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Coach's Corner

Why Culture Eats Strategy (and How to Build One That Wins)

Culture is the invisible force that fuels performance, retention and long-term success.
December 1, 2025
Nate Agentis

Discover why building a strong company culture is the secret to growing a successful, loyal, and high-performing home service business.


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How Home Service Companies Can Make Price a Secondary Consideration for Customers

To be successful, home service companies need to ask themselves this every single day: “How am I setting myself apart from the competition?”
December 1, 2025

In any profession, no matter the industry, there’s one universal truth: if you don’t stand out, you will only blend in. 


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Geothermal HVAC

The Geothermal Advantage: Why the Smallest Footprint is the Biggest Opportunity

The underground infrastructure allows deployment in space-constrained areas without major surface disruption.
December 1, 2025
Jay Egg and Mimi Egg

Explore why geothermal energy—thanks to its tiny land footprint, round-the-clock reliability, and seamless integration with solar, wind and urban thermal networks—is emerging as a cornerstone of a sustainable, resilient, high-density clean-energy future.


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Contractor of the Year: E.M. Duggan

One of America’s oldest mechanical contractors still in original family ownership keeps rewriting the rules of mechanical construction.
December 1, 2025
Steve Smith

Learn how 134-year-old E.M. Duggan blends heritage, innovation, cutting-edge prefab, new divisions, tech consulting, and a people-first safety culture to become PHC News’ 2025 Contractor of the Year—and a model for the future of mechanical contracting.


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The Vital Importance of Connected Data

Building this ecosystem is essential for thriving in a competitive, risk-driven environment and achieving better margins and quality.
December 1, 2025

Learn how connected data is transforming the construction and sheet-metal industry—eliminating silos, boosting fabrication efficiency, strengthening job-cost accuracy, preserving institutional knowledge, and empowering contractors to scale with confidence in an increasingly complex, fast-paced project environment.


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Stanford University Closes the Book on Failing Water Heaters

System swap resolves perplexing issues with high failure on some units that were just two or three years old.
December 1, 2025

Discover how Stanford University solved persistent water-heater failures in student housing by switching to durable, high-efficiency HTP Phoenix units that deliver reliability, performance and peace of mind for hundreds of residents.


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Above-Floor Plumbing Powers Penthouse Transformation

Cool Air Mechanical and Saniflo team up to deliver a luxury bathroom and laundry redesign—without cutting through concrete floors.
December 1, 2025

See how a high-rise penthouse remodel overcame concrete slab limitations with smart Saniflo pump technology, enabling new bathrooms, a relocated laundry room, and elegant wall-hung fixtures without costly structural work.


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Marketing for Plumbers

How to build your brand using today’s marketing tools.
December 1, 2025

Learn how plumbers can rise above heavy competition by leveraging digital tools, showcasing certifications and values, and building a strong online presence that earns trust, drives leads, and grows a loyal customer base.


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Success Requires Change

Every member of a business team must perform their role effectively, and monitoring and improving performance leads to profitability.
December 1, 2025
Richard DiToma

Discover how building a unified team, embracing smart change, and switching from time-and-materials to strategic contract pricing can help PHC contractors boost profits, reduce headaches, and finally compete at a Super Bowl level.


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Understanding Pressures in Hydronic Heating Systems

Why 12 psi isn’t always the answer.
December 1, 2025
Cody Mack

Learn why “12 psi” isn’t a one-size-fits-all rule as this deep dive into hydronic heating pressures shows how system height, air control, and proper fill settings can make or break performance, efficiency, and reliability.


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