https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us The owner of a high-rise multifamily residential building in Battery Park, Manhattan, faced a pressing infrastructure decision: replace an aging, gas-fired domestic hot water (DHW) system that could no longer deliver reliable, efficient service to residents. The owner of a high-rise multifamily residential building in Battery Park, Manhattan, faced a pressing infrastructure decision: replace an aging, gas-fired domestic hot water (DHW) system that could no longer deliver reliable, efficient service to residents.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23823 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23823-veritus-heat-pump-water-heater-solves-space-cost-and-efficiency-challenges-in-new-york-retrofit PE0826_Lochinvar Veritas.jpg Summer 2026’s global soccer tournament is unlike any other, with matches spread across 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Summer 2026’s global soccer tournament is unlike any other, with matches spread across 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23819 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23819-engineering-sofi-stadium-global-soccer-tournament-venue-is-a-masterclass-in-sustainable-plumbing-design PE0726_SofiStadium.jpg Because mixing valves are crucial for preventing scalding, thermal shock and Legionella, the CPS maintenance team required a timely and safe solution to protect students and staff while enhancing water efficiency. Because mixing valves are crucial for preventing scalding, thermal shock and Legionella, the CPS maintenance team required a timely and safe solution to protect students and staff while enhancing water efficiency. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23768 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:52:33 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23768-repair-dont-replace-how-cincinnati-public-schools-simplified-maintenance-with-mixing-valves Repair, Don’t Replace- How Cincinnati Public Schools Simplified Maintenance with Mixing Valves .jpg Repair, Don’t Replace- How Cincinnati Public Schools Simplified Maintenance with Mixing Valves .jpg Repair, Don’t Replace- How Cincinnati Public Schools Simplified Maintenance with Mixing Valves 2.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 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 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 Founded in 2020, Hope Vibes works with SFA Saniflo to outfit its mobile shower and laundry center trucks that regularly serve the North Carolina homeless community. Founded in 2020, Hope Vibes works with SFA Saniflo to outfit its mobile shower and laundry center trucks that regularly serve the North Carolina homeless community.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23546 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:54:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23546-sfa-saniflo-usa-continues-partnership-with-hope-vibes SFA Saniflo USA Continues Partnership With Hope Vibes.jpg As data center construction rapidly expands, project teams must carefully weigh the critical tradeoffs between protection, cost, and operational impact to choose the right fire protection strategy. As data center construction rapidly expands, project teams must carefully weigh the critical tradeoffs between protection, cost, and operational impact to choose the right fire protection strategy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23486 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23486-an-expert-guide-to-fire-protection-systems-for-data-centers PE0626_data center room server and storage fire.jpg Rheem provides home heating, cooling and water heating systems along with company volunteers for the 2026 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Rheem provides home heating, cooling and water heating systems along with company volunteers for the 2026 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23428 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23428-rheem-supports-affordable-homeownership-for-24-atlanta-families Rheem Supports Affordable Homeownership for 24 Atlanta Families.jpg Explore how New York’s oldest operating theater overcame a looming utility crisis by implementing a custom 80-ton VRF retrofit that delivers modern climate control without compromising its historic Italian Renaissance charm. Explore how New York’s oldest operating theater overcame a looming utility crisis by implementing a custom 80-ton VRF retrofit that delivers modern climate control without compromising its historic Italian Renaissance charm.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23354 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23354-as-custom-as-commercial-air-conditioning-gets Bardavon (47).jpg Discover how Eastern State Hospital transformed its century-old infrastructure with a state-of-the-art hydronic retrofit, significantly improving patient comfort and operational efficiency. Discover how Eastern State Hospital transformed its century-old infrastructure with a state-of-the-art hydronic retrofit, significantly improving patient comfort and operational efficiency.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23340 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23340-eastern-state-hospital-completes-extensive-hydronic-retrofit O96A4746.jpg See how San Francisco’s Fifteen-Fifty high-rise achieves a 27% reduction in potable water demand through its pioneering onsite graywater treatment system. 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 Discover how Class 4 wiring acts as a "secret weapon" for geothermal retrofits by bypassing electrical infrastructure bottlenecks to enable affordable building decarbonization. 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 Discover how advanced plumbing engineering and "smart" leak detection systems act as the invisible guardians of our cultural heritage by protecting irreplaceable museum collections from water damage. Discover how advanced plumbing engineering and "smart" leak detection systems act as the invisible guardians of our cultural heritage by protecting irreplaceable museum collections from water damage.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23026 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23026-the-invisible-guardians-of-museum-collections PE0326_NMWA 2.jpg After nearly three decades in the trades, Travis Abaire has found success by prioritizing autonomy, quality craftsmanship, and strategic networking over rapid expansion. After nearly three decades in the trades, Travis Abaire has found success by prioritizing autonomy, quality craftsmanship, and strategic networking over rapid expansion.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22993 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22993-from-union-halls-to-sole-proprietor-one-plumbers-path-to-independence TAP (7).jpg Discover how early design advocacy and integrated engineering brought a high-efficiency vertical geothermal system to life at ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac, delivering significant life-cycle savings and sustainable performance. Discover how early design advocacy and integrated engineering brought a high-efficiency vertical geothermal system to life at ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac, delivering significant life-cycle savings and sustainable performance.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22945 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22945-tapping-into-untapped-energy-using-geothermal-design-advocacy PE0326_Borehole rendering.jpg IWSH will host a summer Community Plumbing Challenge to upgrade plumbing at Los Angeles Mission in downtown Los Angeles. IWSH will host a summer Community Plumbing Challenge to upgrade plumbing at Los Angeles Mission in downtown Los Angeles.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22968 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:27:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22968-transforming-lives-through-plumbing-iwsh-announces-community-plumbing-challenge-at-los-angeles-mission Transforming Lives Through Plumbing- IWSH Announces Community Plumbing Challenge at Los Angeles Mission.jpg Through the GF Water Foundation, several First Nations homes in Saskatchewan have improved air quality and living conditions thanks to Uponor radiant heating. Through the GF Water Foundation, several First Nations homes in Saskatchewan have improved air quality and living conditions thanks to Uponor radiant heating.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22941 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:22:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22941-gf-creates-safer-homes-with-uponor-radiant-heating-for-first-nations-communities-in-canada GF Creates Safer Homes with Uponor Radiant Heating for First Nations Communities in Canada.jpg Louis van Belle, PE, combines his passion for homebrewing with professional expertise to explain how the core ingredients of beer shape the unique mechanical and plumbing demands of a modern brewery. Louis van Belle, PE, combines his passion for homebrewing with professional expertise to explain how the core ingredients of beer shape the unique mechanical and plumbing demands of a modern brewery.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22798 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22798-engineering-the-perfect-pint-the-art-and-science-of-brewery-design PE0226_Ramova Theatre Chicago 2024 (208).jpg A striking modern “habitable art” home becomes a case study in what’s possible when bold architecture and masterful mechanical design converge to deliver hidden, high-performance comfort year-round. A striking modern “habitable art” home becomes a case study in what’s possible when bold architecture and masterful mechanical design converge to deliver hidden, high-performance comfort year-round.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22671 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22671-the-art-of-structure-and-the-art-of-comfort DSC_6533 copy.jpg This case study explores how a risk-based, multi-barrier blackwater treatment system at San Francisco’s Mission Rock meets stringent microbial log reduction targets to enable safe, large-scale onsite non-potable water reuse. This case study explores how a risk-based, multi-barrier blackwater treatment system at San Francisco’s Mission Rock meets stringent microbial log reduction targets to enable safe, large-scale onsite non-potable water reuse.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22626 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22626-implementing-onsite-water-reuse-using-the-risk-based-framework-part-1 PE0126_Mission Rock District Figure 1.jpg From building schools to empowering women and improving health care, Rotary International’s Ghana mission highlights sustainable education, economic development, and life-changing support for children and families. From building schools to empowering women and improving health care, Rotary International’s Ghana mission highlights sustainable education, economic development, and life-changing support for children and families.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22618 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22618-rotarys-global-impact-plumbing-solutions-for-health-and-sustainability-part-2 PE0126_codecolumn_Oct 16, dat 15, part 2.jpg Discover how Stanford University solved persistent water-heater failures in student housing by switching to durable, high-efficiency HTP Phoenix units that deliver reliability, performance and peace of mind for hundreds of residents. Discover how Stanford University solved persistent water-heater failures in student housing by switching to durable, high-efficiency HTP Phoenix units that deliver reliability, performance and peace of mind for hundreds of residents.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22542 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22542-stanford-university-closes-the-book-on-failing-water-heaters Stanford 7.jpg See how a high-rise penthouse remodel overcame concrete slab limitations with smart Saniflo pump technology, enabling new bathrooms, a relocated laundry room, and elegant wall-hung fixtures without costly structural work. See how a high-rise penthouse remodel overcame concrete slab limitations with smart Saniflo pump technology, enabling new bathrooms, a relocated laundry room, and elegant wall-hung fixtures without costly structural work.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22541 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22541-above-floor-plumbing-powers-penthouse-transformation #3.jpg With $426 billion in LNG projects underway and U.S. exports poised to double by 2030, North America is cementing its role as a global LNG powerhouse amid shifting markets, geopolitical pressure, and ambitious infrastructure expansion. With $426 billion in LNG projects underway and U.S. exports poised to double by 2030, North America is cementing its role as a global LNG powerhouse amid shifting markets, geopolitical pressure, and ambitious infrastructure expansion.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22208 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22208-industrial-info-delves-into-lng-project-spending TW1025_ liquified natural gas storage tanks.jpg From rainwater harvesting to geothermal systems and smart leak detection, John A. Mullen explores how cutting-edge plumbing strategies are reshaping sustainable design in 2025 to meet the challenges of climate change, efficiency, and public health. From rainwater harvesting to geothermal systems and smart leak detection, John A. Mullen explores how cutting-edge plumbing strategies are reshaping sustainable design in 2025 to meet the challenges of climate change, efficiency, and public health.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22196 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22196-sustainability-flows-into-plumbing-green-building-trends-2025 PE1025_main image.jpg Underground pipelines. City engineering network. Gas pipes, water supply, sewerage, electrical networks. Vector illustration Throughout the journey of building a charity home dedicated to raising funds and awareness for mental health, Chris and Kirsten Miller were able to transform personal grief into collective action by sparking conversation, reducing stigma, and creating lasting change within their community. http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22089 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:28:46 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22089-a-house-built-to-heal A House Built to Heal.jpg Austin’s tallest building, the 74-story Waterline, uses PEX and CPVC piping to boost energy efficiency, cut installation costs by 20%, and meet LEED Gold goals—earning Project of the Year honors. Austin’s tallest building, the 74-story Waterline, uses PEX and CPVC piping to boost energy efficiency, cut installation costs by 20%, and meet LEED Gold goals—earning Project of the Year honors.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22035 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22035-new-texas-building-sets-records-in-height-piping-design PE0925_Photo 1 Waterline Austin TX Rendering.jpg