https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us The fast-paced showcase puts creativity first and encourages exhibitors to present products in unexpected formats beyond a standard slide deck. The fast-paced showcase puts creativity first and encourages exhibitors to present products in unexpected formats beyond a standard slide deck.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24297 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:59:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24297-applications-are-now-open-for-kbis-2027-innovation-hour Applications Are Now Open for KBIS 2027 Innovation Hour.jpg The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has opened applications for its leading awards program, Best of KBIS, to spotlight industry excellence in 2027. The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has opened applications for its leading awards program, Best of KBIS, to spotlight industry excellence in 2027.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24257 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24257-best-of-kbis-awards-now-open-for-2027-entries Best of KBIS Awards Now Open for 2027 Entries.jpg One morning, when microbreweries were starting to pop up, a brewer called and asked if I knew brewery steam systems. One morning, when microbreweries were starting to pop up, a brewer called and asked if I knew brewery steam systems.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24164 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24164-key-operational-differences-between-space-heating-and-brewery-steam-systems iStock-2165784287.jpg When considering water use, most of us initially consumption. For example many gallons a fixture is using or what could be to limit leak. When considering water use, most of us initially consumption. For example many gallons a fixture is using or what could be to limit leak.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24163 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24163-sustainable-water-management-starts-with-system-performance Large-AvalonBay_LifeReflectPhoto_PLU2014_028.jpg Large campuses and district energy systems are evolving from isolated mechanical plants into interconnected thermal ecosystems. Large campuses and district energy systems are evolving from isolated mechanical plants into interconnected thermal ecosystems.  

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24131 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24131-defining-thermal-domains-for-campus-and-district-energy-systems-part-1 PE0726_Main Image_Thermal Domains.jpg Whether designing a building’s water system, installing and commissioning one, developing a water management program (WMP), or troubleshooting water quality problems, it is important to have a good understanding of the water supply to a building water system (BWS), whether the supply is from a connection to a public water system (PWS) or is self-supplied. Whether designing a building’s water system, installing and commissioning one, developing a water management program (WMP), or troubleshooting water quality problems, it is important to have a good understanding of the water supply to a building water system (BWS), whether the supply is from a connection to a public water system (PWS) or is self-supplied.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24130 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24130-managing-building-water-systems-the-importance-of-understanding-the-public-water-systems-supply-part-1 PE1026_BWS main image.jpg Plumbing designers have choices when selecting pressure pipe materials for commercial plumbing systems, some old and some newer. Plumbing designers have choices when selecting pressure pipe materials for commercial plumbing systems, some old and some newer.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24126 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24126-commercial-pex-plumbing-layouts PE1026_Uponor commercial PEX 2.jpg ASPE’s MedGas Workshop is set for Nov. 12–15, 2026, at its Rosemont, Illinois, headquarters, just minutes from O’Hare Airport and within walking distance of several hotels. ASPE’s MedGas Workshop is set for Nov. 12–15, 2026, at its Rosemont, Illinois, headquarters, just minutes from O’Hare Airport and within walking distance of several hotels.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24205 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:03:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24205-aspe-medgas-workshop-returns-to-chicago ASPE MedGas Workshop Returns to Chicago .jpg Exhibitors are invited to apply for the opportunity to present their latest products to a select group of the industry's most influential media. Exhibitors are invited to apply for the opportunity to present their latest products to a select group of the industry's most influential media.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24200 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24200-applications-now-open-for-2027-kbis-hard-hat-media-tour Applications Now Open for 2027 KBIS Hard Hat Media Tour.jpg The 2027 edition debuts a media partnership with LUXE Interiors + Design. The 2027 edition debuts a media partnership with LUXE Interiors + Design.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24154 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:51:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24154-nkba-seeks-nominations-for-2027-hall-of-fame-inductees NKBA Seeks Nominations for 2027 Hall of Fame Inductees.jpg The only event of its kind, W2W brought women in the kitchen and bath industry together for three days of connection, mentorship, and industry insight. The only event of its kind, W2W brought women in the kitchen and bath industry together for three days of connection, mentorship, and industry insight.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24106 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24106-nkba-hosts-5th-annual-women-to-women-conference-in-new-orleans NKBA Hosts 5th Annual Women to Women Conference in New Orleans.jpg The NKBA Design Competition is now accepting submissions through Oct. 4, with new categories and more than $125,000 in cash prizes. The NKBA Design Competition is now accepting submissions through Oct. 4, with new categories and more than $125,000 in cash prizes.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24042 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24042-nkba-design-competition-opens-with-new-categories-business-of-home-partnership NKBA Design Competition Opens With New Categories, Business of Home Partnership.jpg More than 600 exhibitors will convene at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Feb. 2-4, 2027. More than 600 exhibitors will convene at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Feb. 2-4, 2027.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24031 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24031-kbis-2027-registration-now-open KBIS 2027 Registration Now Open.jpg The show returns to Las Vegas where it will make its permanent home. The show returns to Las Vegas where it will make its permanent home. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24030 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24030-nahb-ibs-2027-registration-now-open NAHB IBS 2027 Registration Now Open.jpg You’re standing at the back of your truck making sure you have everything for the boiler install today. You’re standing at the back of your truck making sure you have everything for the boiler install today.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24013 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24013-right-part-wrong-place PHCN0926_Air Dirt Seps Wrong Location.jpg Steam built the industrial age, but it doesn’t have to run it any longer. In fact, in many cases, it shouldn’t. Steam built the industrial age, but it doesn’t have to run it any longer. In fact, in many cases, it shouldn’t.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23969 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23969-hot-water-for-process-stop-using-steam-to-make-hot-water PE0926_Armstrong_Main Image.jpg The 2026 ASHRAE Student Design Competition winners will be recognized at the 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Chicago. The 2026 ASHRAE Student Design Competition winners will be recognized at the 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Chicago.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23951 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23951-2026-ashrae-student-design-competition-winners-highlight-next-generation-building-solutions 2026 ASHRAE Student Design Competition Winners Highlight Next-Generation Building Solutions.jpg Industry experts are invited to join as panelists for NEXTStage and the LUXURY Lounge, and as hosts for the KBIS Podcast Studio. Industry experts are invited to join as panelists for NEXTStage and the LUXURY Lounge, and as hosts for the KBIS Podcast Studio.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23947 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:15:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23947-kbis-2027-opens-call-for-presenters-as-show-returns-to-las-vegas KBIS 2027 Opens Call for Presenters as Show Returns to Las Vegas.jpg The latest thermostats win a 2026 Red Dot Design Award and 2026 iF Design Award honoring exceptional product design and user experience. The latest thermostats win a 2026 Red Dot Design Award and 2026 iF Design Award honoring exceptional product design and user experience.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23925 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:24:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23925-honeywell-home-elitepro-smart-thermostat-earns-prestigious-international-design-awards Honeywell Home ElitePRO Smart Thermostat Earns Prestigious International Design Awards.jpg The annual program awards five scholarships to students pursuing careers in construction, architecture, design and the skilled trades. The annual program awards five scholarships to students pursuing careers in construction, architecture, design and the skilled trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23924 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:24:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23924-houzz-announces-2027-scholarship-program-for-future-construction-and-design-professionals Houzz Announces 2027 Scholarship Program for Future Construction and Design Professionals.jpg Let us know who you believe is an exemplary plumbing engineer in the profession by Sept. 10, 2026. Let us know who you believe is an exemplary plumbing engineer in the profession by Sept. 10, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23725 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23725-nominate-plumbing-engineers-2026-engineer-of-the-year PE EOTY 2025.jpg Water use in laboratories is fundamental, as professionals rely on it while searching for solutions or answers through experimentation and research. Water use in laboratories is fundamental, as professionals rely on it while searching for solutions or answers through experimentation and research. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23878 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:34:57 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23878-why-water-design-matters-in-laboratories PE0726_ASU ISTB-12 Laboratory.jpg The construction industry is experiencing a pivotal moment, where rising costs and labor shortages demand a smarter, more integrated approach to building. The construction industry is experiencing a pivotal moment, where rising costs and labor shortages demand a smarter, more integrated approach to building.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23857 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23857-beyond-prefab-how-to-make-industrialized-construction-work PHCN0826_IC battery plant construction.jpg One of the biggest challenges for professional engineers, distributors and contractors is low or non-existent water pressure in busy spaces. One of the biggest challenges for professional engineers, distributors and contractors is low or non-existent water pressure in busy spaces.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23824 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23824-designing-for-demand-how-to-right-size-pressure-boosting-systems PE0826_Main Image_Best Practices 1.jpg As technology evolves in buildings, more systems are generating data about their own performance, and our knowledge of how to operate buildings more safely and sustainably continues to grow with it. As technology evolves in buildings, more systems are generating data about their own performance, and our knowledge of how to operate buildings more safely and sustainably continues to grow with it.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23822 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23822-what-is-a-bms-and-why-plumbing-systems-cant-be-left-out PE0726_BMS main image.jpg In the HVAC industry, it’s easy to feel like everything is becoming more advanced and more complicated. Building automation systems (BASs) are more capable. In the HVAC industry, it’s easy to feel like everything is becoming more advanced and more complicated. Building automation systems (BASs) are more capable.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23820 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23820-back-to-basics-why-fundamentals-win PE0826_Hydronics Garfield Main Image.jpg Ask any facility manager or plumber, and they’ll tell you that identifying and fixing crossflow issues is one of the challenges that costs them significant time and effort on the job. Ask any facility manager or plumber, and they’ll tell you that identifying and fixing crossflow issues is one of the challenges that costs them significant time and effort on the job.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23688 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23688-a-faster-way-to-find-crossflow-problems LFUSG-CS - Spec Sheet Rendering 4 - With Sleeve.jpg Some existing systems were never hydraulically calculated. Some were designed around pipe schedules. Some have little or no remaining safety margin. Add a backflow preventer without understanding the available water supply, system demand and device pressure loss, and a system that once appeared adequate may fail to deliver. Some existing systems were never hydraulically calculated. Some were designed around pipe schedules. Some have little or no remaining safety margin. Add a backflow preventer without understanding the available water supply, system demand and device pressure loss, and a system that once appeared adequate may fail to deliver.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23687 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23687-retrofitting-backflow-preventers-without-undercutting-sprinkler-performance iStock-96646591.jpg 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23668 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23668-aspe-september-medgas-workshop-heads-to-atlanta ASPE September MedGas Workshop Heads to Atlanta.jpg During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees. During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23600 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23600-aspe-announces-2026-convention-and-expo-technical-education-program ASPE Announces 2026 Convention & Expo Technical Education Program.jpg