PHCC News

01.28.25

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation today announced major updates to its National HVAC Apprentice Contest. The annual event will be ...

01.16.25

"Leadership is like going to the gym. It’s easy to status quo your way through." Leave it to a Navy commander to compare effective leadership to a physical workout, but Mary Kelly – who also is a best-selling author and was a keynoter at PHCC’s CONNECT conference in October – knows that, in today’s fast-paced environment, if you’re not actively improving and thinking bigger, you’re inadvertently …

01.16.25

I’ve been around long enough to know one thing: if you’re in the plumbing and HVAC industry, you’ve got to be ready for just about anything. One minute you’re installing a water heater like you’ve done a thousand times before, and the next you’re facing a challenge so unique that you think, "Well, I haven’t seen that before!" Running a business? Now that’s an entirely different level of  …

01.13.25

Preparing your business for the new year is about strategically positioning yourself for growth and success. From analyzing financial statements to planning for employee training, the steps you take now can set the tone for the months to come. Below are 10 ways to ensure you are ready to seize every opportunity that comes your way this year! Review your goals from last year. Assess what you …

01.09.25

Service and repair contractors invited to attend event March 24-26 in New Orleans Catalyst 2025, the annual conference of Quality Service Contractors (QSC), will bring together some of the best minds in plumbing, heating and cooling for an event full of ideas, creativity, and collaboration on ...

12.13.24

As a business owner, prioritizing your employees’ mental health isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s essential. Consider this: alcohol misuse alone costs the U.S. economy a staggering $249 billion a year, and ...

11.20.24

As the Thanksgiving and winter holidays approach (along with the end-of-year business demands ...

11.14.24

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) has announced the promotion of PHCC Educational Foundation Executive Director Dan Quinonez to PHCC Chief Operating Officer. “I am pleased to announce this expanded role for Dan, as he continues his position as the Executive Director of the PHCC Educational Foundation,” said PHCC CEO Cindy Sheridan. “Drawing on his strong …

10.16.24

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association (PHCC) recently hosted CONNECT 2024 from October 7-10, where forward-focused plumbing and HVAC contractors came together for an engaging experience. This year’s theme, “Authentic ...

10.15.24

A passionate teacher committed to students pursuing a career in the HVAC profession, Jon Conaway received the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association's (PHCC’s) 2024 HVAC Instructor of the Year award, presented this week at PHCC CONNECT 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. The award is