Mechanical

ASHRAE Highlights Building Resources as Communities Face Water and Air Quality Challenges

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:48:00 -0400

The science-based guidance helps building professionals reduce risks from legionella and wildfire smoke.

Congratulations to Lily Lubs, Recipient of Reilly Family Memorial Scholarship

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:51:00 -0400

Congratulations to Lily Lubs on receiving the Reilly Family Memorial Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast in Phoenix.

Victaulic Expands European Modular Construction Capabilities With Acquisition of Arumani

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:49:00 -0400

The acquisition of Arumani strengthens Victaulic’s modular capabilities, accelerating project timelines and improving construction efficiency.

Texas Strengthens Building Safety and Resilience by Adopting 2024 International Codes

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:43:00 -0400

Texas has adopted three of the 2024 International Codes®, taking a significant step toward ensuring the efficiency and resiliency of its communities.

Ripley PR Wins Silver at Inaugural 2026 TITAN American Business Awards

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:24:00 -0400

Ripley PR has been named a silver winner in the TITAN American Business Awards’ Outstanding PR Campaign category for its work with Reins.

Congratulations to Preston McDonald, Recipient of the ATP Inspiring Future Leaders Scholarship

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:02:00 -0400

ATP presented a $2,500 scholarship designed to recognize, support, and inspire students whose goal is to pursue a degree in the mechanical industry.

Beyond Prefab: How to Make Industrialized Construction Work

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The construction industry is experiencing a pivotal moment, where rising costs and labor shortages demand a smarter, more integrated approach to building.

National Technical Institute Graduates 103 Certified HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Technicians From Phoenix Campus

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:01:00 -0400

NTI’s largest graduating class of 2026 fills critical HVAC, plumbing and electrical jobs.

Contractor Commerce Partners With Mediagistic

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:14:00 -0400

Contractor Commerce teams with Mediagistic to help home service companies convert more customers online.

BDR Brings High-Impact Training to Texas Contractors

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:53:00 -0400

BDR's two-day Profit and Growth Accelerator Series heads to Texas Aug. 18-19, offering home service contractors practical training to boost sales, pricing and profitability.

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.