https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us The 2026 USGBC Leadership Awards recognize seven individuals and organizations advancing sustainable building practices, environmental performance and healthier communities worldwide. The 2026 USGBC Leadership Awards recognize seven individuals and organizations advancing sustainable building practices, environmental performance and healthier communities worldwide.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24276 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24276-us-green-building-council-announces-2026-leadership-award-recipients U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2026 Leadership Award Recipients.jpg The Golden Arm Award recognizes quarterbacks who demonstrate excellence both on and off the field. The Golden Arm Award recognizes quarterbacks who demonstrate excellence both on and off the field.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24271 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24271-johnny-unitas-golden-arm-award-announces-2026-top-15 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Announces 2026 Top 15.jpg The initiative will explore national expansion of quality, resilient home construction through factory-built, industrialized means and methods. The initiative will explore national expansion of quality, resilient home construction through factory-built, industrialized means and methods.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24269 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:54:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24269-hud-selects-nibs-to-accelerate-innovative-multifamily-housing-construction HUD Selects NIBS to Accelerate Innovative Multifamily Housing Construction.webp The certificates were presented during the AAC’s 35th annual Anodizing Conference & Exposition at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. The certificates were presented during the AAC’s 35th annual Anodizing Conference & Exposition at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24268 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24268-scb-issues-first-aac-certification-program-certificates SCB Issues First AAC Certification Program Certificates.jpg The redesigned website provides easier access to ATEX Distributing’s products, services, technical expertise and support resources for HVAC customers. The redesigned website provides easier access to ATEX Distributing’s products, services, technical expertise and support resources for HVAC customers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24265 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:55:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24265-atex-distributing-launches-new-website ATEX Distributing Launches New Website.jpg This new hire supports the ECS Division’s continued focus on commercial excellence, operational discipline, and scalable growth across its regions and market segments. This new hire supports the ECS Division’s continued focus on commercial excellence, operational discipline, and scalable growth across its regions and market segments.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24261 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:20:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24261-taylor-johnson-joins-sje-ecs-division-as-director-of-sales-operations Taylor Johnson Joins SJE ECS Division as Director of Sales Operations.jpg PVI, Lync, and AERCO, all Watts brands, will showcase commercial water heating solutions at the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City. PVI, Lync, and AERCO, all Watts brands, will showcase commercial water heating solutions at the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24259 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24259-watts-showcases-energy-efficient-water-heating-solutions-at-aspe Watts Showcases Energy-Efficient Water Heating Solutions at ASPE.jpg The Network is a first-of-its-kind ecosystem that integrates leading technology providers to deliver the most comprehensive jobsite asset tracking solution in the construction industry. The Network is a first-of-its-kind ecosystem that integrates leading technology providers to deliver the most comprehensive jobsite asset tracking solution in the construction industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24255 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:22:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24255-dewalt-unveils-tool-connect-partner-network DEWALT Unveils Tool Connect Partner Network .jpg Armstrong Industrial is expanding its gas heating offering with the launch of individual gas boilers, giving industrial and commercial customers more flexibility in meeting their heating needs. Armstrong Industrial is expanding its gas heating offering with the launch of individual gas boilers, giving industrial and commercial customers more flexibility in meeting their heating needs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24249 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24249-armstrong-industrial-expands-gas-heating-offering-with-individual-boiler-solutions Armstrong Industrial Expands Gas Heating Offering With Individual Boiler Solutions.jpg Mueller Associates is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a series of initiatives honoring the people, projects, and partnerships that have shaped the firm since its founding in 1966. Mueller Associates is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a series of initiatives honoring the people, projects, and partnerships that have shaped the firm since its founding in 1966.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24242 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:24:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24242-mueller-associates-celebrates-60-years-of-engineering-excellence-with-documentary-series-and-commemorative-book Mueller Associates Celebrates 60 Years of Engineering Excellence with Documentary Series and Commemorative Book.jpg Dewi’s exceptional leadership, industry expertise and commitment to excellence have been instrumental to the continued success and growth of IAPMO R&T. Dewi’s exceptional leadership, industry expertise and commitment to excellence have been instrumental to the continued success and growth of IAPMO R&T.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24241 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24241-shirley-dewi-promoted-to-executive-vice-president-of-iapmo-r-and-t Shirley Dewi Promoted to Executive Vice President of IAPMO R&T.jpg Large campuses and district energy systems are evolving from isolated mechanical plants into interconnected thermal ecosystems. Large campuses and district energy systems are evolving from isolated mechanical plants into interconnected thermal ecosystems.  

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24131 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24131-defining-thermal-domains-for-campus-and-district-energy-systems-part-1 PE0726_Main Image_Thermal Domains.jpg Whether designing a building’s water system, installing and commissioning one, developing a water management program (WMP), or troubleshooting water quality problems, it is important to have a good understanding of the water supply to a building water system (BWS), whether the supply is from a connection to a public water system (PWS) or is self-supplied. Whether designing a building’s water system, installing and commissioning one, developing a water management program (WMP), or troubleshooting water quality problems, it is important to have a good understanding of the water supply to a building water system (BWS), whether the supply is from a connection to a public water system (PWS) or is self-supplied.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24130 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24130-managing-building-water-systems-the-importance-of-understanding-the-public-water-systems-supply-part-1 PE1026_BWS main image.jpg Keeping commercial buildings warm in Cordova, Alaska, is no small task. Keeping commercial buildings warm in Cordova, Alaska, is no small task.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24129 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24129-cooperative-reduces-diesel-dependence DSC_1964.jpg Adaptive reuse has become an increasingly popular strategy for transforming vacant office buildings, historic properties and underutilized commercial spaces into residential and mixed-use developments. Adaptive reuse has become an increasingly popular strategy for transforming vacant office buildings, historic properties and underutilized commercial spaces into residential and mixed-use developments.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24128 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24128-reimagining-existing-buildings-plumbing-strategies-for-adaptive-reuse-and-office-to-residential-conversions PE1026_Saniflo bathroom.jpg Increased energy costs have driven HVAC designers to consider the implementation of other, more efficient systems to lower operating costs. Increased energy costs have driven HVAC designers to consider the implementation of other, more efficient systems to lower operating costs. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24127 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24127-geothermal-hydronic-systems-an-hvac-trend-amid-rising-energy-costs hvac_efficiency.jpg Plumbing designers have choices when selecting pressure pipe materials for commercial plumbing systems, some old and some newer. Plumbing designers have choices when selecting pressure pipe materials for commercial plumbing systems, some old and some newer.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24126 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24126-commercial-pex-plumbing-layouts PE1026_Uponor commercial PEX 2.jpg Water quality in buildings is defined by a matrix of measurable parameters: disinfectant residual, turbidity, pH, total organic compounds, hardness and suspended solids, among others. Water quality in buildings is defined by a matrix of measurable parameters: disinfectant residual, turbidity, pH, total organic compounds, hardness and suspended solids, among others.  

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24125 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24125-water-quality-and-legionella-risk PE0926_Water Quality Officer Assessment.jpg As water scarcity and environmental concerns intensify, the need for water sustainability continues to grow. As water scarcity and environmental concerns intensify, the need for water sustainability continues to grow.  

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24124 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24124-every-drop-every-opportunity-designing-for-water-resilience PE1026_Image 1 CSU's Hydro Building.jpg Portland International Airport, owned and operated by the Port of Portland, had a systemic grease problem across its food concessions. Portland International Airport, owned and operated by the Port of Portland, had a systemic grease problem across its food concessions.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24123 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24123-rethinking-airport-grease-management PE1026_Credit Ema Peter_PDX main image.jpg Engineers are trained to solve problems. We calculate, analyze, design and develop systems that make our communities safer and improve everyday life. Yet some of the most meaningful work engineers do never appears on a set of construction drawings. Engineers are trained to solve problems. We calculate, analyze, design and develop systems that make our communities safer and improve everyday life. Yet some of the most meaningful work engineers do never appears on a set of construction drawings.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24122 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24122-beyond-the-calculations-how-engineers-shape-the-profession-through-volunteerism PE1026_ASPE Panel.jpg Fine print is important. While lawyers often get paid to read the fine print, it is important that clients — individuals and businesses — read it, too. Just as important are the documents referred to or incorporated by reference into the fine print — or what I call the “finer print.” Fine print is important. While lawyers often get paid to read the fine print, it is important that clients — individuals and businesses — read it, too. Just as important are the documents referred to or incorporated by reference into the fine print — or what I call the “finer print.”

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24121 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24121-know-the-rules-before-you-arbitrate iStock-1033774358.jpg When people talk about artificial intelligence (AI) in construction, they jump straight to the shiny stuff: the robots, the automation, the blueprint-reading software, and the latest pitch that makes it sound like the trades have been standing still while everyone else has discovered the future. When people talk about artificial intelligence (AI) in construction, they jump straight to the shiny stuff: the robots, the automation, the blueprint-reading software, and the latest pitch that makes it sound like the trades have been standing still while everyone else has discovered the future.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24120 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24120-trade-intelligence-organize-optimize-and-scale PE1026_sharing knowledge.jpg Cold storage warehouses present significant challenges for conventional water-based fire protection systems due to large quantities of combustible commodities, high-bay rack storage and complex storage arrangements. Cold storage warehouses present significant challenges for conventional water-based fire protection systems due to large quantities of combustible commodities, high-bay rack storage and complex storage arrangements. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24119 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24119-evaluating-oxygen-reduction-fire-prevention-for-cold-storage-warehouse-applications PE1026_cold storage warehouse.jpg It may seem too early for code changes to be due for the 2030 plumbing codes, but this is the process to stay on a publishing schedule. It may seem too early for code changes to be due for the 2030 plumbing codes, but this is the process to stay on a publishing schedule.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24118 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24118-code-changes-due-for-the-2030-model-plumbing-and-mechanical-codes PE1026_code committee hearings.jpg The event, held Oct. 8-14 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, brings together plumbing engineers, designers, contractors and other industry professionals. The event, held Oct. 8-14 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, brings together plumbing engineers, designers, contractors and other industry professionals.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24214 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:38:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24214-bradford-white-showcases-brand-portfolio-at-2026-aspe-convention-and-expo Bradford White Showcases Brand Portfolio at 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo.jpg Acorn Engineering Company has been recognized on TIME’s 2026 list of America’s Best Private Companies, which evaluates employee satisfaction and company impact. Acorn Engineering Company has been recognized on TIME’s 2026 list of America’s Best Private Companies, which evaluates employee satisfaction and company impact.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24206 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:35:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24206-acorn-engineering-named-to-times-2026-best-private-companies-list Acorn Engineering Named to TIME’s 2026 Best Private Companies List.jpg ASPE’s MedGas Workshop is set for Nov. 12–15, 2026, at its Rosemont, Illinois, headquarters, just minutes from O’Hare Airport and within walking distance of several hotels. ASPE’s MedGas Workshop is set for Nov. 12–15, 2026, at its Rosemont, Illinois, headquarters, just minutes from O’Hare Airport and within walking distance of several hotels.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24205 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:03:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24205-aspe-medgas-workshop-returns-to-chicago ASPE MedGas Workshop Returns to Chicago .jpg The designation places Trane Technologies among a select group of Cornerstone Partners and reflects the company’s deep ties to the Carolinas. The designation places Trane Technologies among a select group of Cornerstone Partners and reflects the company’s deep ties to the Carolinas. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24203 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:35:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24203-tepper-sports-and-entertainment-announces-trane-technologies-as-cornerstone-partner Tepper Sports & Entertainment Announces Trane Technologies as Cornerstone Partner.jpg The newly formed Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation brings together the two companies’ more than 175 years of industry experience and portfolios of safety and flow solutions. The newly formed Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation brings together the two companies’ more than 175 years of industry experience and portfolios of safety and flow solutions.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24202 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24202-reliable-automatic-sprinkler-and-asc-engineered-solutions-unite-as-reliable-safety-and-flow Reliable Automatic Sprinkler and ASC Engineered Solutions Unite as Reliable Safety & Flow.jpg