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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

It’s what tells you what you need to know about your customers’ needs and expectations so you can serve them better. It’s what drives customers to choose you over other contractors. It’s what helps you track callbacks so you can minimize their impact … or lead conversion rates so you know how much time and money you put into making a sale. It’s what helps associations like PHCC identify and …

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 …

08.28.24

Earlier this month, at the recommendation of the PHCC Government Affairs Committee, the PHCC Board of Directors voted to support two pieces of legislation currently making their way through Congress. The CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act sponsored by Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) would allow career and technical education schools access to federal grants to provide mental health and …

08.15.24

Premier education exposure and opportunities for all attendees at CONNECT 2024. FALLS CHURCH, Va. – August 2024 – The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) reveals educational programming including knowledge, technology and podcast hubs, for CONNECT 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. With over 20 education sessions, CONNECT will cover relevant topics...

07.31.24

When it comes to the state of affairs surrounding natural gas bans, refrigerant changes, licensing, efficiency limits, and more, sometimes I feel like I’m swept up in a twister. I’m desperately looking for the calm after the storm and for help to navigate my business. PHCC has been incredibly resourceful in supporting the licensed plumbing and HVAC contractor. Thank goodness for PHCC’s …

07.31.24

We live in a world today impacted by influencers. Whether knowingly or subliminally, we are inspired and motivated by authors, entrepreneurs, celebrities, professional athletes, and well-known brands. Sure, many of them have cracked the code on how to share branded content on social media with their audience; the more traditional ones have mastered some intangible factors: Connection. …

07.24.24

Since the City of Berkeley passed an ordinance that prohibited natural gas hookups to newly constructed homes in 2019, the future of natural gas as a building fuel source has been a hotly debated topic in our industry. Indeed, Berkeley was followed by dozens of other California communities that adopted similar policies, and Washington State even enacted residential and commercial building codes …