Associations

Egan Advances 26-Year Company Leader Chris Weaver to President in Planned Transition

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:04:00 -0400

Outgoing President Andy Jasper will remain active at Egan, supporting Weaver and focusing on business development.

Mikala Sposito Makes History as First Woman to Represent United States in Welding at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:46:00 -0400

The first U.S. female welding competitor demonstrates exceptional technical skill, discipline, and consistency under intense pressure.

ASHRAE Highlights Industry Priorities in 2026 Annual Conference Technical Program

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:47:00 -0400

Comprehensive sessions in Austin to address system performance, workforce needs and evolving building technologies.

Bring Back the Trades Launches National Grant Program With Support From Milwaukee Tool

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:14:00 -0400

The initiative will launch with professional-grade trades kits provided by Milwaukee Tool through 2026.

IAPMO USHGC, USPSHTC Code Change Monographs Now Available

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:43:00 -0400

IAPMO has made the 2026 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) Technical Committee Meeting Monographs available for download.

AFSA Scholarship Contest Helps Next Generation

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:37:00 -0400

AFSA’s scholarship program continues to grow, educating hundreds of thousands of people and awarding over $350,000 through this contest.

IAPMO WE•Stand Monograph Now Available

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0400

IAPMO has made the 2026 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) technical committee meeting monograph available for download.

ASHRAE Announces New Study Quantifying Global CO2 Reduction Enabled by BACnet Building Automation

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:46:00 -0400

The study reveals that BACnet-enabled building automation systems have mitigated 1.4 billion tons of CO₂ since 1995.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Correlating Committee Members for 2030 UPC, UMC

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:10:00 -0400

The deadline to submit an application is May 22.

International Code Council Invites Broad Stakeholder Participation in Data Center Guideline Initiative

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:53:00 -0400

ICC is bringing together regulators, designers, builders and operators through its G12 – Data Center Guideline to align best practices and address key building safety issues.

PHCC CONNECT 2026 Opens Registration for Milwaukee Conference

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:50:00 -0400

Plumbing and HVACR contractors can now register for the Oct. 19–22 event featuring education, networking and a product showcase in Milwaukee.

ICC-ES and BASE Bahay Partner in Developing Global Acceptance Criteria for Structural Bamboo

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:36:00 -0400

The collaboration advances structural bamboo solutions to meet urgent resilient housing needs worldwide.

ACCA Expands Children’s Book Partnership to Champion Workforce Development in the Trades

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:46:00 -0400

ACCA is proud to announce its support of The Water Came to a Stop, the debut book in author Ryan Kiscaden’s Next Up Trades Series.

AFSA, Oklahoma State University Launch Hands-On Fire Sprinkler Training in Dallas

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:14:00 -0400

Three-day program offers immersive, real-world training to help contractors and inspectors master ITM requirements under NFPA 13 and NFPA 25.

ASPE Announces 2026 Green Plumbing Design Workshop

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:06:00 -0400

Due to popular demand, ASPE will be holding a new in-person Green Plumbing Design Workshop May 28–29, 2026, at its headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois,

AWWA Offers Comprehensive Educational Programming at ACE26

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:52:00 -0400

This year’s program features more than 440 presenters across 20 tracks, including 205 educational sessions and 16 Innovation Hub sessions.

Plastics Pipe Institute Updates Marine Chapter of Polyethylene Pipe Handbook

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:38:00 -0400

Chapter 10 of PPI’s Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe now offers expanded technical guidance for safer, more efficient marine HDPE pipeline installations.

Bernzomatic Announces Investment in 50-Plus Scholarships for Future Plumbers and Contractors

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:18:00 -0400

The PHCC Educational Foundation is proud to announce Bernzomatic as the newest major sponsor for the PHCC scholarship program.

IWSH Community Plumbing Challenge Comes to Los Angeles Mission

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:52:00 -0400

Marking both IAPMO’s centenary and IWSH’s 10th year, IWSH is bringing skilled plumbers and quality products to one of Los Angeles’ most essential community organizations.

Registration Open for ASPE June 2026 MedGas Workshop

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:58:00 -0400

The next in-person ASPE MedGas Workshop will be held at ASPE’s headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, June 11–14, hosted by MediTrac.

NFPA to Host Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:48:00 -0400

NFPA’s 2026 Conference & Expo will bring thousands of safety professionals to Las Vegas for three days of education, code insights and emerging trends across fire, electrical and life safety.

Lowe's Foundation Plans Expanded $250 Million Investment to Help Train and Develop 250,000 Tradespeople Over Next Decade

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:57:00 -0400

The industry-leading commitment and new three-part TV series focuses on ramping up career opportunities and inspiring next generation of pros.

A-Gas to Attend NAFED 2026 Conference in Atlantic City

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:22:00 -0400

The event will take place on April 9-10, 2026, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

ICC Community Development Honored With Digital Transformation Award

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:57:00 -0400

ICC Community Development is recognized once again for achieving record sales and providing exceptional support in 2025.

Communities Across U.S. Mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day With Proclamations, Advocacy Events and Public Outreach

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:53:00 -0400

Communities nationwide joined IAPMO to mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day, highlighting the critical role of plumbing in public health and water resilience.

ASHRAE Announces Call for Abstracts for 2027 Winter Conference in Chicago

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:05:00 -0400

Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference to be held in Chicago, Jan. 23 – 27, 2027.

ACCA and Baton Collaborate to Help Contractors Plan Successful Business Transitions

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:45:00 -0400

ACCA has teamed up with Baton to give contractors expert guidance and support for one of the biggest decisions they’ll ever make: transitioning ownership of their business.

HARDI Distributors Report 4.6% Revenue Increase in February

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:32:00 -0400

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through February 2026 is an increase of 2.4%.

The Great Makeover: Why Electrification Is Our “Excellent” Opportunity

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Explore how the plumbing and heating industry is trading traditional boilers for high-efficiency electrification, turning the "Great Makeover" of 2026 into a massive opportunity for contractors and wholesalers.

Scholarships Awarded at MCAA26, Indiana State University Crowned Champions of MCAA Student Chapter Competition

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:15:00 -0400

Twenty-five students were recognized with JRGF scholarships totaling $110,000 at MCAA26.