Plumbing & Mechanical Engineer

Extreme Ownership in the Trades: The Leadership Standard That Changes Everything

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:28:44 -0400

Problems do not go away in business. They are part of the process. But in a culture of ownership, problems become opportunities for leadership. Instead of frustration, you get solutions. Instead of finger pointing, you get growth.

Top 40 Under 40 Next Gen All-Star Competition Officially Open

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:54:14 -0400

Nominations are officially open for the 2026 Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times Top 40 Under 40 Next Gen All-Star competition.

KAI Engineering Designs Sustainable MEP Systems for New JPS Health Network Clinic

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:36:17 -0400

KAI served as the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) Engineer for the new JPS Health Network Medical Home Southwest Tarrant clinic serving the Fort Worth Wedgewood neighborhood.

The Benefits Package Your Best Technicians Are Quietly Comparing You Against

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

In a hyper-competitive market, talent poaching happens instantly. Salary matches provide short-term retention, but fail to build long-term loyalty. The true competitive advantage comes from the daily workplace experience.

How a New PHCC Program is Turning Inmates into Tomorrow’s Plumbers and HVAC Techs

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:26 -0400

A new PHCC-backed program inside Hamilton County Jail is equipping inmates with hands-on HVAC and plumbing skills.

Case Engineering Hires Structural, Electrical, Mechanical Engineers

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:58:28 -0400

Electrical Engineer Adam Barney, Mechanical Engineer Luke Markovich, and Structural Engineer Spencer Bearden have joined the team at Case Engineering.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Experts for UPC, UMC Task Groups

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:20:18 -0400

Task group members will participate via conference call or web meeting, share their perspectives on the code, and help draft recommendations for action by the UPC and UMC Technical Committees.

$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.