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Is Your Business Relevant? Could It Be Stronger or More Competitive? — Joint PHCC/QSC event to focus on managing your business, increasing profits and predicting future trends as the economy rebounds. More Information

George Raburn Memorial Contributions — Memorial contributions in honor of deceased PHCC Vice President George Raburn may be made to the PHCC Educational Foundation Endowment Fund. More Information

Hallam Named Plumbing Instructor of the Year — Paul Hallam from Mechanical Skills, Inc. Plumbing Apprenticeship School of Indianapolis, Ind., has been named CONTRACTOR magazine’s 2010 Plumbing Instructor of the Year. Full Text

Doug Santoro Elected QSC Chair During Houston Power Meeting — Doug Santoro of General Plumbing, Inc., West Palm Beach, Fla., has been elected as 2010-2011 chair of the Quality Service Contractors. More Information

CCA Learns How to Stand Out From Competition — As the construction industry continues to face uncertain times, members of the Construction Contractors’ Alliance focused on how to differentiate themselves from the competition. More Information

Coming Soon: New EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation Requirements — The April 22 activation date for new EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program requirements is coming soon! This new regulation requires that paid contractors and maintenance professionals, including plumbers, be trained and certified on certain mandated lead-safe work practices before renovating or repairing housing and facilities for children built before 1978. Full Text

UAC Members Learn to “Fight as You Train” — Leadership, teamwork and training are crucial to a business’s success, motivational speaker Keni Thomas, Bronze Star for Valor recipient emphasized to UAC members. Full Text

PHCC Promotes EPA’s “Fix a Leak Week” March 15–21, 2010 — Because minor water leaks account for more than one trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes, PHCC is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” March 15-21, 2010. Full Text

New Construction Contractors to Learn How to Stand Out Among the Competition — Get in-depth research information on the latest construction trends to help them anticipate what’s around the corner, proven sales strategies to get new business and innovative marketing tactics that will make them stand out among other contractors. Full Text

Preventing Frozen Pipes — With the freezing temperatures affecting homes across the country, PHCC members are busy educating the public on how to avoid plumbing dangers associated with these frigid conditions. Click here to see a video of what one member recommends. Full Text

UAC to Learn “Blackhawk Down” Lessons At Feb. 3-5 Unity Meeting — Motivational speaker Keni Thomas, Bronze Star for Valor recipient, will be the keynote speaker at the Feb. 3-5 Union-Affiliated Contractors’ meeting in Palm Harbor, Fla. The highly successful movie "Blackhawk Down" is based on his Army company’s mission in Mogadishu, Somalia. Full Text

PHCC Helps Renovate Flood-Damaged New Orleans Home — Forty members of the PHCC—National Association participated in a very rewarding “Day of Service” Saturday, Oct. 24, in conjunction with the PHCC annual convention, CONNECT 2009, in New Orleans. Full Text

CONNECT 2009 is a Winner — “It was the best one I’ve attended for years,” is how one contractor described it, while an exhibitor said, “It was a home run.” Full Text

How Plumbers are Faring in Recession — Roger the Plumber owner Roger Peugeot on staying afloat in an economic downturn. More Information

Up-to-the-Minute Business Solutions Available — There is a new kind of economy out there—one that rewards companies that find new ways to anticipate and address customer needs. Full Text

Plumbing for Joy? Be Your Own Boss — By economic yardsticks, Roger the Plumber should be feeling pretty low. So why is Mr. Peugeot so happy? Full Text

PHCC Fundraiser Reaches for Finish Line — Just $10,000 in additional contributions is needed to hit the 2009 Invest in Your Future Annual Giving Campaign goal. The PHCC Educational Foundation and PHCC National Auxiliary depend on these funds to support their educational programs and scholarship opportunities. Please join InSinkErator, Ferguson and the hundreds of other supporters by making your gift now. More Information

Foundation Releases Plumbing Assessment Tests — Need to evaluate your apprenticeship program or test prospective employees’ knowledge? There are new, standardized plumbing assessment tests available from the PHCC—National Association Educational Foundation that can help you. Full Text

Federated Hosts Designated Risk Manager Seminar — Contractors from Across the U.S. Attend Training Full Text

2009 Skills USA Plumbing Contest Winners Announced — Six winners were announced at the annual SkillsUSA Championships Plumbing Contest held June 27 in Kansas City, Kansas. Full Text

Seminars Help Contractors Build Business in Challenging Times — PHCC will present several thought-provoking sessions at CONNECT 2009 on emerging markets and cutting-edge business strategies that increase profits. Full Text

Gain an Edge for your Business — If you’re looking for proven solutions to help your business during these challenging times, answers totally focused toward the p-h-c contractor are available at CONNECT 2009. Full Text

CONNECT 2009 Offers Valuable Resources — Can you afford to sit out PHCC CONNECT 2009 and risk being behind the competition? Attending will be the best decision you make this year. Check out these business-building educational opportunities. More Information

New Standard Contract Makes it Easier to Work on Federal Construction and Stimulus Projects — General and specialty contractors will benefit from using the first standard subcontract to address new complex contractual rules and regulations for federal government projects. Full Text

PHCC Expands Facebook Page — Members are being encouraged to post pictures and share experiences from the recent PHCC Leadership and Legislative Conference ’09. Full Text

Serious About Safety and Saving Money? — Attend the Designated Risk Manager Training for Contractors. Full Text

2009 National Standard Plumbing Codes Now Available — The National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) Committee has announced the release of the 2009 National Standard Plumbing Code and the 2009 National Standard Plumbing Code–Illustrated. Full Text

Chapter Leaders Tackle Leadership — PHCC chapter leaders—staff and p-h-c contractors—tackled a number of other pressing issues during the two-day event. Full Text

Position Your Company for the Upturn At PHCC’s CONNECT 2009 — Anticipation and preparation are critical to a business’s success—especially during tough economic times. The PHCC convention, CONNECT 2009 will focus on these areas to help participants position their companies for an economic upturn. Full Text

PHCC Member Meets with President On Tax Day 2009 — PHCCC member Alan Givens was one of a select number of working Americans who were invited to talk with President Obama on April 15. More Information

New Fire Sprinkler Webinar Focuses On Multipurpose Systems In Residential Fire Protection — Webinar presentation will educate participants on the use of multipurpose systems in residential fire sprinkler installation and why this is becoming the most cost effective solution. Full Text

Learn the Details of the Stimulus Package in FREE Webinaar — To help members learn more about the federal stimulus package that is specific to them and their customers, PHCC and QSC will offer a free members-only Webinar at 3 p.m. ET April 23. Full Text

Look for Opportunities, QSC Members Learn — A wide range of experts urged QSC to take the time in down economic times to prepare for the upturn. Whether it’s practicing smart marketing, undertaking strong sales efforts or considering new forms of business technology, now is the perfect time to get ready for better times. Full Text

CCA Learns Right Direction for Today’s Economy — CCA members focused on adapting to today’s business environment and preparing for the future. Full Text

Kevin Schwalb Joins PHCC as Government Relations Director — PHCC is pleased to announce that Kevin Schwalb has joined its staff as Director of Government Relations. Kevin brings to the position a strong background in the federal government and construction-related trade associations. Full Text

Newly-Named ‘Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition’ (PERC) Identifies Drainline Transport as First Joint Project — The newly-named Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition, (PERC) formed last month through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), has identified Drainline Transport as its first research project. Full Text

New Fire Sprinkler Webinar Focuses On The Growing Residential Market Opportunity For Plumbing Contractors — A new webinar has been prepared to inform plumbing contractors across the nation about the emerging residential fire sprinkler market and why they should be paying attention. Full Text

PHCC—National Association Forms Partnership With GreenPlumbers® USA — The PHCC—National Association and GreenPlumbers® USA have formed a partnership to train and certify plumbers across the nation on the environmental impact and technical aspects of water and energy efficient technologies. Full Text

PHCC Joins Water Efficiency Research Coalition — At a ceremony today at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) signed an agreement to be part of a new Water Efficiency Research Coalition. Full Text

PHCC Sponsors Workforce Summit in Texas — PHCC Texas sponsors workforce summit to address the need for qualified plumbing and HVACR workers. The PHCC Educational Foundation co-sponsored the summit. Full Text

Remember to Hire Professional Contractors — Following the apprehension of more than two dozen unlicensed contractors in Southern California in an undercover sting, members of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association are reminding consumers how important it is to hire a professional contractors for home improvement projects. More Information

PHCC Partners with Isuzu For Discounted Truck-Buying Program Exclusively for Members — Members of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) can now get a special discount on Isuzu N series and GMC/Chevy W series trucks. More Information

Challenge Air for Kids & Friends Recognizes QSC — The Quality Service Contractors’ organization was recognized with an “Outstanding Supporter Award” at the annual Challenge Air for Kids & Friends Gala in Dallas, Texas. More Information

A Typical Plumber Profile: A Proud, Trained, Hard-Working Professional — With all the “Joe the Plumber”-related attention this week in the media, on the street and at the office water cooler, PHCC is compelled to offer its thoughts on the plumbing profession today Full Text

National Plumbing Organization Responds To “Joe the Plumber” Focus — PHCC released a statement applauding the efforts of both presidential candidates for their focus on plumbing contractors during the presidential debate. Full Text

P.I.P.E Inc. Receives 2008 PHCC Safety Award — Full Text

When disaster strikes - Disaster Planning Tool now available to PHCC Members — A tool that helps small businesses plan for and recover from disaster is now available to all PHCC members courtesy of Federated Mutual Insurance, the association’s recommended insurance carrier. Full Text

PHCC Offers New Online Business Management Training — In September, PHCC and the PHCC Educational Foundation will begin offering an online business management training series. Full Text

Another Joe the Plumber — They are hardly famous, these plumbers named Joe, first cousins who have known since grade school that they would follow their fathers into the Brooklyn-based family business, J. Caiazzo Plumbing and Heating. Full Text

New Jersey PHCC Assists Injured War Veteran — Members of the New Jersey PHCC recently were involved in a “Homes for Our Troops” project to build a specially adapted home for a severely injured war veteran and his family. More Information

Strengthen Your Business In Challenging Times — Come join PHCC at Network ’08 to discover new ways to manage your business efficiently and profitably in challenging times like these. More Information

ISH Seminar Sessions Focused on Creating Business Success — The program includes educational sessions focused on presenting business strategies for achieving success in the markets served by this international trade show. Full Text

GreenPlumbers in Florida — Pinellas County “Green” Plumbers Are First in Florida Full Text

PHCC of Iowa Assisting Homeowners in Flood-Stricken State — Iowa PHCC has made a list of tips available to residents who have water inside their home or business. Full Text

Plumbing Museum Relocates to Watertown, Mass. — A historic lavatory bowl whose only other example is at Jefferson’s Monticello, antique plumbing tools and fittings, old copper tubs and wooden water pipes from old Boston mains will all be featured at a relocated Plumbing Museum in Watertown, Mass. More Information

PHCC Holds Water Conservation Rally — During a rally on May 1 at Senate Park next to the U.S. Capitol, PHCC President Jim Finley challenged Americans to commit to specific water conservation measures this summer. More Information

PHCC Supports National Safe Digging Month — The PHCC is supporting the May 2008 National Safe Digging Month. More Information

Capitol Hill Rally to Kick-Off Water Conservation Initiative — Rally to Kick-off Summer 2008 Water Conservation Awareness, encourage participation of all Americans in water conservation program and announce Free Homeowner Water Audits. More Information

Shake, Rattle & Roll — The PHCC of Indiana recommends that consumers check for plumbing leaks after a morning earthquake. More Information

NSPC Hearing is Aug. 21 in New Jersey — National Standard Plumbing Code Hearing Is Aug. 21; 2008 Supplement Now Available Full Text

PHCC Educational Foundation to Award $100,000 in Scholarships; Application Deadline May 1 — Applications are now being accepted for the PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship Programs. Full Text

PHCC Sponsors Workforce Summit in New Orleans — PHCC members, union representatives, educators and government officials attended the two-hour meeting. Full Text

New Government Relations Director On Board at PHCC — Jessica Johnson Bennett joined PHCC in late December 2007 as Director of Government Relations. Full Text

2008 PHCC Calendar Unveiled — Check out all the major PHCC activities for 2008. Full Text

PHCC Launches 125th Anniversary Celebration — At ceremonies held during its recent national convention in Anaheim, Calif., PHCC launched a year-long celebration of the organization’s 125th anniversary. Full Text

PHCC Installs Jim Finley as 2007-2008 President — Jim Finley, owner of a second-generation plumbing company, C.N. Finley, Inc., New Orleans, La., was installed as the 2007-2008 PHCC president during ceremonies held at the organization’s recent convention in Anaheim, Calif. Full Text

Network ’07 Convention Highlights — Water conservation and green building were some of the “hot” issues discussed at the Oct. 23-27 PHCC convention in Anaheim, Calif. Full Text

CCA Learns About “Change Leadership” — Although leadership traits are important, members of the Construction Contractors’ Alliance learned at their last meeting that the environment also is a factor in leading effectively, especially during periods of change. Full Text

Fund Established for Employee Missing at Sea — A fund has been established for the children of Chris Burkhalter, who was pronounced missing at sea in the Gulf of Mexico following a fishing trip in Florida. Burkhalter was project manager for PHCC member company Greene and Associates, Inc., Macon, Ga., owned by Chip Greene. Burkhalter is survived by a wife and three children. Click the link to learn how to support the Burkhalter children. More Information

National Standard Plumbing Code Committee Approves Code Changes — The National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) Committee, at a recent public hearing, approved significant changes to the NSPC. Full Text

UAC’s Strategic Implementation of the Standard of Excellence — The Union-Affiliated Contractors (UAC) met with General President William P. Hite and the heads of the UA Training Department to discuss support of the new UA Standards of Excellence. More Information

The PHCCare Plus Health Plan Has Arrived. — PHCC members have asked for this benefit for years and now it is available for members only, like you. Full Text

Integrity, Ethics Focus of QSC Meeting — Whether it’s dealing with the media, hiring employees or providing customer service, Quality Service Contractors (QSC) were reminded at the summer Power Meeting of the importance of using the highest ethics and integrity. More Information

2007 Plumbing SkillsUSA Champions Announced — The six winners of the 2007 residential plumbing contest of the SkillsUSA Championships were announced June 29 at the awards ceremony in Kansas City, MO. More Information

Workforce Solutions at Network ‘07 — P-H-C contractors are looking for ways to find and retain employees in this tight labor market. More Information

PHCC Course Focuses on Field Productivity — Attendees learn that planning and thoughtful project management practices will improve field productivity, reduce waste and yield higher company profits. More Information

Reed Manufacturing is New Partner — Reed Manufacturing Company, a developer of manufactured piping solutions, is the latest company to join the PHCC Partners for Professionalism program. More Information

PHCC to Celebrate Professional Contractor Awareness Week — In recognition of the important skills and services professional plumbing, heating and cooling experts provide, PHCC-NA will celebrate “Professional P-H-C Contractor Awareness Week” June 24-30, 2007. More Information

Learn How to Improve Your Business at Network ’07 — Through a variety of speakers, seminars, networking events and one-on-one interaction, p-h-c contractors will explore the latest ways to improve their business at this fall’s PHCC annual convention in Anaheim, Calif. More Information

New Maintenance Agreement Program — PHCC has unveiled a new maintenance agreement program that is available only to PHCC members. More Information

Scholarships Available — This year more than $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded through the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation. More Information

PHCC Launches National E-mail Discussion Group — To help members easily “talk” electronically with other contractors, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) has launched an e-mail discussion group called PHCCList. More Information

PHCC's New President in the News — A modern-day Scarlett O’Hara, Jo Wagner embodies the true definition of a Texas businesswoman. She was just elected as President, the second woman to hold this position since PHCC’s inception in 1883. More Information

PHCC Unveils New Web Site — PHCC has updated its Web site with a new look, easy-to-navigate design and expanded content. More Information

New Marketing Alliance Announced for PHCC — Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) has entered an agreement with Hudson, Ink to provide members with marketing services. Many services or discounts will be exclusive to PHCC members. More Information