HVAC
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Celebrating the Very Best of 2025
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 …
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PHCC’s CONNECT Delivers a Powerful Industry Experience in Grand Rapids
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 …
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We Digitalize When We Can. We Humanize When We Must.
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 …
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Why You Need to Prioritize Accountability Now More Than Ever
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 ...
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PHCC CONNECT 2025 to Spotlight Strong Education Programs
More than 20 expert-led education sessions and roundtable discussions for the plumbing and HVAC/R industries at CONNECT 2025. The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) announces that PHCC CONNECT 2025 will feature an expanded schedule of interactive educational ...
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act Pulls the Plug on Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The 870-page bill covers a broad swath of policy initiatives for the current administration from reevaluating federal entitlement programs to workforce development and tax relief. However, as it relates to the HVAC and water heater industries, some of the more interesting developments come with OBBBA …
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PHCC CONNECT 2025 to Feature Product & Technology Showcase, Learning Labs and Podcast Pods
Experience the latest products and trends in plumbing and HVAC October 27–30. The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) invites plumbing and HVAC professionals ...
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Battling “Summeritis” – How to Keep Your Team Focused in the Summer Months
As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, many teams experience a familiar phenomenon known as “summeritis.” This seasonal slump can lead to decreased motivation and productivity as employees dream of vacations, staying cool by the pool, and family time together. But all is not lost ...
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New Federal Policies Potentially Change Appliance Incentive Landscape
Since taking office earlier this year, the Trump Administration has not been shy about his disdain for some federal appliance energy efficiency incentives and programs, as well as how they would like to reduce or eliminate them altogether. With the United States House of Representatives approving the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), one key residential appliance tax incentive that was …
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PHCC Insurance, Safety & Risk Management Committee Update
For many years, PHCC and Corporate Partner Federated Insurance have had a joint Insurance Safety and Risk Management Committee (IS&RM). Made up of contractors, a PHCC state executive, PHCC National staff, and a representative from Federated Insurance, this committee provides a nationwide view of the broad exposure to the everyday risks of business owners. The committee meets virtually in the …
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