Mechanical

Report on Comments Toward Development of 2027 USHGC, USPSHTC, WE•Stand Now Available for Online Download

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:22:00 -0400

The 2026 Reports on Comments for IAPMO’s 2027 USHGC, USPSHTC and WE•Stand are now available for public review, with comments due Oct. 30.

IAPMO Signs MOUs With CIPHE, ASPE at 14th World Plumbing Conference

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:42:00 -0400

IAPMO, CIPHE and ASPE join forces to tackle global plumbing challenges through expanded collaboration on sustainability, water efficiency, education and innovation.

MCAA President Curtis Harbour Highlights Strong MCAA-UA Partnership at UA Convention

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:16:00 -0400

MCAA President Curtis Harbour highlights a strengthened UA-MCAA partnership and the opportunities ahead for the union mechanical construction industry.

Every Construction Company Needs a Technology Playbook

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

If you step into most contractors’ offices and ask how they decide what technology to buy (or more and more these days with AI and various low/no code platforms), you will get some version of the same answer.

New Kid on the Block

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Shaw Supply, a wholesale plumbing and mechanical distributor that opened its doors in Long Island City, New York, in August 2025, is a brand-new independent in an industry where that’s become a rarity.

IWSH, Local Plumbers Complete Major Upgrades at Los Angeles Mission

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:01:00 -0400

IWSH has completed a major plumbing upgrade at the Los Angeles Mission, strengthening essential facilities used by more than 1,000 people each day.

Congratulations to Coleton Haggin, Recipient of Thomas J. Wanner Memorial Scholarship

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:55:00 -0400

Congratulations to Coleton Haggin on receiving the Thomas J. Wanner Memorial Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast this past spring in Phoenix.

New Skills Ontario Employment Training Program Sees Almost $1.2 Million Investment From Ontario Government

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:13:00 -0400

The Trade Up, Move Up Program will support 250 individuals looking to enter the skilled trades.

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.