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IAPMO Aguilar to Receive ANSI Meritorious Service Award

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:50:00 -0400

IAPMO’s Hugo Aguilar has been named a recipient of ANSI’s Meritorious Service Award for contributions to the U.S. voluntary standards system.

BrickHouse GPS and Grady Bay Capital Partner to Expand GPS Tracking and Fleet Telematics Platform

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:56:00 -0400

BrickHouse GPS has announced that it has been recapitalized in partnership with Grady Bay Capital, a private equity sponsor focused on lower-middle-market subscription businesses.

Viega Foundation Supports PERIOD. on Menstrual Hygiene Day and Beyond

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:25:00 -0400

Viega is stepping beyond the jobsite to support a different kind of infrastructure: dignity, health, and access for women and girls.

Daikin Applied Breaks Ground on $30M Solutions and Technical Institute to Support Future HVAC Workforce

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:55:11 -0400

The state-of-the-art facility will provide hands-on learning with live commercial equipment, helping develop the next generation of technical, engineering, sales and service talent.

Engineering First Safety for Industrial Cooling — With No Compromise

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0400

Industrial cooling safety is entering a new era shaped by stricter environmental requirements, new refrigerants, and rising expectations for equipment safety under real operating conditions.

Sonnhalter Continues Tradition With 17th Annual Tool Drive Supporting Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:16:00 -0400

Since launching the initiative in 2010, Sonnhalter’s Tool Drive has raised $603,000 in donations to support Habitat’s mission of providing safe, affordable housing opportunities throughout Northeast Ohio.

ASHRAE Celebrates World Refrigeration Day 2026

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:47:00 -0400

This year's theme, "Cool Intelligence," showcases the innovation, expertise and advanced technologies that are transforming refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems.

WaterFurnace Names Ryan Johnson and Dean Grunseth New Vice Presidents to Drive Residential and Commercial Growth

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:03:00 -0400

These promotions follow the retirements of Bruce Cole, former vice president of residential sales and marketing, and Paul Selking, former vice president of commercial sales and marketing.

MAB Honors Fort Wayne Utility Engineer Matthew Wirtz for Leadership

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:25:12 -0400

The Municipal Advisory Board recognized Matthew Wirtz, P.E., for advancing HDPE pipe best practices and supporting water infrastructure improvements across North America.

APR Supply Co. Enters Due Diligence to Acquire Mutual Wholesalers' Wheeling Operation

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:13:00 -0400

The move would give APR its first location in West Virginia.

UA/MCAA Included in Google.org $50 Million Skilled Trades Workforce Investment

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:14:00 -0400

MCAA is pleased to be part of a major national workforce development effort announced by Google.org to help prepare more than 300,000 American workers for high-demand skilled trades careers across more than 20 states.

Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion of Wildwood, Florida, Facility

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

States and Provinces Are Adopting IGSHPA Training

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:41:00 -0400

IGSHPA continues to work with U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and federal governments to ensure that GSHPs are being designed and installed for long-term success.

SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for Upcoming Engineering Solutions Symposium

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:27:00 -0400

The symposium will bring together leading experts to address the complex challenges of protecting historic structures, cultural assets, and irreplaceable heritage sites from fire.

ASME Announces New President, Members, and Nominees to Board of Governors

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:05:00 -0400

ASME has announced its new president, four newly elected Board of Governors members, and nominees for future leadership positions following its annual meeting.

ANSI Invites Stakeholders to Help Shape Standards for Frontier AI Risk Management

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:45:00 -0400

A new INCITS standards initiative will develop a framework for managing the unique risks associated with advanced frontier AI systems, and stakeholders from industry, government, academia, and civil society are encouraged to participate.

Fire Prevention Week 2026 Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Safety

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:33:00 -0400

NFPA has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week 2026, Oct. 4–10.

Charles Fishman to Keynote AWWA ACE26 in Washington, D.C.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:12:00 -0400

Fishman's keynote will set the tone for ACE26’s “Water Heroes” theme by spotlighting the people behind essential work that often goes unseen.

Housecall Pro Appoints Stan Chia as CEO

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:02:00 -0400

The proven technology, platform and public-company executive will lead Housecall Pro's next phase of growth and AI-powered innovation.

Safe Monitoring Group Acquires LeakLogics

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:50:00 -0400

Safe Monitoring Group has acquired LeakLogics, expanding its refrigerant leak detection, monitoring and compliance service capabilities throughout the Americas.

Watts Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:18:00 -0400

The report highlights the company’s dedication to environmental, social and governance practices and continued commitment to creating high-performance solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency.

IAPMO Seeks UPC Task Group Members

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:13:00 -0400

The deadline to apply is July 15.

Trimble Opens Entries for 2026 Construction Innovation Awards

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:18:00 -0400

Nominations are due by Aug. 14, 2026.

Wells Fargo Pledges $1 Million Donation Toward Skilled Trades in Pennsylvania

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:52:00 -0400

This additional donation from Wells Fargo underscores its broader commitment to economic empowerment and workforce development across the communities it serves.

IAPMO Publishes 2027 Editions of UPC, UMC

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:06:00 -0400

The newly published 2027 UPC and UMC introduce significant code updates while accompanying training manuals and guides help professionals understand and apply the changes.

National Plumbing Competition Draws Top Talent to SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:54:00 -0400

The 2026 National Plumbing Competition drew 48 of the country’s top plumbing students currently enrolled in high school, vocational, technical and post-secondary schools.

WCC Launches ASPE-Accredited CEU Course on Data Center Water Treatment

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:54:00 -0400

The course examines the critical role of water treatment in data center power generation and server cooling systems.

Watts Launches “American Manufacturing at Its Best” eLearning Campaign

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:35:00 -0400

Watts has announced the launch of its "American Manufacturing at its Best" eLearning campaign to celebrate the legacy, innovation, and people behind the company’s family of U.S. brands.

Copper Development Association Supports Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals at SkillsUSA National Championships

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:10:00 -0400

The association’s longstanding partnership with PHCC Educational Foundation helps provide materials, expertise, and mentorship to aspiring plumbers from across the country.

ASPE Announces 2026 Convention & Expo Technical Education Program

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:57:00 -0400

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.