Engineers & Specifiers https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us EVAPCO Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation in Evaporative Cooling and Heat Transfer EVAPCO is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of growth from a small Baltimore refrigeration business into a global manufacturer of heat transfer solutions serving industries worldwide.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23476 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23476-evapco-celebrates-50-years-of-innovation-in-evaporative-cooling-and-heat-transfer EVAPCO Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation in Evaporative Cooling and Heat Transfer.jpg Johnson Controls Heat Pumps Deliver 32% Reduction in Annual Heating Costs While Cutting Heating Emissions by 55% Johnson Controls heat pumps are being deployed across industries where reliability, performance and economics are critical, demonstrating results at commercial, industrial and district scale.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23473 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23473-johnson-controls-heat-pumps-deliver-32-reduction-in-annual-heating-costs-while-cutting-heating-emissions-by-55 Johnson Controls Heat Pumps Deliver 32% Reduction in Annual Heating Costs While Cutting Heating Emissions by 55%.jpg A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

A. O. Smith announced Carrie L. Anderson as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, succeeding Charles T. Lauber, who will retire after more than 26 years with the company.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470-a-o-smith-announces-retirement-of-charles-t-lauber-and-appointment-of-carrie-l-anderson-as-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.jpg Trimble Empowers Future Skilled Workforce Through National SkillsUSA Sponsorship The collaboration focuses on workforce optimization, a core Trimble value that addresses the widening skills gap by making professional technology more accessible.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23467 Wed, 20 May 2026 16:26:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23467-trimble-empowers-future-skilled-workforce-through-national-skillsusa-sponsorship Trimble Empowers Future Skilled Workforce Through National SkillsUSA Sponsorship.jpg NAMBA to Convene 3rd Annual Building Fire Safety Symposium

NAMBA’s third annual Building Fire Safety Symposium will be held Sept. 9–10, 2026, in Chicago, bringing industry leaders together to advance fire safety across design, materials, construction and code enforcement.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23460 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23460-namba-to-convene-3rd-annual-building-fire-safety-symposium NAMBA to Convene 3rd Annual Building Fire Safety Symposium.jpg Trane Opens New Sales and Distribution Office in Fort Smith, Arkansas The facility is expected to support up to 10 employees and will play an important role in delivering HVAC products, services and solutions across the market.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23459 Tue, 19 May 2026 11:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23459-trane-opens-new-sales-and-distribution-office-in-fort-smith-arkansas Trane Opens New Sales and Distribution Office in Fort Smith, Arkansas.jpg Plastics Pipe Institute Reaffirms Support for Renewal of USMCA PPI is urging the U.S., Mexico and Canada to maintain the USMCA agreement, citing its role in supporting stable supply chains, investment certainty and long-term infrastructure growth across North America.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23458 Tue, 19 May 2026 11:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23458-plastics-pipe-institute-reaffirms-support-for-renewal-of-usmca Plastics Pipe Institute Reaffirms Support for Renewal of USMCA.jpg Marley Engineered Products Names Goodyear HVAC Sales Recipient of 2026 Jim Herring Memorial Silver Fox Award The award recognizes Goodyear HVAC Sales for its work on Landmark Center Phase 3, a prominent office and laboratory building in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23457 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23457-marley-engineered-products-names-goodyear-hvac-sales-recipient-of-2026-jim-herring-memorial-silver-fox-award Marley Engineered Products Names Goodyear HVAC Sales Recipient of 2026 Jim Herring Memorial Silver Fox Award.jpg SJE Acquires Anchor Scientific The Anchor Scientific acquisition marks SJE’s eighth acquisition since 2021 and first in 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23453 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23453-sje-acquires-anchor-scientific SJE Acquires Anchor Scientific.jpg SFPE Appoints Jonathan Hodges Chair of RTM Committee The Society of Fire Protection Engineers has appointed Jonathan L. Hodges, Ph.D., chair of its RTM Committee, where he will help guide the organization’s research and technical initiatives.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23450 Fri, 15 May 2026 09:58:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23450-sfpe-appoints-jonathan-hodges-chair-of-rtm-committee SFPE Appoints Jonathan Hodges Chair of RTM Committee.jpg Viega North America CEO Marki Huston Receives Regional Economic Development Champion Award The award was presented by Team NEO, along with JobsOhio, at the NEO Rising 2026 event on May 14, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23449 Thu, 14 May 2026 16:03:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23449-viega-north-america-ceo-marki-huston-receives-regional-economic-development-champion-award Viega North America CEO Marki Huston Receives Regional Economic Development Champion Award .jpg Watts Launches Product Selection Tool to Support Sustainable Building Design for LEED v5 The new digital tool helps architects, specifiers and sustainability professionals identify Watts solutions that support LEED v5 certification.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23446 Thu, 14 May 2026 12:35:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23446-watts-launches-product-selection-tool-to-support-sustainable-building-design-for-leed-v5 Watts Launches Product Selection Tool to Support Sustainable Building Design for LEED v5.jpg Trane and Valent Announce Exclusive Supply Agreement U.S. and Canada The agreement expands access to dedicated outdoor air systems, value-added rooftop units, and energy recovery solutions across the U.S. and Canada.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23445 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:44:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23445-trane-and-valent-announce-exclusive-supply-agreement-us-and-canada Trane and Valent Announce Exclusive Supply Agreement U.S. and Canada.jpg Watts Named to TIME World’s Most Impactful Companies 2026 List Watts Water Technologies has been named to TIME’s inaugural World’s Most Impactful Companies 2026 list for its commitment to sustainability, water conservation, and global impact.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23444 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:23:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23444-watts-named-to-time-worlds-most-impactful-companies-2026-list Watts Named to TIME World’s Most Impactful Companies 2026 List.jpg Shaping the Future of Flow: GF Flow Symposium Connects Leaders Across the Built Environment The Inaugural GF Flow Symposium on May 3-6, 2026, welcomed 700 attendees at the historic Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23438 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23438-shaping-the-future-of-flow-gf-flow-symposium-connects-leaders-across-the-built-environment Shaping the Future of Flow-GF Flow Symposium Connects Leaders Across the Built Environment.jpg PPI Announces Annual Industry Award Winners The awards will be presented at the association’s annual meeting being held May 18 – May 21 in Florida.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23432 Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23432-ppi-announces-annual-industry-award-winners PPI Announces Annual Industry Award Winners.jpg Early Bird Registration Open for ICC 2026 Annual Conference and Expo The annual conference will offer opportunities for networking, professional development and celebrating building safety professionals from around the world.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23415 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23415-early-bird-registration-open-for-icc-2026-annual-conference-and-expo Early Bird Registration Open for ICC 2026 Annual Conference and Expo.jpg Bradford White Partners With Home Repair Services Home Repair Services works to improve the safety and livability of homes for low-income residents in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the surrounding Kent County area.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23412 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23412-bradford-white-partners-with-home-repair-services Bradford White Partners With Home Repair Services.webp A. O. Smith Voltex 120V Heat Pump Water Heater Brings Efficiency and Cost Savings to California Apartment Complex Turning to A. O. Smith for help, Park Vista determined that the Voltex 120V Heat Pump Water Heater was best suited to their needs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23399 Tue, 05 May 2026 14:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23399-a-o-smith-voltex-120v-heat-pump-water-heater-brings-efficiency-and-cost-savings-to-california-apartment-complex A. O. Smith Voltex 120V Heat Pump Water Heater Brings Efficiency and Cost Savings to California Apartment Complex .jpg PPI Publishes Third Edition of PEX Plumbing Design and Installation Guide The updated 156-page handbook includes new guidance on PEX materials, code acceptance, installation techniques and water service line applications for residential and commercial plumbing systems.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23395 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:38:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23395-ppi-publishes-third-edition-of-pex-plumbing-design-and-installation-guide PPI Publishes Third Edition of PEX Plumbing Design and Installation Guide.jpg House Passes Farm Bill With Healthy H2O Water Access Provisions Legislation aimed at expanding access to water quality testing and certified treatment technologies in rural and underserved communities advanced in the U.S. House as part of the 2026 Farm Bill.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23390 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23390-house-passes-farm-bill-with-healthy-h2o-water-access-provisions House Passes Farm Bill With Healthy H2O Water Access Provisions.webp AWWA State of the Water Industry Report Underscores Infrastructure, Funding Challenges AWWA has announced the release of its 2026 State of the Water Industry Report, which shows that infrastructure renewal and replacement is the top challenge among water sector professionals.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23387 Mon, 04 May 2026 14:15:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23387-awwa-state-of-the-water-industry-report-underscores-infrastructure-funding-challenges AWWA State of the Water Industry Report Underscores Infrastructure, Funding Challenges.jpg Engineering Water Safety: The New Intersection of Sustainability and Infection Prevention Learn how to balance water conservation with infection control by implementing intelligent plumbing design and management strategies in healthcare environments.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23306 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23306-engineering-water-safety-the-new-intersection-of-sustainability-and-infection-prevention PE0526_CFCWide Reach Faucet hand washing #2.jpg Elevated Hot Water Temperatures: Balancing Legionella Control, Scald Prevention and Professional Liability Learn how plumbing engineers must balance the conflicting risks of Legionella control and scald prevention by applying ASSE standards to meet the modern professional standard of care.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23305 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23305-elevated-hot-water-temperatures-balancing-legionella-control-scald-prevention-and-professional-liability iStock-2214022419.jpg A Century of Safeguarding Public Health: IAPMO’s First 100 Years Trace the century-long evolution of IAPMO and the transformation of plumbing and mechanical codes from local rules into global frameworks for health and sustainability.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23304 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23304-a-century-of-safeguarding-public-health-iapmos-first-100-years PE0526_IAPMO_History_1.jpg Implementing Onsite Water Reuse Using the Risk-Based Framework, Part 2 See how San Francisco’s Fifteen-Fifty high-rise achieves a 27% reduction in potable water demand through its pioneering onsite graywater treatment system.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23303 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23303-implementing-onsite-water-reuse-using-the-risk-based-framework-part-2 PE0526_Figure 1 1500 Mission.jpg The ‘Digital Electricity’ Revolution: Why Class 4 Wiring is the Secret Weapon for Geothermal Retrofits Discover how Class 4 wiring acts as a "secret weapon" for geothermal retrofits by bypassing electrical infrastructure bottlenecks to enable affordable building decarbonization.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23302 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23302-the-digital-electricity-revolution-why-class-4-wiring-is-the-secret-weapon-for-geothermal-retrofits PE0526_Gemini-electrical distirbution-heat pumps.jpg It Takes a Village Discover how intentional collaboration and Lean construction principles are driving success in a major hospital expansion project.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23301 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23301-it-takes-a-village PE0526_business collaboration.jpg Fire Protection and Backflow Prevention: Lack of Supervision and Testing Ensure your fire sprinkler systems remain effective and water supplies stay safe by understanding the critical role of backflow assembly supervision and testing.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23300 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23300-fire-protection-and-backflow-prevention-lack-of-supervision-and-testing PE0526_Fire Sprinkler System Backflow Preventer.jpg The Common Code Format for the Model Plumbing Codes Discover the history and key structural differences between the IPC and UPC to ensure your plumbing installations remain safe and code-compliant.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23299 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23299-the-common-code-format-for-the-model-plumbing-codes PE0526_plumbing accessories and spare parts.jpg