PHCC News

03.19.20

COVID-19: Six months ago, those words meant nearly nothing to the average person, but today it would be hard for anyone in the U.S. to not know what the virus is. The ever-evolving response to Coronavirus has had different effects across the country; unfortunately, some contractors are already faced with shutting down their operations because of “shelter-in-place” orders, as well as other directives and situations in their areas.

03.19.20

To help you during this trying time, your QSC Business Coaches have put together some best practice suggestions for your consideration.

03.19.20

For more than 135 years, PHCC’s commitment has been to fulfill our organization’s proud mission to protect public health, safety and the environment. This enduring value guides us as we face the difficult challenge of responding to COVID-19. Like you, we’re navigating uncharted territory ... but we remain laser focused on implementing procedures that will protect our employees and volunteer leaders and providing resources that will support you, our valued members.

03.18.20

PHCC—National Association has received numerous inquiries related to the current health crisis in America. While no one knows every detail related to this novel virus, the following are some suggested actions a contractor could use in their business. If in doubt, the local health authority would be a good resource to verify a business’s procedures.

03.13.20

We are all concerned with the potential for conditions to worsen. It is vitally important that PHCC members take the appropriate steps to reduce the impact of the outbreak on your business, workers, customers and the public.

03.05.20

Across the Baystate there are many families who struggle in silence during the winter months. Many studies have been done on the dilemma of choosing to "heat or eat," or using the stove for household heat because the furnace went out, bundling kids up in added layers because the cost of oil is too much and it’s not “that cold,” living in darkness for as long as possible because the electric bill didn’t make the cut this month, or just plain suffering in extreme weather.

02.14.20

Let’s think about your business… you know, the place you spend at least 2,000 plus hours a year out of the 6,736 hours available- assuming you also sleep. Much of that time is spent with “paid volunteers,” the majority of whom spend at least the same number of hours away from their home actively growing the business- something that is bigger than themselves.

02.13.20

Here are some ideas on how you can share the importance of what you do ... and inspire the next generation of skilled workers at the same time! Let us know how you end up celebrating World Plumbing Day ... and we’ll share your story in a future issue of PHCC Solutions magazine to inspire other PHCC members!

02.03.20

As a PHCC member, you are known for your professionalism, dependability and expertise. You take pride in your work, and PHCC shares your pride for this industry and strives to provide the tools you need to maintain those high standards and strengthen your reputation.

01.16.20

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, PHCC members, state executives and staff were invited to the White House for an exclusive PHCC ceremony celebrating the association’s commitment to the Pledge to America’s Workers.