Plumbing

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 ...

08.22.25

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 ...

07.31.25

When I got into this trade, I figured I’d be working with pipe wrenches, not politicians. But here I am, telling you that what we do in the halls of Congress is just as critical as what we do in basements and crawlspaces. Why? Because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu. And I don’t know about you, but I prefer eating to being eaten, especially when I’ve already skipped lunch for the …

07.21.25

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 …

07.21.25

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 ...

07.15.25

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 ...

06.25.25

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 …

06.25.25

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 …