Business Management

02.27.25

After years of consideration, DOE announced on January 17, 2025, that they would be withdrawing their proposed rule to increase the minimum energy efficiency performance standards for residential boilers. As it related to gas-fired hot water boilers, the Department had previously proposed, in August 2023, that these products meet or exceed an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of 95%. …

02.20.25

Economic forecasting is essential for p-h-c contracting businesses as it allows them to plan for market fluctuations, manage costs, and make informed strategic decisions. By analyzing economic trends such as inflation, interest rates, and construction activity, businesses can anticipate demand for new installations, retrofits, and maintenance services, and determine when to invest in expansion, …

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  …

01.14.25

As we begin 2025, PHCC asked members about the top innovations that have shaped the industry since 2000. Unsurprisingly, many of the answers highlight advancements in technology – whether in products, processes, or pricing/buying systems. These innovations have driven significant ...

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 ...

12.19.24

On the cusp of approving a continuing resolution (CR) to keep government funded into March 2025, with much-needed provisions extending the Farm Bill, FEMA emergency funding, reauthorization of workforce investment programs, and a one-year delay on implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was forced to renege on the spending agreement after …

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 ...

11.27.24

Naylor Association Solutions, PHCC’s magazine publisher, sent out a press release celebrating all of its partners recognized in the annual MarCom Awards. PHCC was one of those partners, with the Summer 2024 PHCC Solutions Magazine receiving an honorable mention for its creative and impactful media contributions. You can read the full release at the link below: Naylor Association Solutions …