Industry Community News https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us AFSA45 Set for San Antonio AFSA45 will bring fire sprinkler professionals to San Antonio Sept. 27-30 for education, exhibits, networking and the National Apprentice Competition.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23538 Thu, 28 May 2026 17:14:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23538-afsa45-set-for-san-antonio AFSA45 Set for San Antonio.jpg PHCC Announces Retirement of CEO Cindy Sheridan, Selects Dan Quinonez as Next CEO Sheridan’s legacy as PHCC’s first female CEO has been shaped by a commitment to collaboration and alignment across PHCC and the plumbing and HVACR profession.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23524 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:17:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23524-phcc-announces-retirement-of-ceo-cindy-sheridan-selects-dan-quinonez-as-next-ceo PHCC Announces Retirement of CEO Cindy Sheridan, Selects Dan Quinonez as Next CEO.jpg Legend Valve Mourns the Passing of David Hickman, Chairman, CEO, and Former President Legend Valve announces with profound sadness the passing of David Hickman, chairman of the board, CEO, and former president.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23523 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:59:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23523-legend-valve-mourns-the-passing-of-david-hickman-chairman-ceo-and-former-president Legend Valve Mourns the Passing of David Hickman, Chairman, CEO, and President.jpg Housecall Pro Unveils Platform Redesign at Built to Last Spring Summit 2026 The free virtual event on June 4 will feature AI education, Spanish-language programming, major product updates, and recognition of the next generation of trades leaders.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23522 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:34:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23522-housecall-pro-unveils-platform-redesign-at-built-to-last-spring-summit-2026 Housecall Pro Unveils Platform Redesign at Built to Last Spring Summit 2026.jpg ClimateMaster Recognizes John Bailey for Receiving IGSHPA Ambassador Award ClimateMaster recognizes John Bailey for receiving the IGSHPA Ambassador Award, presented at the organization’s annual conference.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23518 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23518-climatemaster-recognizes-john-bailey-for-receiving-igshpa-ambassador-award ClimateMaster Recognizes John Bailey for Receiving IGSHPA Ambassador Award.jpg Skills Ontario Welcomes Provincial Investment to Expand Training for In-Demand Careers This landmark investment represents a significant step forward in strengthening Ontario’s workforce and preparing students for rewarding, in-demand careers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23517 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:44:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23517-skills-ontario-welcomes-provincial-investment-to-expand-training-for-in-demand-careers Skills Ontario Welcomes Provincial Investment to Expand Training for In-Demand Careers.webp The Training Center Launches Summer Trade School Program for New Jersey High Schoolers This 10-day accelerated multi-trade bootcamp is designed to give students ages 16–19 and recent graduates a hands-on head start in one of the state’s most in-demand essential trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23516 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:47:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23516-the-training-center-launches-summer-trade-school-program-for-new-jersey-high-schoolers The Training Center Launches Summer Trade School Program for New Jersey High Schoolers.jpg HVACR Controls Innovation Unites Industry Pros at Unified Group Controls Forum This multi-day event featured collaborative conversations, educational sessions and valuable networking; all led by Forum MC Mark Heikkila of Peterson Sheet Metal.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23515 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:15:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23515-hvacr-controls-innovation-unites-industry-pros-at-unified-group-controls-forum HVACR Controls Innovation Unites Industry Pros at Unified Group Controls Forum.jpg U.S. Department of Education Issues Final Rule to Create New Workforce Pell Grant Program The U.S. Department of Education’s new Workforce Pell Grant program will allow students to use Pell Grants for short-term job training programs beginning July 1, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23514 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23514-us-department-of-education-issues-final-rule-to-create-new-workforce-pell-grant-program U.S. Department of Education Issues Final Rule to Create New Workforce Pell Grant Program.jpg Eastern Energy Expo Records Successful Show Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Eastern Energy Expo welcomed more than 3,800 attendees and 215 exhibitors to Mohegan Sun, marking one of the show’s most successful events to date.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23513 Wed, 27 May 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23513-eastern-energy-expo-records-successful-show Eastern Energy Expo Records Successful Show.jpg ISEA and J. J. Keller Release 2026 PPE Pain Points Study Results The research highlights steady progress yet ongoing challenges with compliance, comfort, and fit affecting worker safety.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23512 Wed, 27 May 2026 11:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23512-isea-and-j-j-keller-release-2026-ppe-pain-points-study-results ISEA and J. J. Keller Release 2026 PPE Pain Points Study Results.jpg International Code Council Releases 2024 IBC Essential Fire Safety Provisions Publication These publications include code provisions with commentary designed for emerging economies and provides an entry point to International Codes-based building regulation.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23511 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23511-international-code-council-releases-2024-ibc-essential-fire-safety-provisions-publication International Code Council Releases 2024 IBC Essential Fire Safety Provisions Publication.webp Evergreen Supply Network Announces Planned Dissolution Evergreen Supply Network has announced its planned voluntary dissolution following careful review by its leadership and board of directors.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23501 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23501-harrison-energy-partners-joins-synergy-solution-group Evergreen Supply Network Announces Planned Dissolution.jpg Nominations Open for the MSCA Everyday Hero Award MSCA will honor its 2026 Everyday Hero Award recipient at the MSCA26 Conference while also recognizing past nominees throughout the year.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23500 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:25:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23500-nominations-open-for-the-msca-everyday-hero-award Nominations Open for the MSCA Everyday Hero Award.png MCAA Welcomes Mike Pantelides as Executive Director of Government Affairs Former Annapolis mayor Mike Pantelides joins MCAA to lead government affairs and advocacy initiatives beginning May 26.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23499 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23499-mcaa-welcomes-mike-pantelides-as-executive-director-of-government-affairs MCAA Welcomes Mike Pantelides as Executive Director of Government Affairs.jpg Congratulations to Will Pedersen, Recipient of Finding Your GreatFuture Scholarship Congratulations to Will Pedersen on receiving the Finding Your GreatFuture Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on March 18th.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23498 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:27:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23498-congratulations-to-will-pedersen-recipient-of-the-finding-your-greatfuture-scholarship Congratulations to Will Pedersen, Recipient of the Finding Your GreatFuture Scholarship.jpg HER Heating & Cooling Achieves National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification This prestigious certification recognizes the company as a woman-owned, operated, and controlled business, reinforcing its commitment to diversity, innovation, and leadership within the HVAC industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23495 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:49:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23495-her-heating-and-cooling-achieves-national-womens-business-enterprise-certification HER-Heating--Cooling-Achieves-National-Womens-Business-Enterprise-Certification_NEW.jpg HER-Heating--Cooling-Achieves-National-Womens-Business-Enterprise-Certification_NEW.jpg FCPS Adult and Community Education Announces Expanded Skilled Trades Scholarship Opportunities for Fall 2026 The initiative reflects FCPS ACE’s continued investment in workforce development and expanding access to career training in high-demand industries.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23494 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:10:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23494-fcps-adult-and-community-education-announces-expanded-skilled-trades-scholarship-opportunities-for-fall-2026 FCPS Adult and Community Education Announces Expanded Skilled Trades Scholarship Opportunities for Fall 2026.jpg ACEC Research Institute Releases Engineering Business Sentiment Survey The ACEC Research Institute has released its Engineering Business Sentiment Survey Q2, painting a picture of an industry that remains fundamentally sound.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23492 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23492-cec-research-institute-releases-engineering-business-sentiment-survey-q2 ACEC Research Institute Releases Engineering Business Sentiment Survey .jpg IAPMO Seeks Technical Experts for UPC, UMC Task Groups The deadline to apply is June 22.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23491 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23491-iapmo-seeks-technical-experts-for-upc-umc-task-groups IAPMO Seeks Technical Experts for UPC, UMC Task Groups.webp PDI Appoints Fielding Alderman as President PDI has named Fielding Alderman as president to continue its vision for distinction and growth across its distribution platforms and kitchen, bath, and lighting consumer market.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23490 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:20:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23490-pdi-appoints-fielding-alderman-as-president PDI Appoints Fielding Alderman as President .jpg Wolseley Canada Invests $10,000 in Groundwater Research Wolseley Canada is proud to announce a $10,000 investment in Living Lake Canada’s Oldman Watershed Groundwater Program. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23493 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23493-wolseley-canada-invests-10-000-in-groundwater-research Wolseley Canada Invests $10,000 in Groundwater Research.webp EVAPCO Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation in Evaporative Cooling and Heat Transfer EVAPCO is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of growth from a small Baltimore refrigeration business into a global manufacturer of heat transfer solutions serving industries worldwide.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23476 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23476-evapco-celebrates-50-years-of-innovation-in-evaporative-cooling-and-heat-transfer EVAPCO Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation in Evaporative Cooling and Heat Transfer.jpg Winsupply Launches NASCAR Partnership With Jordan Anderson Racing The “Win with Winsupply” program will sponsor Jordan Anderson Racing’s No. 32 Chevrolet for six 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races while offering hospitality experiences for local company owners, employees and customers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23475 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:26:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23475-winsupply-launches-nascar-partnership-with-jordan-anderson-racing Winsupply Launches NASCAR Partnership With Jordan Anderson Racing.jpg HARDI Opposes EPA Changes to Technology Transitions Rule as Costly Mistake for HVACR Industry HARDI said the changes undermine the market certainty needed to support the ongoing HFC phasedown and risk increasing refrigerant demand beyond what the industry is legally allowed to supply.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23474 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23474-hardi-opposes-epa-changes-to-technology-transitions-rule-as-costly-mistake-for-hvacr-industry HARDI Opposes EPA Changes to Technology Transitions Rule as Costly Mistake for HVACR Industry.webp Johnson Controls Heat Pumps Deliver 32% Reduction in Annual Heating Costs While Cutting Heating Emissions by 55% Johnson Controls heat pumps are being deployed across industries where reliability, performance and economics are critical, demonstrating results at commercial, industrial and district scale.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23473 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23473-johnson-controls-heat-pumps-deliver-32-reduction-in-annual-heating-costs-while-cutting-heating-emissions-by-55 Johnson Controls Heat Pumps Deliver 32% Reduction in Annual Heating Costs While Cutting Heating Emissions by 55%.jpg Over 1,500 Attend First-Ever Maine Skills Expo at SMCC; $22,500 in Scholarships Awarded The event drew over 1,500 attendees eager to fill the gym floor and nearby parking lot to engage with 70 hands-on trades exhibits.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23472 Thu, 21 May 2026 17:10:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23472-over-1-500-attend-first-ever-maine-skills-expo-at-smcc-22-500-in-scholarships-awarded Over 1,500 Attend First-Ever Maine Skills Expo at SMCC; $22,500 in Scholarships Awarded.jpg Construction Industry Leaders Unite Around Mental Health With 988 on Hard Hats Nationwide Hard Hat Courage initiative launches “A Call To Save Lives” campaign during Mental Health Awareness Month to destigmatize mental health in the construction industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23471 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23471-construction-industry-leaders-unite-around-mental-health-with-988-on-hard-hats-nationwide Construction Industry Leaders Unite Around Mental Health With 988 on Hard Hats Nationwide.jpg A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

A. O. Smith announced Carrie L. Anderson as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, succeeding Charles T. Lauber, who will retire after more than 26 years with the company.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470-a-o-smith-announces-retirement-of-charles-t-lauber-and-appointment-of-carrie-l-anderson-as-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.jpg From Service to Skilled Trades: America’s Most Overlooked Workforce Pipeline With their technical training, discipline and hands-on experience, veterans are uniquely positioned to meet labor shortage demands while finding a meaningful career in the trades. 


]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23469 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:28:37 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23469-from-service-to-skilled-trades-americas-most-overlooked-workforce-pipeline From Service to Skilled Trades- America’s Mos Overlooked Workforce Pipeline.jpg