleaners-launches-new-website http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23647 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. 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.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23646-louisianas-hb953-a-warning-sign-for-the-trades http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23646 Wallace’s addition reflects the company’s continued commitment to serving the waterworks, pump, municipal, industrial, and infrastructure markets. Wallace’s addition reflects the company’s continued commitment to serving the waterworks, pump, municipal, industrial, and infrastructure markets.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:03:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23642-custom-pipe-and-fabrication-announces-mike-wallace-as-director-of-sales-waterworks-east http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23642 The investment comprises a $34 million Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and a $6 million Seed round led by Sequoia Capital. The investment comprises a $34 million Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and a $6 million Seed round led by Sequoia Capital.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:55:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23645-probook-raises-40m-to-scale-ai-operating-system-for-home-services http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23645 Wheeler will remain a member of the company’s board of directors. Wheeler will remain a member of the company’s board of directors.

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23644-kevin-wheeler-to-retire-as-executive-chairman-of-ao-smith-president-and-ceo-stephen-shafer-named-chairman http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23644 The new show features conversations with students, graduates and instructors sharing stories about training, career changes and opportunities in the skilled trades. The new show features conversations with students, graduates and instructors sharing stories about training, career changes and opportunities in the skilled trades.

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:51:40 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23643-quality-training-centers-launches-trades-ready-podcast-series http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23643 Watch our highlight reel to hear panelists discuss the impact of burnout, the industry's "grind it out" culture, and the importance of creating workplaces where employees feel supported. Watch our highlight reel to hear panelists discuss the impact of burnout, the industry's "grind it out" culture, and the importance of creating workplaces where employees feel supported. 

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:24:06 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23641-rugged-mind-and-body-panel-at-installershow-new-york-2026-addresses-mental-health-workplace-culture-and-sustainability-in-the-trades http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23641 IAPMO’s Hugo Aguilar has been named a recipient of ANSI’s Meritorious Service Award for contributions to the U.S. voluntary standards system. IAPMO’s Hugo Aguilar has been named a recipient of ANSI’s Meritorious Service Award for contributions to the U.S. voluntary standards system.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:50:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23640-iapmo-aguilar-to-receive-ansi-meritorious-service-award http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23640 BrickHouse GPS has announced that it has been recapitalized in partnership with Grady Bay Capital, a private equity sponsor focused on lower-middle-market subscription businesses. BrickHouse GPS has announced that it has been recapitalized in partnership with Grady Bay Capital, a private equity sponsor focused on lower-middle-market subscription businesses.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23639-brickhouse-gps-and-grady-bay-capital-partner-to-expand-gps-tracking-and-fleet-telematics-platform http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23639 This new portfolio of valves provides hygienic, high‑reliability flow control where cleanliness, uptime, and serviceability are required such as data centers. This new portfolio of valves provides hygienic, high‑reliability flow control where cleanliness, uptime, and serviceability are required such as data centers.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:09:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23638-watts-sanitary-valves-with-tri-clamp-connections http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23638 Viega is stepping beyond the jobsite to support a different kind of infrastructure: dignity, health, and access for women and girls. Viega is stepping beyond the jobsite to support a different kind of infrastructure: dignity, health, and access for women and girls.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:25:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23636-viega-foundation-supports-period-on-menstrual-hygiene-day-and-beyond http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23636 The state-of-the-art facility will provide hands-on learning with live commercial equipment, helping develop the next generation of technical, engineering, sales and service talent. The state-of-the-art facility will provide hands-on learning with live commercial equipment, helping develop the next generation of technical, engineering, sales and service talent.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:55:11 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23637-daikin-applied-breaks-ground-on-30m-solutions-and-technical-institute-to-support-future-hvac-workforce http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23637 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. 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.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23635-engineering-first-safety-for-industrial-cooling-with-no-compromise http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23635 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. 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.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23634-sonnhalter-continues-tradition-with-17th-annual-tool-drive-supporting-greater-cleveland-habitat-for-humanity http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23634