Mechanical

Oatey Co. Promotes Alan Toot to Vice President of Engineering

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:01:00 -0400

Toot will lead Oatey's engineering team, driving product innovation and long-term growth.

Sonnhalter Honors the Life and Legacy of Founder John Sonnhalter

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:45:00 -0400

Sonnhalter announces with great sadness the passing of its founder, C. John Sonnhalter.

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.

QuickFitting Expands Brass Push-to-Connect Line

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:42:00 -0400

QuickFitting has announced that it has expanded its brass push-to-connect product line with 47 new SKUs across eight product categories.

BDR Names Ryan Farris as New CEO

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:26:00 -0400

Founder Bruce Wiseman to move into the role of executive chairman as the company strengthens its leadership team for long-term growth.

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.

Texas Adopts 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code

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

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

Show Us Your Truck!

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:25:00 -0400

We want to feature your truck in our October 2026 issue of PHC News.

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.

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.

ServiceForge Launches Free Scheduling, Booking and Payments for Every U.S. Trade Contractor

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:02:00 -0400

The new tier provides appointment-setting, integrated payment processing and online booking page and more.

New Trimble AI Takeoff Capabilities Cut MEP Estimating Time and Increase Accuracy

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:53:00 -0400

AI-powered workflows streamline the bidding process to optimize workforce productivity and increase bid accuracy.

NTI Expands Training Program to Reno-Sparks to Ease Trade Worker Shortage

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:01:00 -0400

NTI will open fifth campus at the The Oddie District to bring HVAC, plumbing, and electrical programs to Northern Nevada.

AI Adoption in Construction Takes More Than Speed

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

The Small Contractor Advantage

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

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.

Google: Growing the Next Generation of American Workers

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:40:00 -0400

Google is expanding its total support for the skilled trades, helping train 300,000 skilled workers for high-demand careers.

Louisiana HB953: A Warning Sign for the Trades

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:28:00 -0400

On June 12, 2026, Governor Jeff Landry signed HB953 into law — and with it, Louisiana enacted what PHCC believes to be the most damaging rollback of plumbing licensure standards seen anywhere in the country in recent memory.

IAPMO's Hugo 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.

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.

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.

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.

IAPMO Seeks UPC Task Group Members

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

The deadline to apply is July 15.

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.

Bring Back the Trades and Milwaukee Tool Award First Tool Grant to Manchester School of Technology

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:23:00 -0400

Vocational students were surprised with professional-grade Electrical Tool Kit in inaugural award of the national grant program.

IAPMO Advances Development of 2027 USHGC and USPSHTC During Technical Committee Meetings

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:04:00 -0400

IAPMO advances development of the 2027 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code following technical committee review of public comments.

Congratulations to Jill Kennicott, Recipient of Ferguson Women in Mechanical Industry Scholarship

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Congratulations to Jill Kennicott on receiving a Ferguson Women in the Mechanical Industry Scholarship at MCAA26 this past March.