Plumbing & Mechanical Engineer

$29.7M Electrification Bronx Supportive Housing Retrofit Begins

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The eight-story, 130,000-square foot Silverleaf Hall includes 55 units under contract with NYS Supportive Housing Program for formerly homeless families and 63 affordable units available to single adults and families earning less than 80% AMI.

Old Systems, New Demands: How Contractors are Navigating the Retrofit Market

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With an increase in retrofits in the current market, here’s how contractors are navigating the issues that come with it.

ASA and PHCC Members Bring Unified Industry Voice to Capitol Hill

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:41:50 -0400

Among the primary topics discussed during congressional meetings was the need to strengthen workforce development initiatives and expand pathways into the skilled trades.

The International Code Council's Building Safety Month

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:32:02 -0400

For 46 years, Building Safety Month has helped people understand the impact that building codes have on their daily lives.

Why Prefabrication Is Becoming the Backbone of MEP Contractor Operations

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

New report from Stratus reveals how labor shortages, material costs, and limited operational visibility are driving digital adoption and prefabrication.

The Impact of EU Reach on Plumbing Component Materials

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

European Union (E.U.) regulators have concluded that PFAS, which do not degrade in the environment, are a major problem.

First Canadian installation of Rinnai RCW Series floor-standing boiler system

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:20:36 -0400

Rinnai commercial sales and engineering personnel were present onsite during startup to support commissioning and verify combustion performance.

Verantum and XOi partner to improve asset performance by connecting building data with field operations

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:15:36 -0400

By connecting building systems with field execution, Verantum and XOi aim to provide a more practical, data-driven approach to managing assets more effectively at scale.

Maryland’s Utility RELIEF Act allocates over $72 million for equitable home energy upgrades and updates SEIF, expanding access to heat pumps

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:25:01 -0400

In addition to improving energy affordability and creating clean energy economy jobs in Maryland, the building electrification provisions in the Utility RELIEF Act will also support Maryland’s decarbonization goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% in the next five years and attain net-zero emissions by 2045.

New Mexico's PFAS regulations signal a new regulatory era

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

As the United States (U.S.) States pioneer regulations for trace chemicals, manufacturers, specifying engineers, and contractors must adapt to a new era.

How to change the staging status of two heat sources

hydronicpros@gmail.com (John Siegenthaler, P.E.) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

What if your boiler system could automatically switch between heat sources based on energy cost? A closer look at staging logic, relays and smarter system control.

Henderson Companies advances new technology leadership team

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:15:45 -0400

The company announced an evolution of its technology team aimed at expanding its research capabilities, accelerating digital innovation, and strengthening operational excellence

Code literacy: the contractor's best advantage

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Codes are expanding into areas like resilience, electrification, water quality management and long-term accountability. No longer are they static rulebooks; they’re living frameworks shaping how systems perform over decades.

How do North American and European hydronic systems differ?

hydronicpros@gmail.com (John Siegenthaler, P.E.) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

When comparing hydronic systems designs that are common in North America with typical European equivalents, comparisons reveal details that would be beneficial in either market, but are not “traditional” in one market or the other.

10 Influential Women of 2026 in the Plumbing Industry

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0400

P&M highlights ten trailblazers in the industry for Women's History Month.

Erica Barnes, Owner and president of General Plumbing and Air Conditioning

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:09:00 -0400

Erica Barnes is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.

Courtney Borja, Foreman at Therma

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:08:00 -0400

Courtney Borja is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.

Crystal Carter, Executive Director, Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Louisiana

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:07:00 -0400

Crystal Carter is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.

Khadija Head, Co-owner of Head’s Plumbing

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:06:00 -0400

Khadija Head is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.

Becky Henderson, National Sales Development Manager for Domestic Buildings at Grundfos

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:05:00 -0400

Becky Henderson is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.

Marissa Johnson, Operations Manager at Johnson & Johnson Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:04:00 -0400

Marissa Johnson is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.

Lauren Martin, VP Seaside Plumbing, Inc.

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:03:00 -0400

Lauren Martin is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.

Ariel Sizemore, Foreman at Integrated Facility Services

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:02:00 -0400

Ariel Sizemore is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.

Kerry Sweet, Director of Marketing and Training, Streamline Services

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:01:00 -0400

Kerry Sweet is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.

Jacquelyn Wynn, COB/COO of Lindsey Brothers Plumbing & Heating

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Jacquelyn Wynn is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.

Beyond flow rates: the structural shift in state-level mechanical and plumbing regulation

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Although lower flow rates and higher energy factors remain central, the bills pending in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia reveal a more profound structural shift.

Henderson Companies launches Strategic Consulting

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:50:05 -0500

Henderson’s Strategic Consulting service engages owners, architects, general contractors, financial institutions and other key project stakeholders early in the planning process to help determine where and when to invest resources that will maximize the lifecycle value of these assets.

How to use H-pattern bypass valves

hydronicpros@gmail.com (John Siegenthaler, P.E.) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Panel radiators operated at low water temperatures, and with minimal fins attached to the rear of the water plate, can emit upwards of 50% of their total output as radiant heat.

Navigating the United States perchlorate rulemaking: compliance strategies for the May 2027 final rule deadline

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500

While perchlorate has been on the regulatory radar for decades, this specific action is driven by a complex legal history.

Commercial pipe support best practices: applications, materials and code compliance explained

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Pipe support plays a foundational role in the performance, safety, and longevity of commercial plumbing and mechanical systems.