HVAC

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

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2025) – Demonstrating exceptional technical skills, leadership, and a passion for the HVAC profession, Jantzen Fisher of South Dakota has been named the 2025 ...

11.04.25

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2025) – The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) has selected Jeremy Gregg, instructor at the Knoxville PHCC Apprentice School in Tennessee, as its ...

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

  2025 PHCC—National Awards 2025 Col. George D. Scott Award: Jeff Voss, Jeff’s Plumbing & Repair, Inc., Boone, North Carolina 2025 Plumbing Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Delta Faucet Co.): Ashley Stroud, Plumbing Outfitters, Taylor, Texas 2025 HVAC Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Rheem): Larry Shoemaker, Deluxe Plumbing & Heating, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 2025 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 …

09.14.25

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 ...