Business Management

12.09.25

Dec. 9, 2025 — PHCC is excited to unveil its new Visionary Peer Groups — a collaborative, coach-facilitated community designed to help plumbing, heating and cooling (p-h-c) service and repair business owners and general managers navigate challenges, grow their operations, and enhance profitability. Starting in January 2026, members who have signed up will be invited to join small, focused peer …

11.24.25

Steve Smith of PHCP Pros recently conducted a Q&A with new PHCC President Jason Pritchard. Please click on the link below to read the full article: Q&A with Incoming PHCC President Jason …

11.24.25

On March 15, 2023, the Bay Area Air District (BAAD) Board of Directors unanimously approved a proposal from their staff to require all residential water heaters in their jurisdiction emit zero NOx emissions after January 1, 2027. Since that time, various stakeholders have been working with BAAD to explain the multitude of challenges in enacting this policy, particularly as it relates to existing …

11.19.25

Three information-packed sessions presented by the Union Affiliated Contractors (UAC, a PHCC Enhanced Service Group) on Oct. 29 drew strong attendance at ...

11.04.25

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2025) – Recognized for his innovative business practices, dedication to workforce training, and commitment to customer care, Larry Shoemaker of Deluxe Plumbing has been named ...

11.04.25

For His Transformative Impact on the Plumbing and HVAC Profession FALLS CHURCH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2025) – For many years, Jeffrey Voss of Boone, North Carolina, has championed initiatives that directly strengthen contractors’ success and raise professional standards across the plumbing ...

11.04.25

Professionals from across the country gathered to learn, network and grow at PHCC CONNECT 2025. FALLS CHURCH, Va. – November 2025 – The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) recently hosted CONNECT 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from October 27-30, bringing together plumbing and HVACR professionals for an engaging industry event. The conference featured over 20 …

10.21.25

If you had told me a year ago that I’d be writing my final President’s Message already, I would’ve said, "No way – it’s too soon." But here we are, and time has flown faster than a service van on a Friday afternoon. The theme of this issue – Innovations in the Industry – couldn’t be more timely. Our industry is experiencing rapid change. Between AI, automation, digital dispatching, and cloud …

09.25.25

Like their residential counterparts, commercial water heaters are required to meet minimum energy efficiency standards that are set by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) in order to be legally sold in the United States. However, there are ways that federal law handles commercial products differently. It should be noted that there is a special class of gas-fired commercial water heaters …

09.14.25

The need for strong leadership is more crucial now than ever. The best leaders know that to elevate your business you must embrace accountability within your team. This isn’t just about checking off tasks on a to-do list; it’s about creating a culture that fosters resilience, boosts morale, and ...