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Registration, Expo Sales, and Sponsorships Now Open for ACCA 2027 Conference

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:16:00 -0400

The event will be held March 10-12, 2027 and will be paired with ACCA’s 2027 Advocacy Day event in Washington, D.C.

Bring Back the Trades Awards Additional June Tool Grant to Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:55:00 -0400

The June award, sponsored by Milwaukee Tool and the electrical training ALLIANCE (etA), provides a $1,500 Electrical Technologies Tool Kit to SICTC's Electrical program.

Bring Back the Trades Awards June Tool Grant to Hopewell High School

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:33:00 -0400

The student-run manufacturing enterprise in Huntersville to receive professional-grade Carpentry Tool Kit as North Carolina ranks among the nation's top 10 states for projected skilled trades deficit.

Bring Back the Trades Awards May 2026 Tool Grant to Council Junior-Senior High School

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:14:00 -0400

Idaho agricultural mechanics and welding students to receive professional-grade Milwaukee Tool Automotive Tool Kit as the state faces the nation's second-most severe skilled trades shortage.

AFSA Names Mindy Buckley 2026 Joe Heinrich Young Professional of the Year

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:49:00 -0400

Established in 2016, the Joe Heinrich Young Professional of the Year Award honors an emerging leader who exemplifies AFSA's NextGen Initiative through leadership, professional achievement, and service.

SFPE Foundation Announces Seven Recipients of Annual Awards

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:04:00 -0400

The SFPE Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to fire safety science, engineering, research, and education.

ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference Delivers Practical Solutions for Retrofitting Existing Buildings

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:09:00 -0400

Keynotes, interactive workshops and real-world case studies help professionals move from policy to performance; early bird registration ends July 31.

ACCA Launches Legacy Builders to Take HVACR Owners From Owner-Operator to CEO

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:48:00 -0400

The program begins in fall 2026, and enrollment is open now through Aug. 15.

Ferguson Invests $100K to Support Heavy Metal Summer Experience

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:21:00 -0400

Ferguson announces a new partnership with Heavy Metal Summer Experience to introduce the next generation of builders, plumbers and technicians to careers in the skilled trades.

IAPMO Solicits Proposals for 2030 UPC and UMC

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:40:00 -0400

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.

American Legal Publishing and General Code Unite to Provide Communities With Best-in-Class Codification Services

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:02:00 -0400

This new identity combines 156 years of codification expertise to serve more than 7,000 communities worldwide.

WQA Applauds Drinking Water Legislation

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:02:00 -0400

WQA applauds bipartisan Senate legislation that would boost drinking water infrastructure investments and expand access to proven water treatment technologies.

ASHRAE Strengthens Standard 90.1 Foundation With Renewed Emphasis on Commercial Building Energy Efficiency

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:30:00 -0400

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.

SFPE Releases 6th Edition of Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:57:00 -0400

SFPE has published the 6th Edition of its Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, the profession's most comprehensive reference.

Oklahoma Approves Water Demand Calculator as Alternate Standard for Sizing Water Supply Piping

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:05:00 -0400

The alternative approach will be available for voluntary statewide use beginning Sept. 14.

IAPMO Leads U.S.-Indonesian Plumbing Trade Mission

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:56:00 -0400

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.

PHCC and Milwaukee Tool Expand Commitment to Building the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:28:00 -0400

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.

Texas Adopts 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:57:00 -0400

The updated code is scheduled to become effective Sept. 1.

FCPS ACE Fall 2026 Apprenticeship Registration Open

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:46:00 -0400

Classes begin the week of Sept. 8, 2026, offering an affordable pathway to industry-recognized credentials and rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

PPI Issues Advisory Regarding Required Industry Standards and Third-Party Certifications of PEX Tubing

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:06:00 -0400

PPI has issued an advisory warning about non-compliant, non-certified PEX tubing products being sold for plumbing and mechanical applications.

IAPMO SCB Earns ISO/IEC 20000-1 Accreditation

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:32:00 -0400

The accreditation adds to SCB’s already comprehensive menu of certification services for organizations wishing to demonstrate their capabilities through systems certification.

PHCC CONNECT 2026 to Feature Expanded Two-Day Product and Technology Showcase

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Attendees will explore innovations, gain insights and network with industry experts over two days.

Synchrony Launches Free Skilled-Trades Degree Pathway for Employees

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:21:00 -0400

The new program enables eligible employees to earn associate degrees in HVAC, electrical, welding and more with tuition covered by the company.

HVACR Industry Coalition Supports SMART Energy Efficiency Standards

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:38:00 -0400

A coalition of HVACR trade associations is backing legislation to change the compliance date for regional HVAC energy efficiency standards to the date of manufacture.

Tony Bertolino Discusses Impact, Future of Skilled Trades at America250 Event on National Mall

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

The PHCC vice president emphasized apprenticeships, workforce development and the essential role of plumbing and HVAC professionals in America's future.

HARDI Distributors Report 4.8% Revenue Decrease in May

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through May 2026 is an increase of 2.6%.

ASHRAE Annual Conference Showcases Innovation and Leadership for the Future of the Built Environment

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:34:00 -0400

ASHRAE's 2026 Annual Conference highlighted emerging HVAC&R technologies, building resilience and the Society's Vision 2035 strategic framework.

SSPMA Announces Scholarship Winners

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:34:00 -0400

SSPMA has announced that Evelyn Tochtrop and Joel Janssen have been selected as the recipients of the 2026 SSPMA Scholarship Program.

In Compliance Joins IAPMO Family

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:07:00 -0400

IAPMO is pleased to announce that In Compliance, a German-based consulting firm specializing in international product compliance requirements and regulations, has joined the IAPMO family.

ServiceTitan Partners With All Within My Hands to Support Workforce Education

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:48:00 -0400

ServiceTitan has partnered with All Within My Hands to support workforce education through the Metallica Scholars Initiative.