https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us The awards recognize distributors that demonstrate exceptional growth, strong partnerships, and commitment to supporting contractors. The awards recognize distributors that demonstrate exceptional growth, strong partnerships, and commitment to supporting contractors.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23737 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23737-apr-supply-co-receives-two-top-manufacturer-awards APR Supply Co. Receives Two Top Manufacturer Awards.jpg Help us celebrate those who are carrying the torch from previous generations and keeping the PHCP industry burning bright! Help us celebrate those who are carrying the torch from previous generations and keeping the PHCP industry burning bright!

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23736 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:02:21 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23736-nominate-a-young-professional-for-our-2026-generation-phcp-honorary-listing Generation PHCP.jpg The Winsupply Family of Companies is growing its national Area Leader team with several new appointments responsible for coaching and recruiting entrepreneurs in wholesale distribution. The Winsupply Family of Companies is growing its national Area Leader team with several new appointments responsible for coaching and recruiting entrepreneurs in wholesale distribution.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23733 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23733-winsupply-inc-area-leader-team-grows-strategically Winsupply Inc. Area Leader Team Grows Strategically.jpg The PHCC vice president emphasized apprenticeships, workforce development and the essential role of plumbing and HVAC professionals in America's future. The PHCC vice president emphasized apprenticeships, workforce development and the essential role of plumbing and HVAC professionals in America's future.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23732 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23732-tony-bertolino-discusses-impact-future-of-skilled-trades-at-america250-event-on-national-mall Tony Bertolino Discusses Impact, Future of Skilled Trades at America250 Event on National Mall.jpg APR Supply Co. is proud to continue supporting events that strengthen the communities they serve through employee involvement and local partnerships. APR Supply Co. is proud to continue supporting events that strengthen the communities they serve through employee involvement and local partnerships.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23729 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:03:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23729-apr-supply-co-continues-longstanding-support-of-tour-de-lebanon-valley APR Supply Co. Continues Longstanding Support of Tour de Lebanon.jpg AI-powered workflows streamline the bidding process to optimize workforce productivity and increase bid accuracy. AI-powered workflows streamline the bidding process to optimize workforce productivity and increase bid accuracy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23728 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23728-new-trimble-ai-takeoff-capabilities-cut-mep-estimating-time-and-increase-accuracy New Trimble AI Takeoff Capabilities Cut MEP Estimating Time and Increase Accuracy.jpg The announcement follows a period of meaningful transition for Legend and reinforces the company’s focus on stability, continuity, and long-term growth.

The announcement follows a period of meaningful transition for Legend and reinforces the company’s focus on stability, continuity, and long-term growth. ]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23727 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23727-legend-valve-announces-executive-leadership-promotions Legend Valve Announces Executive Leadership Promotions.webp The campaign will run from July 1 through August 9 and provides participants with access to a library of free, on-demand accredited courses. The campaign will run from July 1 through August 9 and provides participants with access to a library of free, on-demand accredited courses.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23724 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23724-watts-launches-your-pdh-pipeline-training-campaign Watts Launches Your PDH Pipeline Training Campaign.jpg The offer is available for valued wholesale channel partners and their customers. The offer is available for valued wholesale channel partners and their customers. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23721 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23721-a-o-smith-launches-summer-promotion-with-participating-wholesale-partners A. O. Smith Launches Summer Promotion with Participating Wholesale Partners.jpg NTI will open fifth campus at the The Oddie District to bring HVAC, plumbing, and electrical programs to Northern Nevada. NTI will open fifth campus at the The Oddie District to bring HVAC, plumbing, and electrical programs to Northern Nevada.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23718 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23718-national-technical-institute-expands-training-program-to-reno-sparks-to-ease-trade-worker-shortage National Technical Institute Expands Training Program to Reno-Sparks to Ease Trade Worker Shortage .jpg If you search the Internet for the definition of the word “business,” you’ll find a version of this idea: “Business is an organization that provides goods and services to the community in exchange for money, with the goal of becoming profitable.” If you search the Internet for the definition of the word “business,” you’ll find a version of this idea: “Business is an organization that provides goods and services to the community in exchange for money, with the goal of becoming profitable.”

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23699 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23699-the-spirit-of-business iStock-2273427890.jpg Ask any facility manager or plumber, and they’ll tell you that identifying and fixing crossflow issues is one of the challenges that costs them significant time and effort on the job. Ask any facility manager or plumber, and they’ll tell you that identifying and fixing crossflow issues is one of the challenges that costs them significant time and effort on the job.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23688 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23688-a-faster-way-to-find-crossflow-problems LFUSG-CS - Spec Sheet Rendering 4 - With Sleeve.jpg Some existing systems were never hydraulically calculated. Some were designed around pipe schedules. Some have little or no remaining safety margin. Add a backflow preventer without understanding the available water supply, system demand and device pressure loss, and a system that once appeared adequate may fail to deliver. Some existing systems were never hydraulically calculated. Some were designed around pipe schedules. Some have little or no remaining safety margin. Add a backflow preventer without understanding the available water supply, system demand and device pressure loss, and a system that once appeared adequate may fail to deliver.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23687 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23687-retrofitting-backflow-preventers-without-undercutting-sprinkler-performance iStock-96646591.jpg In a 2025 article in Health Facilities Management titled “Deferred maintenance and master planning,” author Mike Mochel discusses the growing need for organizations to prioritize infrastructure renewal due to building age and systems that are beyond their serviceable life. In a 2025 article in Health Facilities Management titled “Deferred maintenance and master planning,” author Mike Mochel discusses the growing need for organizations to prioritize infrastructure renewal due to building age and systems that are beyond their serviceable life.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23686 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23686-working-in-existing-buildings PE0726_Utility Tunnel.jpg On July 1, 1976, President Gerald Ford dedicated the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum as “a perfect birthday present from the American people to themselves.” More than 1 million visitors passed through its doors in the first six weeks. On July 1, 1976, President Gerald Ford dedicated the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum as “a perfect birthday present from the American people to themselves.” More than 1 million visitors passed through its doors in the first six weeks.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23685 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23685-from-bicentennial-to-semiquincentennial-plumbing-the-modernization-of-the-national-air-and-space-museum PE0726_Air and Space Museum main image_rev.jpg In hospitals and outpatient facilities, the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) is the standard basis for patient care and staff safety requirements for engineering and architectural firms to follow In hospitals and outpatient facilities, the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) is the standard basis for patient care and staff safety requirements for engineering and architectural firms to follow

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23684 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23684-the-latest-fgi-guidelines-and-sink-mounted-eyewash-station-changes PE0726_Flowing eye wash station.jpg The history of backflow prevention is a story of public health incidents over the years, in which health officials and members of the plumbing industry learned the dangers and health hazards associated with cross-connections after investigating backflow incidents that sickened and killed many people. The history of backflow prevention is a story of public health incidents over the years, in which health officials and members of the plumbing industry learned the dangers and health hazards associated with cross-connections after investigating backflow incidents that sickened and killed many people. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23679 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23679-the-history-of-backflow-prevention-and-plumbing-codes-part-1 PE0726_backflow shut-off valve.jpg SSPMA has announced that Evelyn Tochtrop and Joel Janssen have been selected as the recipients of the 2026 SSPMA Scholarship Program. SSPMA has announced that Evelyn Tochtrop and Joel Janssen have been selected as the recipients of the 2026 SSPMA Scholarship Program.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23717 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:34:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23717-sspma-announces-scholarship-winners SSPMA Announces Scholarship Winners.jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23716 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:07:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23716-in-compliance-joins-iapmo-family In Compliance Joins IAPMO Family.webp ServiceTitan has partnered with All Within My Hands to support workforce education through the Metallica Scholars Initiative. ServiceTitan has partnered with All Within My Hands to support workforce education through the Metallica Scholars Initiative.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23711 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23711-servicetitan-partners-with-all-within-my-hands-to-support-workforce-education ServiceTitan Partners With All Within My Hands to Support Workforce Education.jpg Rheem's recognition highlights the company's continued commitment to innovation and digital leadership across its global HVAC and water heating business. Rheem's recognition highlights the company's continued commitment to innovation and digital leadership across its global HVAC and water heating business.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23710 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:36:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23710-rheem-honored-at-2026-manufacturing-leadership-awards Rheem Honored at 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards.jpg Apogee Equity Partners announces the successful sale of its client, DB’s Plumbing and Drain. Apogee Equity Partners announces the successful sale of its client, DB’s Plumbing and Drain.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23709 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:19:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23709-apogee-equity-partners-advise-on-sale-of-dbs-plumbing-and-drain Apogee Equity Partners Advise on Sale of DB’s Plumbing and Drain.jpg Speakman joins Everflow’s growing house of brands. Speakman joins Everflow’s growing house of brands.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23693 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:39:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23693-everflow-announces-acquisition-of-speakman-brand Everflow Announces Acquisition of Speakman Brand.jpg Hernandez is focused on continued growth, collaboration, and investment in people. Hernandez is focused on continued growth, collaboration, and investment in people.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23673 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:25:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23673-cooney-brothers-announces-appointment-of-joe-hernandez-as-vice-president-of-sales Cooney Brothers Announces Appointment of Joe Hernandez as Vice President of Sales.jpg This new system builds on the original iHydrant technology to combine acoustic leak detection, pressure monitoring, and temperature data with machine learning tools. This new system builds on the original iHydrant technology to combine acoustic leak detection, pressure monitoring, and temperature data with machine learning tools.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23672 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:17:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23672-mcwane-launches-water-system-intelligence-platform-ihydrant-plus McWane Launches Water System Intelligence Platform iHydrant Plus.jpg The Primer provides both technical background and practical guidance to support early, informed involvement by local water providers. The Primer provides both technical background and practical guidance to support early, informed involvement by local water providers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23671 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23671-awe-releases-data-center-primer-for-water-service-providers AWE Releases Data Center Primer for Water Service Providers.jpg Taught by MedGas expert Mark Allen, the workshop provides the 32 hours of training needed to take the ASSE 6060: Medical Gas Systems Designer exam. Taught by MedGas expert Mark Allen, the workshop provides the 32 hours of training needed to take the ASSE 6060: Medical Gas Systems Designer exam.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23668 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23668-aspe-september-medgas-workshop-heads-to-atlanta ASPE September MedGas Workshop Heads to Atlanta.jpg The World Health Organization has released its updated guidelines for drinking-water quality, providing the latest global guidance to support countries in protecting public health through safe drinking-water. The World Health Organization has released its updated guidelines for drinking-water quality, providing the latest global guidance to support countries in protecting public health through safe drinking-water.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23667 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:19:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23667-who-unveils-third-addendum-to-guidelines-for-drinking-water-quality World Health Organization Unveils Third Addendum to Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality.jpg NFPA recognized outstanding accomplishments and leadership in fire, electrical, and life safety at its Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, part of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. NFPA recognized outstanding accomplishments and leadership in fire, electrical, and life safety at its Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, part of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23669 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:58:56 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23669-nfpa-recognizes-leaders-in-fire-and-life-safety-at-2026-stars-at-night-awards-gala NFPA Recognizes Leaders in Fire and Life Safety at 2026 Stars at Night Awards Gala.jpg President Jason Petkac and the Cleveland Winwater employees — Reggie Reed, Michael LaFollette, Jeffrey J. Petkac, and Nick Neill — officially opened their doors on Feb. 1, 2026. President Jason Petkac and the Cleveland Winwater employees — Reggie Reed, Michael LaFollette, Jeffrey J. Petkac, and Nick Neill — officially opened their doors on Feb. 1, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23666 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23666-cleveland-winwater-expands-winsupply-ohio-presence Cleveland Winwater Expands Winsupply Ohio Presence.jpg