https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Help us celebrate those who are carrying the torch from previous generations and keeping the PHCP industry burning bright! Help us celebrate those who are carrying the torch from previous generations and keeping the PHCP industry burning bright!

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23736 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:02:21 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23736-nominate-a-young-professional-for-our-2026-generation-phcp-honorary-listing Generation PHCP.jpg ASHRAE's 2026 Annual Conference highlighted emerging HVAC&R technologies, building resilience and the Society's Vision 2035 strategic framework. ASHRAE's 2026 Annual Conference highlighted emerging HVAC&R technologies, building resilience and the Society's Vision 2035 strategic framework.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23730 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:34:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23730-shrae-annual-conference-showcases-innovation-and-leadership-for-the-future-of-the-built-environment ASHRAE Annual Conference Showcases Innovation and Leadership for the Future of the Built Environment.jpg AI-powered workflows streamline the bidding process to optimize workforce productivity and increase bid accuracy. AI-powered workflows streamline the bidding process to optimize workforce productivity and increase bid accuracy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23728 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23728-new-trimble-ai-takeoff-capabilities-cut-mep-estimating-time-and-increase-accuracy New Trimble AI Takeoff Capabilities Cut MEP Estimating Time and Increase Accuracy.jpg To celebrate HVAC/R technicians, the RLS team hosted a training session with Sila HPEC, where more than 20 technicians participated in an RLS training. To celebrate HVAC/R technicians, the RLS team hosted a training session with Sila HPEC, where more than 20 technicians participated in an RLS training.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23726 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:39:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23726-rls-celebrates-national-hvac-tech-day RLS Celebrates National HVAC Tech Day.jpg The campaign will run from July 1 through August 9 and provides participants with access to a library of free, on-demand accredited courses. The campaign will run from July 1 through August 9 and provides participants with access to a library of free, on-demand accredited courses.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23724 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23724-watts-launches-your-pdh-pipeline-training-campaign Watts Launches Your PDH Pipeline Training Campaign.jpg Thermal energy networks are gaining policy and regulatory momentum across the United States as a primary pathway for building decarbonization. Thermal energy networks are gaining policy and regulatory momentum across the United States as a primary pathway for building decarbonization.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23707 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23707-unmasking-the-true-cost-of-thermal-energy-networks-navigating-industry-growing-pains PE0726_PHCP TEN Cover Image 20260508 Egg Geo.jpg Ask any facility manager or plumber, and they’ll tell you that identifying and fixing crossflow issues is one of the challenges that costs them significant time and effort on the job. Ask any facility manager or plumber, and they’ll tell you that identifying and fixing crossflow issues is one of the challenges that costs them significant time and effort on the job.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23688 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23688-a-faster-way-to-find-crossflow-problems LFUSG-CS - Spec Sheet Rendering 4 - With Sleeve.jpg Some existing systems were never hydraulically calculated. Some were designed around pipe schedules. Some have little or no remaining safety margin. Add a backflow preventer without understanding the available water supply, system demand and device pressure loss, and a system that once appeared adequate may fail to deliver. Some existing systems were never hydraulically calculated. Some were designed around pipe schedules. Some have little or no remaining safety margin. Add a backflow preventer without understanding the available water supply, system demand and device pressure loss, and a system that once appeared adequate may fail to deliver.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23687 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23687-retrofitting-backflow-preventers-without-undercutting-sprinkler-performance iStock-96646591.jpg In a 2025 article in Health Facilities Management titled “Deferred maintenance and master planning,” author Mike Mochel discusses the growing need for organizations to prioritize infrastructure renewal due to building age and systems that are beyond their serviceable life. In a 2025 article in Health Facilities Management titled “Deferred maintenance and master planning,” author Mike Mochel discusses the growing need for organizations to prioritize infrastructure renewal due to building age and systems that are beyond their serviceable life.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23686 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23686-working-in-existing-buildings PE0726_Utility Tunnel.jpg On July 1, 1976, President Gerald Ford dedicated the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum as “a perfect birthday present from the American people to themselves.” More than 1 million visitors passed through its doors in the first six weeks. On July 1, 1976, President Gerald Ford dedicated the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum as “a perfect birthday present from the American people to themselves.” More than 1 million visitors passed through its doors in the first six weeks.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23685 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23685-from-bicentennial-to-semiquincentennial-plumbing-the-modernization-of-the-national-air-and-space-museum PE0726_Air and Space Museum main image_rev.jpg In hospitals and outpatient facilities, the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) is the standard basis for patient care and staff safety requirements for engineering and architectural firms to follow In hospitals and outpatient facilities, the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) is the standard basis for patient care and staff safety requirements for engineering and architectural firms to follow

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23684 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23684-the-latest-fgi-guidelines-and-sink-mounted-eyewash-station-changes PE0726_Flowing eye wash station.jpg It always cracks me up at the start of a deposition when one of the lawyers says to me, or another lawyer, “Usual stipulations?” What on earth are they talking about? There is no such thing as “usual stipulations.” It always cracks me up at the start of a deposition when one of the lawyers says to me, or another lawyer, “Usual stipulations?” What on earth are they talking about? There is no such thing as “usual stipulations.” 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23683 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23683-know-the-forms-of-arbitration-awards-before-agreeing-to-arbitrate PHCN0529_arbitration award.jpg http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23682 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23682-i-am-the-perfect-leader PE0726_adaptability in business.jpg http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23681 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23681-america-250-history-of-independence-and-infrastructure iStock-1077116664.jpg Did you know the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) estimates approximately 650 parking garage fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated $8 million in property damage and 15 injuries each year? Did you know the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) estimates approximately 650 parking garage fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated $8 million in property damage and 15 injuries each year?

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23680 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23680-reengineering-fire-protection-in-parking-structures iStock-2268574168.jpg The history of backflow prevention is a story of public health incidents over the years, in which health officials and members of the plumbing industry learned the dangers and health hazards associated with cross-connections after investigating backflow incidents that sickened and killed many people. The history of backflow prevention is a story of public health incidents over the years, in which health officials and members of the plumbing industry learned the dangers and health hazards associated with cross-connections after investigating backflow incidents that sickened and killed many people. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23679 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23679-the-history-of-backflow-prevention-and-plumbing-codes-part-1 PE0726_backflow shut-off valve.jpg SSPMA has announced that Evelyn Tochtrop and Joel Janssen have been selected as the recipients of the 2026 SSPMA Scholarship Program. SSPMA has announced that Evelyn Tochtrop and Joel Janssen have been selected as the recipients of the 2026 SSPMA Scholarship Program.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23717 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:34:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23717-sspma-announces-scholarship-winners SSPMA Announces Scholarship Winners.jpg IAPMO is pleased to announce that In Compliance, a German-based consulting firm specializing in international product compliance requirements and regulations, has joined the IAPMO family. IAPMO is pleased to announce that In Compliance, a German-based consulting firm specializing in international product compliance requirements and regulations, has joined the IAPMO family.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23716 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:07:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23716-in-compliance-joins-iapmo-family In Compliance Joins IAPMO Family.webp ASHRAE has installed its 2026–27 Society president, along with newly elected officers and directors, during its 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas. ASHRAE has installed its 2026–27 Society president, along with newly elected officers and directors, during its 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23694 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:49:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23694-ashrae-announces-2026-27-president-officers-and-directors ASHRAE Announces 2026-27 President, Officers and Directors.webp ASHRAE recognized outstanding member achievements during its Annual Conference, honoring individuals for their contributions to the HVAC&R industry and the Society. ASHRAE recognized outstanding member achievements during its Annual Conference, honoring individuals for their contributions to the HVAC&R industry and the Society.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23691 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23691-ashrae-recognizes-outstanding-member-achievements-at-annual-conference ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding Member Achievements at Annual Conference.jpg Bonomi's acquisition marks a decisive step towards manufacturing in the United States whilst avoiding tariffs. Bonomi's acquisition marks a decisive step towards manufacturing in the United States whilst avoiding tariffs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23678 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:08:36 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23678-bonomi-acquires-perin-machining-company Bonomi Acquires US-Based Perin Machining Company.jpg Bipartisan housing legislation will help expand housing supply and support safe, sustainable infrastructure. Bipartisan housing legislation will help expand housing supply and support safe, sustainable infrastructure.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23675 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23675-plastics-pipe-institute-urges-president-trump-to-sign-21st-century-road-to-housing-act Plastics Pipe Institute Urges President Trump to Sign 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.jpg This new system builds on the original iHydrant technology to combine acoustic leak detection, pressure monitoring, and temperature data with machine learning tools. This new system builds on the original iHydrant technology to combine acoustic leak detection, pressure monitoring, and temperature data with machine learning tools.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23672 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:17:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23672-mcwane-launches-water-system-intelligence-platform-ihydrant-plus McWane Launches Water System Intelligence Platform iHydrant Plus.jpg The Primer provides both technical background and practical guidance to support early, informed involvement by local water providers. The Primer provides both technical background and practical guidance to support early, informed involvement by local water providers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23671 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23671-awe-releases-data-center-primer-for-water-service-providers AWE Releases Data Center Primer for Water Service Providers.jpg Taught by MedGas expert Mark Allen, the workshop provides the 32 hours of training needed to take the ASSE 6060: Medical Gas Systems Designer exam. Taught by MedGas expert Mark Allen, the workshop provides the 32 hours of training needed to take the ASSE 6060: Medical Gas Systems Designer exam.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23668 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23668-aspe-september-medgas-workshop-heads-to-atlanta ASPE September MedGas Workshop Heads to Atlanta.jpg The World Health Organization has released its updated guidelines for drinking-water quality, providing the latest global guidance to support countries in protecting public health through safe drinking-water. The World Health Organization has released its updated guidelines for drinking-water quality, providing the latest global guidance to support countries in protecting public health through safe drinking-water.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23667 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:19:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23667-who-unveils-third-addendum-to-guidelines-for-drinking-water-quality World Health Organization Unveils Third Addendum to Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality.jpg NFPA recognized outstanding accomplishments and leadership in fire, electrical, and life safety at its Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, part of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. NFPA recognized outstanding accomplishments and leadership in fire, electrical, and life safety at its Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, part of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23669 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:58:56 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23669-nfpa-recognizes-leaders-in-fire-and-life-safety-at-2026-stars-at-night-awards-gala NFPA Recognizes Leaders in Fire and Life Safety at 2026 Stars at Night Awards Gala.jpg Xylem, Water Well Trust, HometownH20 and local partners join forces to replace a 75 year old well system to end years of water shortages for the Brown family. Xylem, Water Well Trust, HometownH20 and local partners join forces to replace a 75 year old well system to end years of water shortages for the Brown family.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23665 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:17:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23665-new-water-well-installation-provides-reliable-water-access-for-virginia-family Industry Partnership Restores Reliable Water Access for Rural Virginia Family 1.jpg Industry Partnership Restores Reliable Water Access for Rural Virginia Family 1.jpg Industry Partnership Restores Reliable Water Access for Rural Virginia Family 2.jpg Wheeler will remain a member of the company’s board of directors. Wheeler will remain a member of the company’s board of directors.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23644 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23644-kevin-wheeler-to-retire-as-executive-chairman-of-ao-smith-president-and-ceo-stephen-shafer-named-chairman Kevin Wheeler to Retire as Executive Chairman of A.O. Smith; President and CEO Stephen Shafer Named Chairman.webp IAPMO’s Hugo Aguilar has been named a recipient of ANSI’s Meritorious Service Award for contributions to the U.S. voluntary standards system. IAPMO’s Hugo Aguilar has been named a recipient of ANSI’s Meritorious Service Award for contributions to the U.S. voluntary standards system.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23640 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:50:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23640-iapmo-aguilar-to-receive-ansi-meritorious-service-award IAPMO Aguilar to Receive ANSI Meritorious Service Award.webp