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2026 Boiler Report: No Single Answer
Fossil fuel, electric, hybrid, dual-fuel, heat pump, condensing boiler — the hydronic heating market doesn’t have one future, it has several.
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PHC News
May 2024
Volume: 26
Edition: 5
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From Photos to Proof
As compliance demands grow more complex, structured visual documentation is emerging as the key to traceable records.
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The Four Non-Negotiables Every Contractor Must Master
To succeed in home services, focus on everyday discipline and building airtight processes.
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Eastern State Hospital Completes Extensive Hydronic Retrofit
Mental health facility replaces a century-old deteriorating steam plant with a state-of-the-art hydronic system, improving comfort, efficiency and care across three campus facilities.
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From Military Service to Service Calls
Trane’s Trade Warriors Program turns military veterans into HVAC professionals.
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Taking Training on the Road
Manufacturers, reps and distributors – raising the bar on training.
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IAPMO Turns 100
In 2026, IAPMO will celebrate a century of protecting health, advancing innovation and shaping the built environment.
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Are You Compliant?
What plumbing pros need to know as codes and standards continue to change.
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Q&A with Todd Schwarzenbach, Chief Customer Officer, Viega North America
A sharper focus on the customer is reshaping how Viega supports contractors, distributors and specifiers in a more demanding, fast-changing market.
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Using IAQP to Cut Costs and Improve Air Quality
ASHRAE 62.1’s IAQP pathway offers a practical way to improve IAQ while reducing energy and system costs.
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Owners Didn’t Pay for FDD; Why Would They Pay for AI?
The real barrier is not the technology itself but industry practices that prioritize low upfront cost and “day one” delivery over long term operational performance, data quality and system integration.
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As Custom as Commercial Air Conditioning Gets
New York’s oldest operating theater embarks on an 80-ton VRF retrofit that transformed comfort building-wide.
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BEMIS Manufacturing Co.: 125 Years of Innovation
The best toilet seat is one you never have to think about.
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Celebrate the People Who Keep America Moving Forward
Trades Build America is a family-led movement that puts the skilled trades back in the spotlight.
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Green Trends
4 Takeaways from the Nation’s Biggest Heat Pump Expo
Manufacturers are rapidly expanding product options to meet rising demand for affordable, low carbon heating technologies.
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Contractor Culture
Building a Skilled Workforce: The Key to Home Service Excellence
The success of employees should be the core focus of your business operations.
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Legal Pipeline
Know the Forms of Arbitration Awards Before Agreeing to Arbitrate
Absent a statutory violation under the relevant arbitration act, a court will likely uphold the parties’ agreed-upon selection of the award’s form, regardless of their satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the award’s contents.
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Coach's Corner
How to Build a Successful Plumbing Business Without Burning Out
Developing trust, investing in training and scaling thoughtfully can help owners grow successful companies without sacrificing their health, families or long-term fulfillment.
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Construction Technology
Be the Megaphone Our Industry Needs
To build a long term pipeline of recruits, highlight the construction industry’s strong wages and career opportunities by engaging schools, promoting apprenticeships and actively participating in community outreach.
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Contractor Profit Advantage
Numbers Lead to Money
If you incur legitimate business expenses, you had better identify and calculate them before offering your services to the public.
Hydronics
Always Begin with the Ending
Avoiding costly callbacks and angry homeowners starts with the conversation you have before the job begins.
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Boiler Room Detective
Understanding Steam Boiler Pressure Controls
Modern comfort-heating steam boilers are designed to operate at very low pressures. Improper pressure control settings can lead to inefficiency, equipment damage or dangerous conditions.
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Geothermal HVAC
The ‘Digital Electricity’ Revolution: Why Class 4 Wiring is the Secret Weapon for Geothermal Retrofits
This wiring dramatically reduces labor, material and retrofit costs while enabling efficient, scalable
decarbonization for existing buildings and thermal energy networks.
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