Plumbing

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 outstanding leadership of her team, commitment to workforce development, and dedication to her customers and community, Ashley Stroud ...

11.04.25

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2025) – Already excelling in the plumbing profession while still learning, Valerie Butler was honored recently as the ...

11.04.25

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2025) – Recognizing an educator who is making a significant impact on the next generation of plumbing professionals ...

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 …

09.25.25

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 ...