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• 05.11.22

  International Code Council and Building Talent Foundation Announce New Collaboration

  The two organizations will promote careers in construction and reinforce education and training opportunities for future construction professionals Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council and the Building Talent Foundation (BTF) announced that they will be combining efforts to support and strengthen the residential construction and building safety workforce. The two organizations will promote careers… more

• 05.03.22

  The 2022 Building Safety Month Celebration Begins

  Week One of Building Safety Month Explores Planning for a Safe and Sustainable Tomorrow Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council is excited to announce the beginning of the 42nd annual Building Safety Month. The campaign is led by the Code Council and its members and partners every May to raise awareness about the importance… more

• 05.03.22

  Viega Fittings Earn Additional Navy Approval

  Pressing technology approved for use on U.S. Navy surface combatants BROOMFIELD, Colo.  – Viega, the first press fitting system to meet the standard for use on Navy combat ships, has won approval for additional components to be used onboard. Last year, the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) approved the use of MegaPress® CuNi press fittings… more

• 04.25.22

  Electrification Efforts Beginning to Go Statewide

  Since the City of Berkeley, California, enacted the nation’s first electrification reach code in 2019, other jurisdictions have considered adopting this concept. Initially, it was other major cities that followed suit like Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, and most recently New York. However, as momentum for these policies continued to grow locally,… more

• 04.05.22

  PHCC Past National President Joe Schmitt Passes Away

  FALLS CHURCH, Va. (April 5, 2022) – It is with great sadness that the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) reports the April 2, 2022, passing of Past National President Joe Schmitt (2008-2009) of Englewood, Ohio. He was a member of PHCC since 1968 and was a highly respected leader in the plumbing-heating-cooling industry. “Joe Schmitt’s steady… more