Industry News

12.06.19

Association executives are managing a diversity of members that extend across five very different generations (the same can be said of PHCC contractors and their employees). The younger generation seeks out opportunities to learn from mentors and gain access to new skills and information. They want to have an impact on society. They want to advance and grow professionally, and as a result, they’re willing to take on internships and other professional development opportunities.

11.08.19

Membership recruitment and retention continue to be major focus areas for PHCC; however, the three-tier federation structure of our association is not growing sufficiently to replenish members who’ve left, in addition to recruiting new members. 

10.18.19

Blake Morgan wrote in her April 2018 CMO Network article, Will Amazon Get Into The Construction Business? “Many customers who have newer homes have created a smart home hub – where Amazon’s Alexa or Google’s Go are connected to the lights, music, front door lock, thermostat, video cameras, external security system and more.” 

06.25.19

Federated Insurance is offering complimentary risk management training for Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association members on October 15-17, 2019.

03.29.19

It is with great sadness that Bradford White Corporation announces the passing of its chairman A. Robert “Bob” Carnevale.

03.14.19

The call for abstracts for the seventh biannual Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS), to be held from May 12-13, 2020 in San Antonio, has been issued.

03.13.19

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) encourages all members and industry representatives to review the Proposed Code Changes for the 2021 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) and attend the NSPC public hearing, scheduled for July 11, 2019, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

OSHA has announced a preliminary Top 10 list of its “Most Cited Violations of 2018.”

11.16.18

Fluidmaster, the #1 toilet repair brand worldwide, has announced a new scholarship program for the plumbing trade. In partnership with the PHCC (Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors) Association, Fluidmaster will match the scholarship recipient with a plumbing job and formal training to become a certified plumber.

11.14.18

Chris Sproles of Waco, Texas, was awarded Federated Insurance’s Safety First! Contractor of the Year Award at PHCC’s CONNECT 2018, held earlier this month in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The annual award recognizes a PHCC contractor who uses Federated’s resources to effectively implement sound risk management practices.