https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23734 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:38:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23734-hvacr-industry-coalition-supports-smart-energy-efficiency-standards HVACR Industry Coalition Supports SMART Energy Efficiency Standards.jpg Help us celebrate those who are carrying the torch from previous generations and keeping the PHCP industry burning bright! Help us celebrate those who are carrying the torch from previous generations and keeping the PHCP industry burning bright!

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23736 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:02:21 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23736-nominate-a-young-professional-for-our-2026-generation-phcp-honorary-listing Generation PHCP.jpg The Winsupply Family of Companies is growing its national Area Leader team with several new appointments responsible for coaching and recruiting entrepreneurs in wholesale distribution. The Winsupply Family of Companies is growing its national Area Leader team with several new appointments responsible for coaching and recruiting entrepreneurs in wholesale distribution.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23733 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23733-winsupply-inc-area-leader-team-grows-strategically Winsupply Inc. Area Leader Team Grows Strategically.jpg Within the first minute, I knew something was wrong. It wasn’t anything I could smell, hear or see; it was something I felt. After nearly 40 years working in boiler rooms, I’ve come to trust what I call my “Spidey Sense.” Within the first minute, I knew something was wrong. It wasn’t anything I could smell, hear or see; it was something I felt. After nearly 40 years working in boiler rooms, I’ve come to trust what I call my “Spidey Sense.”

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23698 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23698-first-five-minutes-in-a-boiler-room PHCN0726_leaks under insulation.jpg The PHCC vice president emphasized apprenticeships, workforce development and the essential role of plumbing and HVAC professionals in America's future. The PHCC vice president emphasized apprenticeships, workforce development and the essential role of plumbing and HVAC professionals in America's future.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23732 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23732-tony-bertolino-discusses-impact-future-of-skilled-trades-at-america250-event-on-national-mall Tony Bertolino Discusses Impact, Future of Skilled Trades at America250 Event on National Mall.jpg AI-powered workflows streamline the bidding process to optimize workforce productivity and increase bid accuracy. AI-powered workflows streamline the bidding process to optimize workforce productivity and increase bid accuracy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23728 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23728-new-trimble-ai-takeoff-capabilities-cut-mep-estimating-time-and-increase-accuracy New Trimble AI Takeoff Capabilities Cut MEP Estimating Time and Increase Accuracy.jpg The announcement follows a period of meaningful transition for Legend and reinforces the company’s focus on stability, continuity, and long-term growth.

The announcement follows a period of meaningful transition for Legend and reinforces the company’s focus on stability, continuity, and long-term growth. ]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23727 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23727-legend-valve-announces-executive-leadership-promotions Legend Valve Announces Executive Leadership Promotions.webp To celebrate HVAC/R technicians, the RLS team hosted a training session with Sila HPEC, where more than 20 technicians participated in an RLS training. To celebrate HVAC/R technicians, the RLS team hosted a training session with Sila HPEC, where more than 20 technicians participated in an RLS training.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23726 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:39:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23726-rls-celebrates-national-hvac-tech-day RLS Celebrates National HVAC Tech Day.jpg The campaign will run from July 1 through August 9 and provides participants with access to a library of free, on-demand accredited courses. The campaign will run from July 1 through August 9 and provides participants with access to a library of free, on-demand accredited courses.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23724 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23724-watts-launches-your-pdh-pipeline-training-campaign Watts Launches Your PDH Pipeline Training Campaign.jpg The offer is available for valued wholesale channel partners and their customers. The offer is available for valued wholesale channel partners and their customers. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23721 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23721-a-o-smith-launches-summer-promotion-with-participating-wholesale-partners A. O. Smith Launches Summer Promotion with Participating Wholesale Partners.jpg NTI will open fifth campus at the The Oddie District to bring HVAC, plumbing, and electrical programs to Northern Nevada. NTI will open fifth campus at the The Oddie District to bring HVAC, plumbing, and electrical programs to Northern Nevada.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23718 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23718-national-technical-institute-expands-training-program-to-reno-sparks-to-ease-trade-worker-shortage National Technical Institute Expands Training Program to Reno-Sparks to Ease Trade Worker Shortage .jpg Thermal energy networks are gaining policy and regulatory momentum across the United States as a primary pathway for building decarbonization. Thermal energy networks are gaining policy and regulatory momentum across the United States as a primary pathway for building decarbonization.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23707 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23707-unmasking-the-true-cost-of-thermal-energy-networks-navigating-industry-growing-pains PE0726_PHCP TEN Cover Image 20260508 Egg Geo.jpg Across industries, fast and complete adoption of AI is dominating conversation. The problem with speed is it often creates noise, duplicate tools and a workforce that feels like change is happening to them instead of with them. Across industries, fast and complete adoption of AI is dominating conversation. The problem with speed is it often creates noise, duplicate tools and a workforce that feels like change is happening to them instead of with them.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23705 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23705-ai-adoption-in-construction-takes-more-than-speed Still003.jpg At the time of this writing, we are about one month removed from the 2026 Fab Forum hosted by The Hill Group in Franklin Park, Illinois. Hill is a full-service mechanical contractor that includes fire protection, testing/adjusting/balancing and an architectural group. At the time of this writing, we are about one month removed from the 2026 Fab Forum hosted by The Hill Group in Franklin Park, Illinois. Hill is a full-service mechanical contractor that includes fire protection, testing/adjusting/balancing and an architectural group.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23704 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23704-the-small-contractor-advantage iStock-991837218.jpg The thermostat has always occupied an odd place in the HVAC world. Crucial to system performance, yet easily ignored as just another commodity item to the homeowner and financially unremarkable to the contractor. The thermostat has always occupied an odd place in the HVAC world. Crucial to system performance, yet easily ignored as just another commodity item to the homeowner and financially unremarkable to the contractor.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23703 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23703-honeywell-home-elitepro-smart-thermostat-reshapes-contractor-homeowner-relationship ElitePRO - Contractor Install.jpg A few years ago, we had water seeping up through our driveway. Given my career history, I like to think I know a little bit about plumbing, but this was a mystery. It happened every time it rained, but the seeping water lasted for days after the rain stopped. A few years ago, we had water seeping up through our driveway. Given my career history, I like to think I know a little bit about plumbing, but this was a mystery. It happened every time it rained, but the seeping water lasted for days after the rain stopped.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23702 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23702-how-to-show-up-in-ai-search iStock-2233579000.jpg Speaking recently at the graduation ceremony at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told graduates that their talents would be in high demand as American technology companies continue the rapid buildout of data centers, semiconductor manufacturing and other projects related to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence. Speaking recently at the graduation ceremony at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told graduates that their talents would be in high demand as American technology companies continue the rapid buildout of data centers, semiconductor manufacturing and other projects related to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23701 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23701-americas-skilled-trades-crisis-demands-an-all-hands-response Screenshot 2026-05-27 164103.png Every plumbing contractor knows what it’s like to have a technician who stands out from the crowd on day one, immediately demonstrating immense talent and limitless potential. Every plumbing contractor knows what it’s like to have a technician who stands out from the crowd on day one, immediately demonstrating immense talent and limitless potential. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23700 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23700-why-your-best-technicians-dont-want-to-become-managers PHCN0726_leadership career path.jpg If you search the Internet for the definition of the word “business,” you’ll find a version of this idea: “Business is an organization that provides goods and services to the community in exchange for money, with the goal of becoming profitable.” If you search the Internet for the definition of the word “business,” you’ll find a version of this idea: “Business is an organization that provides goods and services to the community in exchange for money, with the goal of becoming profitable.”

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23699 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23699-the-spirit-of-business iStock-2273427890.jpg It always cracks me up at the start of a deposition when one of the lawyers says to me, or another lawyer, “Usual stipulations?” What on earth are they talking about? There is no such thing as “usual stipulations.” It always cracks me up at the start of a deposition when one of the lawyers says to me, or another lawyer, “Usual stipulations?” What on earth are they talking about? There is no such thing as “usual stipulations.” 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23683 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23683-know-the-forms-of-arbitration-awards-before-agreeing-to-arbitrate PHCN0529_arbitration award.jpg http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23681 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23681-america-250-history-of-independence-and-infrastructure iStock-1077116664.jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23716 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:07:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23716-in-compliance-joins-iapmo-family In Compliance Joins IAPMO Family.webp As Men's Health Month concludes, RUGGED Mind and Body continues to share education, resources, and practical strategies from trusted health organizations to support the well-being of trades professionals. As Men's Health Month concludes, RUGGED Mind and Body continues to share education, resources, and practical strategies from trusted health organizations to support the well-being of trades professionals.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23713 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:15:31 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23713-mens-health-month-building-a-culture-of-health-speak-up-and-support-others Men's Health Month- Building a Culture of Health — Speak Up and Support Others.jpg ServiceTitan has partnered with All Within My Hands to support workforce education through the Metallica Scholars Initiative. ServiceTitan has partnered with All Within My Hands to support workforce education through the Metallica Scholars Initiative.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23711 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23711-servicetitan-partners-with-all-within-my-hands-to-support-workforce-education ServiceTitan Partners With All Within My Hands to Support Workforce Education.jpg Rheem's recognition highlights the company's continued commitment to innovation and digital leadership across its global HVAC and water heating business. Rheem's recognition highlights the company's continued commitment to innovation and digital leadership across its global HVAC and water heating business.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23710 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:36:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23710-rheem-honored-at-2026-manufacturing-leadership-awards Rheem Honored at 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards.jpg Apogee Equity Partners announces the successful sale of its client, DB’s Plumbing and Drain. Apogee Equity Partners announces the successful sale of its client, DB’s Plumbing and Drain.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23709 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:19:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23709-apogee-equity-partners-advise-on-sale-of-dbs-plumbing-and-drain Apogee Equity Partners Advise on Sale of DB’s Plumbing and Drain.jpg Seamless and secure connectivity to Trane Cloud gives customers real‑time insights to improve energy use, uptime and overall building performance. Seamless and secure connectivity to Trane Cloud gives customers real‑time insights to improve energy use, uptime and overall building performance.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23708 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23708-trane-launches-new-connectivity-solution-to-elevate-customer-experience-and-expand-digital-capabilities Trane Launches New Connectivity Solution to Elevate Customer Experience and Expand Digital Capabilities.jpg Bring Back the Trades has expanded its workforce research initiative with new support from Cintas to provide deeper insights into skilled labor shortages nationwide. Bring Back the Trades has expanded its workforce research initiative with new support from Cintas to provide deeper insights into skilled labor shortages nationwide.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23690 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23690-bring-back-the-trades-expands-research-initiative-examining-skilled-trades-workforce-gap Bring Back the Trades Expands Research Initiative Examining Skilled Trades Workforce Gap.jpg Bonomi's acquisition marks a decisive step towards manufacturing in the United States whilst avoiding tariffs. Bonomi's acquisition marks a decisive step towards manufacturing in the United States whilst avoiding tariffs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23678 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:08:36 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23678-bonomi-acquires-perin-machining-company Bonomi Acquires US-Based Perin Machining Company.jpg As Men's Health Month continues, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing education, resources and practical tips from trusted sources to help trades professionals take care of their physical and mental health. As Men's Health Month continues, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing education, resources and practical tips from trusted sources to help trades professionals take care of their physical and mental health.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23677 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:30:22 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23677-mens-health-month-healthy-habits-small-changes-for-better-heart-health Men's Health Month- Healthy Habits — Small Changes for Better Heart Health.jpg