Plumbing

12.01.22

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and the policy response to offset its most serious impact on markets is still affecting the economy. In particular, inflation for much of 2022 ran higher and longer than policymakers expected. This was a result of supply chain problems and a shift in demand to more goods at the expense of demand for services stoked to some extent by the stimulus packages …

10.28.22

For his outstanding leadership and professionalism to the plumbing industry, Ray “Toz” Toczylowski, owner of Marines Services Company in Manassas, Virginia, was honored as the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) 2022 Plumbing Contractor of the Year. Co-sponsored by PHCC Executive Sponsor Delta Faucet, the award was presented last week at PHCCCONNECT2022 in Charlotte, …

10.28.22

Nick Santmyer of Davken Mechanical, Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been named the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) 2022 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year. Co-sponsored by PHCC Executive Sponsor Delta Faucet, the award recognizes the outstanding skill and achievements of individuals who are enrolled in a plumbing training program. It was presented last week at …

10.24.22

The convention halls in Charlotte, North Carolina, were bustling with close to 1,300 attendees and over 130 exhibitors at PHCCCONNECT2022, Oct. 5-7. Excitement was in the air as PHCC also welcomed 61 young professionals to its new Rising Leaders Summit and hosted 74 new exhibitors on the tradeshow floor this year. But far more important than the impressive numbers (overall attendance was up more …

08.05.22

In the August 2022 issue of PMI’s Ripple Effect newsletter, PHCC Educational Foundation COO Cindy Sheridan weighs in on the plumber shortage and its effect on more than just our industry. Sharing insights on how to fill those plumbing jobs, Sheridan suggests that the industry make a better connection about the importance of clean water toward saving the environment.

07.20.22

A recent Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine article showed how contractors and PHCC members CroppMetcalfe and Carolina Cool create in-house training for plumbing & HVAC techs. Tony Troiana, GM for Carolina Cool, said "PHCC is a great organization to team up with for in-house training." Read the rest of the quotes and the full Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine article by following the below …

02.16.22

The economy is moving upward, albeit at a slower rate of growth. How will you respond to continuing issues … and new opportunities?

11.02.21

“It’s so good to be back together again … and to reconnect and celebrate our successes,” said 2020-2021 PHCC—National Association President Hunter Botto. This sentiment was shared by 2021-2022 PHCC President Joel Long by saying, “People want to be united!,” And united we were at PHCC’s 139th annual conference and technology showcase – PHCCCONNECT2021, Oct. 20-22 in Kansas City, Missouri – where hundreds of plumbing and HVAC contractors and industry partners were excited to move on from 19 months of COVID-related challenges, celebrate together, and prepare their businesses for what’s next.

10.28.21

Recognized as a symbol of excellence in the plumbing industry, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association’s (PHCC’s) Plumbing Contractor of the Year award was presented this year to two deserving professionals: Paul Ongaro of Ongaro & Sons in California and James Lindsey of Lindsey Brothers, Inc., in Virginia.

10.26.21

Recognized for his outstanding leadership and dedication to his students at Norfolk Technical Center in Virginia, Anthony Bertolino was named the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association’s (PHCC’s) 2021 Plumbing Instructor of the Year. The award – sponsored by PHCC Corporate Partner Milwaukee Tool – was presented this week during PHCCCONNECT2021, the association’s annual conference, held in Kansas City, Missouri.