"Hard Knocks, My Life Inside Boiler Rooms" takes an in-depth look at what it takes to be a top-notch, heavyweight hydronic system service technician, installer, and designer from a professional who spent nearly 40 years in the trenches.

An instructor for the PHCC of Iowa’s apprentice program since 2009, Schmidt has proven himself to be a dedicated educator committed to the process of recruiting high school students into the trades.

Thirty students were awarded a total of $55,500 in scholarships funded by the foundation, Gerry Kennedy, Steve and Isabella Schaeffer, Anne Williams, the McGlame-Wordell Scholarship Committee, the PHCC Auxiliary of Texas, the PHCC Auxiliary of Massachusetts and PHCC's Past National Officers; an additional 25 students have received 2020 scholarships thanks to $56,500 in funding provided by several PHCP companies.

Paul will lead the sales efforts of the company's Airstage VRF systems throughout North America by managing a team of sales engineers while establishing strategies for short and long-term initiatives.

Tune in to hear a vulnerable discussion on life as a serial entrepreneur, working for a family business, and finding love through our industry, as well as how Josh went from working 80-hour weeks to establishing his ideal work-life balance and staying in touch with what matters!

The companies will work together initiating carbon projects to develop and market high quality, voluntary carbon offsets resulting from the reclamation of HFC refrigerants across the country.

The agency continues to examine COVID-19 effects on professional tradesmen, manufacturers, trade media and influencers.

Through Oct. 13, Bosch Power Tools invites workers from construction to electrical to HVAC and beyond to upload a video for a chance to win one of five Always Essential Trades Kits with Bosch and Ergodyne swag including hard hats, t-shirts and more.

Over the course of 31 years, ASHRAE has awarded more than $2.25 million to nearly 500 students.

PHCC presented its HVAC Contractor of the Year award to Howard Arata of Nevada’s HTA Plumbing and Mechanical. HVAC Apprentice of the Year was awarded to Nolan Pridgen, a second-year apprentice in the online HVAC apprentice program through PHCC of North Carolina.