https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us The new control allows users to fine-tune ON/OFF cycle times for hot water recirculation systems, helping improve comfort, efficiency and energy savings. The new control allows users to fine-tune ON/OFF cycle times for hot water recirculation systems, helping improve comfort, efficiency and energy savings.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24070 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24070-aquamotion-receives-18th-us-patent-for-circulator-control AquaMotion Receives 18th U.S. Patent for Circulator Control.jpg IAPMO’s Dain Hansen has been appointed to the U.S. Government’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee, bringing the plumbing and mechanical industry’s perspective to federal trade policy. IAPMO’s Dain Hansen has been appointed to the U.S. Government’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee, bringing the plumbing and mechanical industry’s perspective to federal trade policy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24069 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24069-iapmo-dain-hansen-appointed-to-us-government-industry-trade-advisory-committee IAPMO Dain Hansen Appointed to U.S. Government Industry Trade Advisory Committee.webp The announcement coincides with the introduction of CF Connect PLUS, a solution that integrates electronic faucets with building automation systems through native BACnet/IP connectivity. The announcement coincides with the introduction of CF Connect PLUS, a solution that integrates electronic faucets with building automation systems through native BACnet/IP connectivity.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24066 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24066-chicago-faucets-joins-bacnet-international Chicago Faucets Joins BACnet International.jpg Since launching the Tool Drive in 2010, Sonnhalter has helped collect $628,000 in donations to benefit Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. Since launching the Tool Drive in 2010, Sonnhalter has helped collect $628,000 in donations to benefit Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24063 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:11:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24063-17th-annual-sonnhalter-tool-drive-raises-more-than-25-000-worth-of-donations-for-greater-cleveland-habitat-for-humanity 17th Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive Raises More than $25,000.jpg The event connected hundreds of veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses with employers and business leaders. The event connected hundreds of veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses with employers and business leaders.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24062 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:58:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24062-rheem-supports-atlanta-veteran-community-at-vetlanta-event Rheem Supports Atlanta Veteran Community at VETLANTA Event.jpg In his new role, Andrew will shape and execute the division’s commercial strategy. In his new role, Andrew will shape and execute the division’s commercial strategy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24061 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24061-andrew-baines-named-senior-vice-president-of-sales-and-commercial-operations-for-sje-engineered-control-solutions-division Andrew Baines Named Senior Vice President of Sales and Commercial Operations for SJE Engineered Control Solutions Division.jpg The loan coincides with the company’s sponsorship of the public exhibit, which runs from Aug. 24 through Sept. 17 in the school’s Rolland Center Weatherhead Gallery. The loan coincides with the company’s sponsorship of the public exhibit, which runs from Aug. 24 through Sept. 17 in the school’s Rolland Center Weatherhead Gallery.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24055 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24055-franklin-electric-shares-global-water-perspectives-through-burtynsky-photography-exhibit Franklin Electric Shares Global Water Perspectives Through Burtynsky Photography Exhibit.jpg PMI26 heads to New Orleans Nov. 2-5 with a lineup of industry experts, leadership programming and timely sessions on water, regulation, trade, workforce development and more. PMI26 heads to New Orleans Nov. 2-5 with a lineup of industry experts, leadership programming and timely sessions on water, regulation, trade, workforce development and more.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24052 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:11:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24052-plumbing-manufacturers-international-sets-agenda-for-nov-2-5-new-orleans-conference Plumbing Manufacturers International Sets Agenda for Nov. 2-5 New Orleans Conference.jpg NIBCO expands its commercial and industrial presence with the acquisition of UniTorq Actuators and Controls, strengthening its valve actuation solutions portfolio. NIBCO expands its commercial and industrial presence with the acquisition of UniTorq Actuators and Controls, strengthening its valve actuation solutions portfolio.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24038 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:35:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24038-nibco-expands-industry-presence-with-acquisition-of-unitorq NIBCO Expands Industry Presence with Acquisition of UniTorq.jpg With nearly 20 years of experience in plumbing design, I’ve seen an evolution in philosophies around many topics. Some truths that many engineers for years held to be self-evident have been discovered to be questionable at best, and outright false in other cases. With nearly 20 years of experience in plumbing design, I’ve seen an evolution in philosophies around many topics. Some truths that many engineers for years held to be self-evident have been discovered to be questionable at best, and outright false in other cases.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24049 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24049-modernizing-grease-interceptor-selection PE0726_Grease Interceptor.jpg The Generation NEXT Award recognizes Oatey’s continued investment in young professionals and the Greater Cleveland workforce. The Generation NEXT Award recognizes Oatey’s continued investment in young professionals and the Greater Cleveland workforce.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24047 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:39:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24047-engage-cleveland-names-oatey-co-company-of-the-year-for-second-time Engage! Cleveland Names Oatey Co. Company of the Year for Second Time.jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24044 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:22:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24044-report-on-comments-toward-development-of-2027-ushgc-uspshtc-westand-now-available-for-online-download Report on Comments Toward Development of 2027 USHGC, USPSHTC, WE•Stand Now Available for Online Download.webp For more than four decades, Medovich has dedicated his career to protecting lives, advancing the sprinkler industry, and serving the people within it. For more than four decades, Medovich has dedicated his career to protecting lives, advancing the sprinkler industry, and serving the people within it. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24039 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24039-jack-medovich-receives-afsa-henry-s-parmelee-award Jack Medovich to Receive AFSA Henry S. Parmelee Award.jpg IAPMO, CIPHE and ASPE join forces to tackle global plumbing challenges through expanded collaboration on sustainability, water efficiency, education and innovation. IAPMO, CIPHE and ASPE join forces to tackle global plumbing challenges through expanded collaboration on sustainability, water efficiency, education and innovation.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24037 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24037-iapmo-signs-mous-with-ciphe-aspe-at-14th-world-plumbing-conference IAPMO Signs MOUs With CIPHE, ASPE at 14th World Plumbing Conference.webp Recipients were selected by the Watts backflow leadership team from nominations received through its website. Recipients were selected by the Watts backflow leadership team from nominations received through its website.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24036 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24036-watts-announces-2026-backflow-hero-award-recipients Watts Announces 2026 Backflow Hero Award Recipients.jpg BainUltra has hired Josh Marcom as its national sales manager, effective Sept. 1, 2026. BainUltra has hired Josh Marcom as its national sales manager, effective Sept. 1, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24034 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24034-bain-ultra-welcomes-josh-marcom Bain Ultra Welcomes Josh Marcom.jpg The recognition reinforces Oatey’s continued commitment to employee experience, well-being, development and long-term success. The recognition reinforces Oatey’s continued commitment to employee experience, well-being, development and long-term success.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24033 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24033-northcoast-99-names-oatey-co-top-workplace-in-northeast-ohio-for-16th-time NorthCoast 99 Names Oatey Co. Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio for 16th Time.jpg More than 600 exhibitors will convene at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Feb. 2-4, 2027. More than 600 exhibitors will convene at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Feb. 2-4, 2027.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24031 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24031-kbis-2027-registration-now-open KBIS 2027 Registration Now Open.jpg The show returns to Las Vegas where it will make its permanent home. The show returns to Las Vegas where it will make its permanent home. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24030 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24030-nahb-ibs-2027-registration-now-open NAHB IBS 2027 Registration Now Open.jpg Ken Smith, RPG Plumbing Services, Virginia Beach, Virginia, will become president of PHCC-National Association at CONNECT 2026, Oct. 19-22, in Milwaukee. Ken Smith, RPG Plumbing Services, Virginia Beach, Virginia, will become president of PHCC-National Association at CONNECT 2026, Oct. 19-22, in Milwaukee. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24017 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24017-q-and-a-with-incoming-phcc-president-ken-smith KenSmithHeadshot 1.jpg We planned to talk to Valerie Butler earlier in the day when we headed to see her at P.I.P.E. Inc., a contractor specializing in commercial plumbing and fire protection in the Indianapolis market and where she’s worked since 2020. We planned to talk to Valerie Butler earlier in the day when we headed to see her at P.I.P.E. Inc., a contractor specializing in commercial plumbing and fire protection in the Indianapolis market and where she’s worked since 2020.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24016 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24016-opening-a-door-and-keeping-it-open-to-the-trades IMG_9437.jpg There is an age-old question that every business owner has to contemplate: Should I grow my business? There is an age-old question that every business owner has to contemplate: Should I grow my business? 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24015 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24015-let-consumers-know-you-exist iStock-2247448308.jpg Across the country, lawmakers are searching for effective ways to protect children from lead in drinking water. Across the country, lawmakers are searching for effective ways to protect children from lead in drinking water.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24000 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24000-filter-first-a-cost-effective-path-to-safe-drinking-water-in-schools TW0926_little girl at drinking fountain.jpg I’m no journalist, so bear with me. I’m just some dude who’s fortunate enough to be part of Saffron Supply Company. I’m no journalist, so bear with me. I’m just some dude who’s fortunate enough to be part of Saffron Supply Company.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23999 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23999-plumbing-supply-but-cooler IMG_8835.jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23997 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23997-new-kid-on-the-block Cover Photo option 3 “Ray Shaw, Founder and CEO of Shaw Supply Company—turning years of experience, sacrifice, and determination into a company of his own.”.jpg Steam built the industrial age, but it doesn’t have to run it any longer. In fact, in many cases, it shouldn’t. Steam built the industrial age, but it doesn’t have to run it any longer. In fact, in many cases, it shouldn’t.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23969 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23969-hot-water-for-process-stop-using-steam-to-make-hot-water PE0926_Armstrong_Main Image.jpg As digital infrastructure becomes more powerful, more compact and more essential to everyday business operations, data center cooling has become one of the most important disciplines in facility engineering. As digital infrastructure becomes more powerful, more compact and more essential to everyday business operations, data center cooling has become one of the most important disciplines in facility engineering.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23967 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23967-data-center-cooling-the-thermal-backbone-of-digital-infrastructure PE0926_Data Center Server Racks.jpg For most plumbing engineers, designing water systems means designing to code. For most plumbing engineers, designing water systems means designing to code.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23965 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23965-resilient-design-for-the-storms-ahead PE0926_Fuse at Mason Square.jpg Compact in form, the SensoWash D-Neo is Duravit’s modern shower-toilet in the entry-level segment. Compact in form, the SensoWash D-Neo is Duravit’s modern shower-toilet in the entry-level segment.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24025 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:17:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24025-duravit-sensowash-d-neo Duravit SensoWash D-Neo .jpg New Jersey has officially adopted the 2024 New Jersey Edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code to serve as the plumbing code for the Garden State. New Jersey has officially adopted the 2024 New Jersey Edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code to serve as the plumbing code for the Garden State.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24023 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:47:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24023-new-jersey-adopts-2024-national-standard-plumbing-code New Jersey Adopts 2024 National Standard Plumbing Code.webp