PHCP Pros: Resources for contractors, engineers and distributors including construction methods, materials and business practices. https://www.phcppros.com/rss/articles All proposals recommending new text, revised text, or the deletion of text must be written in legislative format and clearly state the reason behind the recommendation. All proposals recommending new text, revised text, or the deletion of text must be written in legislative format and clearly state the reason behind the recommendation.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23786-iapmo-solicits-proposals-for-2030-upc-and-umc http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23786 The collaboration brings Bluon’s industry-leading HVAC-R equipment intelligence to WEX Field Service Management to drive contractor efficiency, technician productivity, and business growth. The collaboration brings Bluon’s industry-leading HVAC-R equipment intelligence to WEX Field Service Management to drive contractor efficiency, technician productivity, and business growth.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23785-bluon-and-wex-announce-strategic-agreement-to-empower-hvac-and-plumbing-contractors-nationwide http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23785 This new identity combines 156 years of codification expertise to serve more than 7,000 communities worldwide. This new identity combines 156 years of codification expertise to serve more than 7,000 communities worldwide.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23784-american-legal-publishing-and-general-code-unite-to-provide-communities-with-best-in-class-codification-services http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23784 QuickFitting has announced that it has expanded its brass push-to-connect product line with 47 new SKUs across eight product categories. QuickFitting has announced that it has expanded its brass push-to-connect product line with 47 new SKUs across eight product categories.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23783-quickfitting-expands-brass-push-to-connect-line http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23783 The new campaign helps companies close the gap between compliance and consistent, day-to-day worker visibility. The new campaign helps companies close the gap between compliance and consistent, day-to-day worker visibility. 

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:17:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23782-cintas-launches-spot-the-worker-safety-campaign http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23782 WQA applauds bipartisan Senate legislation that would boost drinking water infrastructure investments and expand access to proven water treatment technologies. WQA applauds bipartisan Senate legislation that would boost drinking water infrastructure investments and expand access to proven water treatment technologies.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23781-wqa-applauds-drinking-water-legislation http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23781 Participants who attend the live event will earn 1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit. Participants who attend the live event will earn 1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit. 

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:13:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23780-watts-to-host-webinar-on-municipal-water-resiliency-pressure-management-and-corrosion-control http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23780 Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced its Systems Envelope-Fluid Management Station (SE-FMS). Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced its Systems Envelope-Fluid Management Station (SE-FMS).

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:09:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23779-armstrong-fluid-management-station http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23779 Watsco has announced that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its 2026 second quarter results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Watsco has announced that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its 2026 second quarter results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23778-watsco-schedules-second-quarter-conference-call http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23778 ASHRAE is restructuring Standard 90.1 to preserve its focus on commercial building energy efficiency while creating a separate framework for reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions. ASHRAE is restructuring Standard 90.1 to preserve its focus on commercial building energy efficiency while creating a separate framework for reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23777-ashrae-strengthens-standard-901-foundation-with-renewed-emphasis-on-commercial-building-energy-efficiency http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23777 Tradespeople can now search any address before quoting a job and see what other contractors experienced there, with over 1,000 contractor sign-ups during soft launch. Tradespeople can now search any address before quoting a job and see what other contractors experienced there, with over 1,000 contractor sign-ups during soft launch.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23776-jobsite-recon-officially-launches http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23776 Koldwave is pleased to announce a new partnership with Neuco, naming the company as the master distributor for Koldwave replacement parts. Koldwave is pleased to announce a new partnership with Neuco, naming the company as the master distributor for Koldwave replacement parts.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:21:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23775-koldwave-announces-master-distribution-partnership-with-neuco-for-replacement-parts http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23775 JICA and LIXIL signed a MOU establishing a framework for collaboration and cooperation aimed at solving water and sanitation challenges in developing countries. JICA and LIXIL signed a MOU establishing a framework for collaboration and cooperation aimed at solving water and sanitation challenges in developing countries.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:15:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23774-lixil-and-jica-partner-to-bring-safe-sanitation-to-500-000-people http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23774 Systemair has launched the VStak Series, a line of vertical-stack fan coil units engineered specifically for the needs of high-rise residential and hospitality applications. Systemair has launched the VStak Series, a line of vertical-stack fan coil units engineered specifically for the needs of high-rise residential and hospitality applications.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23773-systemair-vstak-vertical-stack-fan-coils http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23773 The facility offers fast buy-and-go service, with convenient pickup for orders placed by phone, text or the F.W. Webb mobile app. The facility offers fast buy-and-go service, with convenient pickup for orders placed by phone, text or the F.W. Webb mobile app.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23772-fw-webb-opens-143-000-square-foot-store-and-warehouse-in-central-islip-ny http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23772 F.W. Webb Company has opened a new wholesale store and warehouse in Whippany, N.J., replacing its former Madison location. F.W. Webb Company has opened a new wholesale store and warehouse in Whippany, N.J., replacing its former Madison location.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23771-fw-webb-opens-whippany-nj-store-with-expanded-selection-for-trade-professionals http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23771 Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, a fifth-generation, family-owned manufacturer, is celebrating 125 years in business this year. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, a fifth-generation, family-owned manufacturer, is celebrating 125 years in business this year.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23769-charlotte-pipe-and-foundry-company-celebrates-125-years http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23769 SFPE has published the 6th Edition of its Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, the profession's most comprehensive reference. SFPE has published the 6th Edition of its Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, the profession's most comprehensive reference.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23770-sfpe-releases-6th-edition-of-handbook-of-fire-protection-engineering http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23770 The alternative approach will be available for voluntary statewide use beginning Sept. 14. The alternative approach will be available for voluntary statewide use beginning Sept. 14.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23767-oklahoma-approves-water-demand-calculator-as-alternate-standard-for-sizing-water-supply-piping http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23767 Because mixing valves are crucial for preventing scalding, thermal shock and Legionella, the CPS maintenance team required a timely and safe solution to protect students and staff while enhancing water efficiency. Because mixing valves are crucial for preventing scalding, thermal shock and Legionella, the CPS maintenance team required a timely and safe solution to protect students and staff while enhancing water efficiency. 

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:52:33 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23768-repair-dont-replace-how-cincinnati-public-schools-simplified-maintenance-with-mixing-valves http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23768 Repair, Don’t Replace- How Cincinnati Public Schools Simplified Maintenance with Mixing Valves .jpg Repair, Don’t Replace- How Cincinnati Public Schools Simplified Maintenance with Mixing Valves 2.jpg After completing training for his new role, Schulte will handle media sales in the Midwest and Southeast territories. After completing training for his new role, Schulte will handle media sales in the Midwest and Southeast territories.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23766-phcppros-welcomes-tom-schulte-as-account-executive http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23766 The Building Decarbonization Coalition reports record adoption of electric heating in newly built homes, with heat pumps reaching their highest market share to date and continuing to outpace gas furnace shipments. The Building Decarbonization Coalition reports record adoption of electric heating in newly built homes, with heat pumps reaching their highest market share to date and continuing to outpace gas furnace shipments.

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:52:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23765-new-report-highlights-record-growth-for-heat-pumps http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23765 Founder Bruce Wiseman to move into the role of executive chairman as the company strengthens its leadership team for long-term growth. Founder Bruce Wiseman to move into the role of executive chairman as the company strengthens its leadership team for long-term growth.

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:26:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23764-bdr-names-ryan-farris-as-new-ceo http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23764 The mission represented the first time these key Indonesian ministries met collectively with U.S. government and industry leaders to discuss a coordinated approach to strengthening plumbing product standards, and more. The mission represented the first time these key Indonesian ministries met collectively with U.S. government and industry leaders to discuss a coordinated approach to strengthening plumbing product standards, and more.

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23763-iapmo-leads-us-indonesian-plumbing-trade-mission http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23763 PHCC and Milwaukee Tool expand their partnership with new workforce-development initiatives aimed at attracting and training the next generation of plumbing and HVAC professionals. PHCC and Milwaukee Tool expand their partnership with new workforce-development initiatives aimed at attracting and training the next generation of plumbing and HVAC professionals.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23762-phcc-and-milwaukee-tool-expand-commitment-to-building-the-next-generation-of-skilled-trades-professionals http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23762 The webinar will highlight strategies and technologies that help multifamily stakeholders reduce risk, control costs, and improve efficiency. The webinar will highlight strategies and technologies that help multifamily stakeholders reduce risk, control costs, and improve efficiency.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:20:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23761-nexa-to-host-webinar-on-intelligent-water-management-for-multifamily-properties http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23761 The updated code is scheduled to become effective Sept. 1. The updated code is scheduled to become effective Sept. 1.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23760-texas-adopts-2024-uniform-mechanical-code http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23760 Classes begin the week of Sept. 8, 2026, offering an affordable pathway to industry-recognized credentials and rewarding careers in the skilled trades. Classes begin the week of Sept. 8, 2026, offering an affordable pathway to industry-recognized credentials and rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23759-fcps-ace-fall-2026-apprenticeship-registration-open http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23759 PPI has issued an advisory warning about non-compliant, non-certified PEX tubing products being sold for plumbing and mechanical applications. PPI has issued an advisory warning about non-compliant, non-certified PEX tubing products being sold for plumbing and mechanical applications.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23758-chemtreat-introduces-operational-readiness-framework-for-day-one-reliability-in-ai-data-center-cooling-systems http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23758 The new white paper offers guidelines that close the gap between design, commissioning, and long-term performance in next-generation data centers. The new white paper offers guidelines that close the gap between design, commissioning, and long-term performance in next-generation data centers.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23757-chemtreat-introduces-operational-readiness-framework-for-day-one-reliability-in-ai-data-center-cooling-systems http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23757