Technology

12.27.23

Herb Woerpel of ACHR News covered the session: "Collaborative Connections: Strengthening Supplier-Contractor Relationships for Success" at PHCCCONNECT2023 in Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 26, 2023.

12.12.23

As plumbing and HVAC contractors, we are typically blue collar, self-employed, hard-working, and patriotic tradesmen and tradeswomen carrying the weight of the U.S. economy through essential services that Americans literally cannot live without. Plumbers and HVAC contractors have a constitutional right, like any citizen, to petition their government for a redress of grievances, a right enshrined …

12.12.23

It’s a given – societal clout shifts from those who are older to those who are younger. Tomorrow inevitably belongs to the young … in terms of purchase power, cultural change, and business success. Ever since PHCC was founded 140 years ago, we have witnessed the beauty of that shift … the next generation learning from the one before it, business owners getting their children involved in the …

11.20.23

This article was written by guest columnist Terry O'Brien, Executive Vice President for the Association of Contracting Plumbers of the City of New York, and Senior Director for the Plumbing Foundation City of New York. In light of Climate Week NYC, which occurred September 17-22, I would be remiss if I did not address a topic that has universal impact and is important to so many of us: combating …

11.01.23

Steve Spaulding of CONTRACTOR magazine published this recap of PHCCCONNECT2023, held in Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 25-27, 2023. Read the full article on CONTRACTOR's website to see what Steve had to say: READ THE FULL ARTICLE FROM CONTRACTOR HERE And don't forget to mark your calendars for

09.28.23

Please read this press release from PHCC Supporting Sponsor, IAPMO, which includes award announcements for multiple PHCC members (underlined). San Antonio, Texas (Sept. 27, 2023) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) on Monday opened its 94th annual Education and Business Conference, co-located with ASSE International’s Annual Meeting and the American …

09.25.23

On July 28, 2023, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) released over 2,000 pages of information that include a pre-published Final Rule for commercial water heater energy efficiency standards, as well as proposed rules for energy efficiency standards for both residential water heaters (published) and residential boilers, the latter of which was officially published on Aug. 14, 2023. …

08.16.23

Mentoring has always been in the DNA of plumbing and HVACR contractors. It’s how they continue to ensure the future of their essential industry is in good hands. During an unprecedented one-day event in October, those contractors have a prime opportunity to give the rising leaders in their companies the confidence, expertise, and tools they need to manage others in their workplace settings now … and prepare them to be rockstar industry leaders tomorrow.

07.10.23

FALLS CHURCH, VA. — Proving the value of constructive collaboration, Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—

06.30.23

Ontario, California – The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), in cooperation with the World Plumbing Council (WPC), will convene the eighth biennial Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS) at the Scottsdale Plaza and Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona, on May 14 …