https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us This year’s recipients exemplify the dedication, leadership and commitment that strengthen the building safety industry. This year’s recipients exemplify the dedication, leadership and commitment that strengthen the building safety industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24448 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:20:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24448-icc-honors-building-safety-professionals-with-2026-awards ICC Honors Building Safety Professionals With 2026 Awards.jpg Ten quarterbacks remain in contention as the Golden Arm Award selection process enters its final stages. Ten quarterbacks remain in contention as the Golden Arm Award selection process enters its final stages.
 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24446 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:57:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24446-johnny-unitas-golden-arm-award-announces-2026-top-10-candidates Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Announces 2026 Top 10 Candidates .jpg Members of the building safety association elected leaders to the organization’s 2026-2027 board of directors. Members of the building safety association elected leaders to the organization’s 2026-2027 board of directors.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24445 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:48:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24445-icc-membership-elects-board-officers-and-directors-at-2026-annual-business-meeting ICC Membership Elects Board Officers and Directors at 2026 Annual Business Meeting.webp Interested parties can submit proposed changes to the 2030 International Codes through Jan. 12, 2027, as part of ICC's Group A code development cycle. Interested parties can submit proposed changes to the 2030 International Codes through Jan. 12, 2027, as part of ICC's Group A code development cycle.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24444 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:41:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24444-icc-opens-2030-i-code-change-proposal-submission-period ICC Opens 2030 I-Code Change Proposal Submission Period.webp The award-winning connected water management platform recognized in the Software & Technology category. The award-winning connected water management platform recognized in the Software & Technology category.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24443 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24443-chicago-faucets-cf-connect-plus-named-a-2026-architectural-record-product-of-the-year Chicago Faucets CF Connect PLUS Named a 2026 Architectural Record Product of the Year.jpg ASSE International is seeking members for a working group to update ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 5000, Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard. ASSE International is seeking members for a working group to update ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 5000, Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24424 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:15:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24424-asse-seeks-working-group-members-to-update-national-standard-asse-iapmo-ansi-5000 ASSE Seeks Working Group Members to Update National Standard ASSEIAPMOANSI 5000.webp The new 18-PDH course provides engineers and technical professionals with a foundation in the principles and applications of fire protection engineering. The new 18-PDH course provides engineers and technical professionals with a foundation in the principles and applications of fire protection engineering.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24416 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24416-sfpe-announces-new-introduction-to-principles-of-fire-protection-engineering-on-demand-course SFPE Announces New Introduction to Principles of Fire Protection Engineering On-Demand Course.jpg Ask manufacturers what’s shaping their water heating products and the same words keep coming up: efficiency, flexibility, simplify, easier, serviceable, feedback. Ask manufacturers what’s shaping their water heating products and the same words keep coming up: efficiency, flexibility, simplify, easier, serviceable, feedback.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24356 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24356-2026-water-heater-report AERCO-Innovation-Install-Photo copy 2.jpg School districts frequently expand existing campuses to accommodate enrollment growth, modern educational programs and aging infrastructure. School districts frequently expand existing campuses to accommodate enrollment growth, modern educational programs and aging infrastructure.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24355 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24355-modern-plumbing-strategies-for-k-12-school-additions-and-renovations PE1126_Schools Main image.jpg When New York City commuters step onto deep, underground subway platforms during summer heatwaves, they are routinely greeted by platform heat indices exceeding 132 F (55 C) and ambient air temperatures up to 15 degrees hotter than street level. When New York City commuters step onto deep, underground subway platforms during summer heatwaves, they are routinely greeted by platform heat indices exceeding 132 F (55 C) and ambient air temperatures up to 15 degrees hotter than street level.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24354 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24354-the-subterranean-thermal-battery-decarbonizing-nyc-transit-via-geothermal-and-passive-groundwater-energy-networks PE-PHCN1126_PHCP Subway Cooling.jpg Fire sprinklers are used in all types of occupancies to help keep people and property safe should a fire incident occur. Fire sprinklers are used in all types of occupancies to help keep people and property safe should a fire incident occur.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24353 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24353-3-standards-for-residential-fire-sprinklers-which-one-do-you-use PE1126_residential fire sprinkler and smoke alarm.jpg “Negative, Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.” You may recognize this famous line from “Top Gun,” starring Tom Cruise as Navy pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. “Negative, Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.” You may recognize this famous line from “Top Gun,” starring Tom Cruise as Navy pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24352 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24352-negative-ghost-rider iStock-940989812.jpg The 11th International Conference on Legionella was held in Zurich, Switzerland, September 7–11, 2026, marking 50 years since the discovery of Legionella. The 11th International Conference on Legionella was held in Zurich, Switzerland, September 7–11, 2026, marking 50 years since the discovery of Legionella. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24351 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24351-report-on-the-2026-legionella-conference-part-1 PE1126_Legionnaires disease prevention-cooling towers.jpg Engineers, building owners, and facility operators are under growing pressure to cut energy use, lower carbon emissions, improve reliability, and extend equipment life while managing increasingly complex HVAC systems and constraints. Engineers, building owners, and facility operators are under growing pressure to cut energy use, lower carbon emissions, improve reliability, and extend equipment life while managing increasingly complex HVAC systems and constraints. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24399 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:57:20 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24399-digital-twins-and-the-future-of-high-performance-hvac-systems Armstrong_digital_twins_horizontal.png Registration is open for SFPE’s 2027 PE Fire Protection Exam Review Course, featuring live online instruction, on-demand sessions and practice problems. Registration is open for SFPE’s 2027 PE Fire Protection Exam Review Course, featuring live online instruction, on-demand sessions and practice problems.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24388 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24388-sfpe-announces-2027-pe-fire-protection-exam-review-course SFPE Announces 2027 PE Fire Protection Exam Review Course.jpg Thousands gathered in Oklahoma City to view the latest innovations in plumbing system design and expand their industry knowledge. Thousands gathered in Oklahoma City to view the latest innovations in plumbing system design and expand their industry knowledge.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24368 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24368-2026-aspe-convention-and-expo-attracts-large-industry-participation 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo Attracts Large Industry Participation.jpg Amaro’s previous experience and business perspective position her well to support Franklin Electric’s global workforce and strategic priorities. Amaro’s previous experience and business perspective position her well to support Franklin Electric’s global workforce and strategic priorities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24357 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24357-luciana-amaro-joins-franklin-electric-as-chief-human-resources-officer Luciana Amaro Joins Franklin Electric as Chief Human Resources Officer.jpg P549 is the first standard globally that validates glyphosate reduction performance of water filtration systems and products. P549 is the first standard globally that validates glyphosate reduction performance of water filtration systems and products.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24349 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24349-nsf-launches-protocol-549-for-glyphosate-reduction-claims NSF Launches Protocol 549 for Glyphosate Reduction Claims.jpg Aryelle J. Berry Smith brings diverse experience to key role. Aryelle J. Berry Smith brings diverse experience to key role.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24347 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24347-wqa-welcomes-new-general-counsel WQA Welcomes New General Counsel.jpg ASPE inducted four members into its 2026 College of Fellows in recognition of their contributions to plumbing engineering, the Society and the plumbing industry. ASPE inducted four members into its 2026 College of Fellows in recognition of their contributions to plumbing engineering, the Society and the plumbing industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24346 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:29:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24346-aspe-names-four-members-to-college-of-fellows ASPE Names Four Members to College of Fellows.jpg ASPE honored individuals, chapters and industry manufacturers for their contributions to the Society and the plumbing engineering industry. ASPE honored individuals, chapters and industry manufacturers for their contributions to the Society and the plumbing engineering industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24345 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24345-aspe-announces-2026-award-recipients ASPE Announces 2026 Award Recipients.jpg ASPE elected 12 members to its 2026-28 Board of Directors during its annual business meeting in Oklahoma City. ASPE elected 12 members to its 2026-28 Board of Directors during its annual business meeting in Oklahoma City.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24344 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:10:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24344-chapter-delegates-elect-2026-28-board-of-directors Chapter Delegates Elect 2026-28 Board of Directors.jpg The winning innovations will be on display in Chicago, Jan. 25-27, 2027. The winning innovations will be on display in Chicago, Jan. 25-27, 2027.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24332 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24332-ahr-expo-announces-2027-innovation-award-winners AHR Expo Announces 2027 Innovation Award Winners.jpg The webinar will take a deep dive into the evolution of closet carrier materials and explore how engineered material alternatives can improve installation efficiency. The webinar will take a deep dive into the evolution of closet carrier materials and explore how engineered material alternatives can improve installation efficiency.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24330 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24330-watts-announces-aspe-accredited-ceu-webinar-on-evolution-of-closet-carrier-materials Watts Announces ASPE-Accredited CEU Webinar on Evolution of Closet Carrier Materials.jpg The technical program addressed the challenges of translating decarbonization goals into actionable solutions across new and existing buildings. The technical program addressed the challenges of translating decarbonization goals into actionable solutions across new and existing buildings.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24328 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:27:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24328-ashrae-building-decarbonization-conference-draws-450-attendees-to-explore-practical-solutions ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference Draws 450 Attendees to Explore Practical Solutions.jpg ASHRAE releases its 2027 Winter Conference program, featuring more than 100 technical sessions on HVAC&R innovations, AI and building decarbonization. ASHRAE releases its 2027 Winter Conference program, featuring more than 100 technical sessions on HVAC&R innovations, AI and building decarbonization.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24317 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:49:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24317-ashrae-announces-full-technical-program-for-2027-winter-conference ASHRAE Announces Full Technical Program for 2027 Winter Conference.webp The new line gives contractors, engineers and facility teams greater confidence in installations where system purity is a necessity and speed is critical. The new line gives contractors, engineers and facility teams greater confidence in installations where system purity is a necessity and speed is critical.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24315 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:14:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24315-viega-introduces-cleaned-and-bagged-line-of-press-fittings-and-valves Viega Introduces Cleaned and Bagged Line of Press Fittings and Valves .jpg This recognition reflects that these products have been reviewed to meet the qualifications outlined in OCP specifications for use in cloud-scale liquid cooling. This recognition reflects that these products have been reviewed to meet the qualifications outlined in OCP specifications for use in cloud-scale liquid cooling.  

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24306 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:58:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24306-open-compute-project-recognizes-viega-propress-stainless-and-megapress-stainless Open Compute Project Recognizes Viega ProPress Stainless and MegaPress Stainless .jpg The Water Demand Calculator was developed in response to the limitations of traditional water supply sizing methods based on assumptions dating back to the 1940s. The Water Demand Calculator was developed in response to the limitations of traditional water supply sizing methods based on assumptions dating back to the 1940s. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24303 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:36:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24303-iapmo-announces-publication-of-iapmo-ansi-can-z1403-2026-water-demand-calculator IAPMO Announces Publication of IAPMOANSICAN Z1403-2026 Water Demand Calculator.webp The ranking is based on research and analysis of publicly available data from U.S. organizations, both public and private, that meet the European Union Benchmark's minimum exclusion criteria. The ranking is based on research and analysis of publicly available data from U.S. organizations, both public and private, that meet the European Union Benchmark's minimum exclusion criteria.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24302 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:38:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24302-watts-named-to-newsweek-americas-greenest-companies-2027-list Watts Named to Newsweek America’s Greenest Companies 2027 List.jpg