Safety & Risk Management

02.27.25

After years of consideration, DOE announced on January 17, 2025, that they would be withdrawing their proposed rule to increase the minimum energy efficiency performance standards for residential boilers. As it related to gas-fired hot water boilers, the Department had previously proposed, in August 2023, that these products meet or exceed an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of 95%. …

02.20.25

Economic forecasting is essential for p-h-c contracting businesses as it allows them to plan for market fluctuations, manage costs, and make informed strategic decisions. By analyzing economic trends such as inflation, interest rates, and construction activity, businesses can anticipate demand for new installations, retrofits, and maintenance services, and determine when to invest in expansion, …

01.09.25

Service and repair contractors invited to attend event March 24-26 in New Orleans Catalyst 2025, the annual conference of Quality Service Contractors (QSC), will bring together some of the best minds in plumbing, heating and cooling for an event full of ideas, creativity, and collaboration on ...

12.13.24

As a business owner, prioritizing your employees’ mental health isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s essential. Consider this: alcohol misuse alone costs the U.S. economy a staggering $249 billion a year, and ...

11.27.24

Naylor Association Solutions, PHCC’s magazine publisher, sent out a press release celebrating all of its partners recognized in the annual MarCom Awards. PHCC was one of those partners, with the Summer 2024 PHCC Solutions Magazine receiving an honorable mention for its creative and impactful media contributions. You can read the full release at the link below: Naylor Association Solutions …

11.25.24

With the dust finally settled on the 2024 presidential elections, PHCC’s team in Washington has a legislative strategy in place and ready to execute going into the 119th Congress next year. We expect many new opportunities, as well as a few challenges, for our policy priorities: Energy Policy PHCC has made clear prior to November 5 that a Republican administration and Congress would bode well …

11.25.24

While much of the regulatory focus in the water heater industry has been appropriately focused on the United States Department of Energy's (DOE) energy conservation standards’ final rules for commercial and residential water heaters, there are still significant rules impacting our industry that are scheduled by the Department to be finalized in the coming weeks. The first is somewhat related to …

11.14.24

CONTRACTOR magazine recently published a recap from John Mesenbrink summarizing the CONNECT 2024 event in Birmingham, Alabama, last month. Read the full article on CONTRACTOR's website to hear what John had to say: PHCC CONNECT 2024: ‘Authentic Connections’ | CONTRACTOR ...

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

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