Engineers & Specifiers

International Code Council Acquires Code Concepts Group and Welcomes Industry Leader Michael O’Brian

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:53:00 -0400

This acquisition deepens the International Code Council’s technical advisory expertise in energy storage systems, fire protection systems, plan review and more.

Johnson Controls Introduces Absorption Chiller Reference Design Guide

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:52:00 -0400

Johnson Controls unveils a new guide that helps data centers harness waste heat for cooling, reducing energy demand and maximizing AI computing capacity.

Pentair to Acquire Taco Group Holdings

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:24:00 -0400

The acquisition of Taco expands Pentair’s portfolio of smart, sustainable water solutions to support increased exposure to key high-growth end-markets primarily in North America.

Henderson Companies Welcomes New Corporate Safety Director

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:16:00 -0400

Sinks will advance the company’s safety programs to support compliance, reduce risk, and promote the well-being of employees, clients, and partners.

Haws Corporation Celebrates 120 Years of Engineering Hydration and Safety Solutions

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:34:00 -0400

For 120 years, Haws has focused on developing solutions that allow engineers and facility operators to specify with confidence.

SFPE Foundation Announces Seven Recipients of Annual Awards

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:04:00 -0400

The SFPE Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to fire safety science, engineering, research, and education.

GF Building Flow Solutions Unveils Updated North American Headquarters

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:07:00 -0400

GF Building Flow Solutions celebrates the official re-opening of its North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota, following its newly completed office renovation.

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.

ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference Delivers Practical Solutions for Retrofitting Existing Buildings

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:09:00 -0400

Keynotes, interactive workshops and real-world case studies help professionals move from policy to performance; early bird registration ends July 31.

PHCPPros Off the Cuff: Liquid Cooling for Data Centers with NIBCO's Joe Choflet

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:25:34 -0400

Tune in as PHC News Editor Steve Smith and Joe Choflet, vice president of sales and marketing at NIBCO, discuss why liquid cooling is quickly becoming the standard for modern data centers.

AABC Announces TAB Talk Webinar on TAB in the Real World: An Approach to HVAC Systems That Don’t Follow the Rules

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The session will examine how early project decisions affect system performance and closeout.

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.

American Legal Publishing and General Code Unite to Provide Communities With Best-in-Class Codification Services

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:02:00 -0400

This new identity combines 156 years of codification expertise to serve more than 7,000 communities worldwide.

WQA Applauds Drinking Water Legislation

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:02:00 -0400

WQA applauds bipartisan Senate legislation that would boost drinking water infrastructure investments and expand access to proven water treatment technologies.

Watts to Host Webinar on Municipal Water Resiliency, Pressure Management, and Corrosion Control

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:13:00 -0400

Participants who attend the live event will earn 1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit.

ASHRAE Strengthens Standard 90.1 Foundation With Renewed Emphasis on Commercial Building Energy Efficiency

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:30:00 -0400

ASHRAE is restructuring Standard 90.1 to preserve its focus on commercial building energy efficiency while creating a separate framework for reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions.

SFPE Releases 6th Edition of Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:57:00 -0400

SFPE has published the 6th Edition of its Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, the profession's most comprehensive reference.

Oklahoma Approves Water Demand Calculator as Alternate Standard for Sizing Water Supply Piping

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:05:00 -0400

The alternative approach will be available for voluntary statewide use beginning Sept. 14.

PHCPPros Welcomes Tom Schulte as Account Executive

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

After completing training for his new role, Schulte will handle media sales in the Midwest and Southeast territories.

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.

Nexa to Host Webinar on Intelligent Water Management for Multifamily Properties

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:20:00 -0400

The webinar will highlight strategies and technologies that help multifamily stakeholders reduce risk, control costs, and improve efficiency.

Texas Adopts 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code

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

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

PPI Issues Advisory Regarding Required Industry Standards and Third-Party Certifications of PEX Tubing

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:06:00 -0400

PPI has issued an advisory warning about non-compliant, non-certified PEX tubing products being sold for plumbing and mechanical applications.

ChemTreat Introduces Operational Readiness Framework for Day-One Reliability in AI Data Center Cooling Systems

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:40:00 -0400

The new white paper offers guidelines that close the gap between design, commissioning, and long-term performance in next-generation data centers.

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.

APM Steam Launches Online Storefront for Steam System Parts

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:17:05 -0400

The Shopify-powered storefront offers more than 7,000 steam-system parts and maintenance products for commercial and institutional facilities.

Watts Water Named to TIME America’s Best Companies 2026 List

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:55:11 -0400

The America’s Best Companies list, presented by TIME in partnership with Statista, identifies top-performing U.S. companies using a data-driven evaluation.

Nominate a Young Professional for Our 2026 Generation PHCP Honorary Listing!

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:02:21 -0400

Help us celebrate those who are carrying the torch from previous generations and keeping the PHCP industry burning bright!

ASHRAE Annual Conference Showcases Innovation and Leadership for the Future of the Built Environment

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:34:00 -0400

ASHRAE's 2026 Annual Conference highlighted emerging HVAC&R technologies, building resilience and the Society's Vision 2035 strategic framework.

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.