Plumbing

10.21.24

On July 23, 2024, the Vancouver City Council approved a directive that would allow for new homes to once again utilize natural gas for heating and hot water. This action significantly retreats from a more aggressive building electrification policy that the same council approved years earlier that required all new, low-rise residential buildings in the city to utilize only electric HVAC and water …

10.16.24

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association (PHCC) recently hosted CONNECT 2024 from October 7-10, where forward-focused plumbing and HVAC contractors came together for an engaging experience. This year’s theme, “Authentic ...

10.15.24

Honoring those who have dedicated their careers to enriching the lives of plumbing students, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) named Michael Carter its 2024 Plumbing Instructor of the Year. The award – sponsored by PHCC Corporate Partner Milwaukee Tool – was presented

10.15.24

For his dedicated leadership and commitment to professionalism in the industry, Vincent “Trey” Giglio III was honored as the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) 2024 Plumbing Contractor of the Year. Sponsored by Delta Faucet, the award was presented this week at PHCC CONNECT 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. Vice president of Universal Plumbing in Shreveport, Louisiana,

10.15.24

Representing the future of the plumbing industry with exceptional skills, knowledge, and a positive attitude, Andrew Wilson was honored this week as the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association's (PHCC’s) 2024 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year. Sponsored by Delta Faucet, the award was presented at PHCC CONNECT 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. As a third-year plumbing apprentice with …

10.15.24

2024 PHCC—National Awards 2024 Col. George D. Scott Award: Keith Bienvenu, Bienvenu Brothers, New Orleans, Louisiana 2024 Plumbing Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Delta Faucet Co.): Vincent “Trey” Giglio, III, Universal Plumbing, Shreveport, Louisiana 2024 HVAC Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Rheem): Sarah Wood, Allegiance Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Santee, California

09.30.24

The call came from the editor of Solutions magazine – "It’s time to write your final column as PHCC—National President. Can you highlight technology/innovation in the plumbing industry? Please try to stay on topic." (I guess I veered outside the lane in past articles.) So, technology/innovation in the plumbing industry … huh … I think that started when dad purchased automatic transmissions in …

09.26.24

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a piece of federal legislation that was signed into law by President Joe Biden over two years ago. While not necessarily indicated by its name, the IRA is touted by its supporters as the largest investment in clean energy in American history. As it relates to home appliances, one main program in the IRA that contractors and installers should know about is the …

09.20.24

Plumbing and HVACR apprentice contests in Birmingham are set to showcase top talent this year. September 2024 – A strong line-up of top apprentices will have their opportunity to shine at the PHCC Educational Foundation’s National Plumbing and HVACR apprentice contests. This two-day competition will

08.28.24

Observers of American politics often note that policymaking swings like a pendulum. One political party will earn control of government and enact policies they believe will improve the country. Later, the opposing political party will inevitably seize governmental control and undo much of the work of their predecessors. This process then repeats. While there may be examples of this idea proving …