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.

This year, the organizations proudly recognized Cory Hoopes of Focus Plumbing in Nevada as the PHCC Plumbing Contractor of the Year, and Ed Zalko, a third-year apprentice with PHCC’s Greater Sacramento Area Plumbing Apprentice Program, as the PHCC Plumbing Apprentice of the Year.

This Careers in Construction Month, RWC will honor trade careers by shining a light on the plethora of opportunities for professional development in plumbing to ensure the industry has a thriving future.

At a time when many buildings are not fully occupied due to COVID-19, AWWA and IAPMO have developed a guide to help building managers address water system stagnation.

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.

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.

By attending the entire webinar, attendees can receive 0.1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) through the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE).

This is the next installment in the Watts Works Engineer Webinar Series geared specifically to engineers, architects, designers and specifiers.

Mark Nahorski, president of IMI PBM, was recognized with Person of the Year; and Stephen Szpak, director sales and marketing for Trillium Flow Technologies, was recognized with the Service Award.