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PHCC Announces 2026 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC) is pleased to announce its 2026 Legislative Conference, taking place May 5-6 at the YOTEL in Washington, D.C. Registration is now open for members and fellow industry professionals. This year’s conference — co-hosted with ...
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PHCC Releases 2026 Industry Environmental Scan Highlighting Key Trends and Opportunities
January 26, 2026 — The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) has published its Environmental Scan: 2026 Outlook for the P-H-C Industry, offering a strategic overview of critical forces shaping the plumbing, heating, and cooling sectors in the year ahead. “This report helps PHCC ...
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All Eyes on the Courts in 2026
As we all celebrate the New Year, many of the issues that will likely impact the space and water heating industry continue to wait to be decided in court rooms across the United States. In New York State and Washington State, there are two important matters in particular that are scheduled to be determined by the judiciary this year. First, in Mulhern Gas Co. v. Mosley, a coalition of, …
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10 PRACTICAL STEPS TO MAXIMIZE PROFITS
HOW PLUMBING AND HVAC CONTRACTORS CAN USE THESE PROVEN STRATEGIES TO PRICE SMARTER, MANAGE CASH FLOW, AND PROTECT MARGINS ON EVERY JOB. Plumbing and HVAC contractors who focus on disciplined pricing, cash flow management, and job-level profitability can separate themselves from the competition. Profitability is not just higher revenue … it is the consistent ability to price work correctly, …
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Environmental Scan: 2026 Outlook for the P-H-C Industry
Key Takeaways: Labor Markets Will Cool in ’26, But P-H-C Demand for Talent Remains ...
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Catalyst 2026: Riding into the Future
The premier event for service and repair contractors ...
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PHCC Announces Launch of “Visionary Peer Groups” for Service & Repair Business Owners
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 …
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Bay Area Air District Proposes Amendments to Loosen Previously Approved Zero NOx Water Heating Rule
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 …
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Insights for Union Contractors from CONNECT 2025
Three information-packed sessions presented by the Union Affiliated Contractors (UAC, a PHCC Enhanced Service Group) on Oct. 29 drew strong attendance at ...
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Larry Shoemaker of Pennsylvania Named PHCC’s HVAC Contractor of the Year
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 ...
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