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Contractor Stories

Pricing for Profit: Avoid the Race to the Bottom, Part 1

Understanding true business costs, valuing craftsmanship and prioritizing profit helps sustain a strong reputation and attract customers who appreciate quality.
November 3, 2025
Tom Soukup

In today’s competitive trades market, pricing your work for profit — not survival — is the key to avoiding burnout, attracting quality clients and building a strong, sustainable business that values craftsmanship and stability.


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Service Businesses Must Serve

Demonstrate integrity by being thorough and informing consumers upfront of service charges and potential contingencies; this can help increase your business.
November 3, 2025
Richard DiToma

When a simple trip for gas turned into a costly car repair, one consumer learned a valuable lesson every PHC service professional should remember: thorough, honest diagnostics build trust — and trust builds lasting business success.


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Legal Perspective

Ten Tips for Avoiding Contract Litigation

By taking these steps, companies can minimize risks, save resources, and focus on positive growth instead of costly legal battles.
November 3, 2025
Daniel Beederman

Litigation is costly, risky, and often avoidable — by reading, understanding, and negotiating your contracts carefully, businesses can protect themselves, prevent disputes, and focus their resources on growth instead of the courtroom.


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Taking Training on the Road

Manufacturers, reps and distributors – raising the bar on training.
November 3, 2025
Ruth Mitchell

From live-fire demos to hands-on installations, PHCP manufacturers, reps, and distributors are taking education on the road — transforming parking lots and job sites into rolling classrooms that bring real-world product training directly to the pros who keep our industry running.


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Selling Service Since 1900

B.J.W. Berghorst & Sons marks 125 years by doubling down on relationships, reliability and doing the right thing.
November 3, 2025
Ruth Mitchell

Celebrating 125 years of family leadership, adaptability, and unwavering service, B.J.W. Berghorst & Sons proves that lasting success in wholesale plumbing isn’t about products — it’s about people, relationships, and a legacy built one connection at a time.


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PVF Market Overview

OPEC+, Russia Agree to Increase Oil Production

Ongoing tariff uncertainties and labor shortages continue to create challenges for the PVF sector, impacting pricing, supply chains and economic stability.
November 3, 2025
Stephen Letko

As the PVF industry navigates economic uncertainty, shifting oil dynamics, labor shortages, and evolving tariff policies, staying informed and connected through events like the PVF Roundtable’s upcoming Casino Night and Christmas Celebration is more vital than ever.


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On Building Automation

How to enhance direct digital control of geothermal and hydronic building systems in light commercial and residential applications.
November 3, 2025
Albert Wallace

Direct digital control (DDC) is essential for today’s advanced HVAC systems, yet many small and mid-sized buildings struggle with costly, inefficient implementations.


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PHCC Educational Foundation Congratulates Its 2025 National Plumbing Apprentice Contest Winners

October 31, 2025

The PHCC Educational Foundation is proud to announce the winners of its national plumbing apprentice contest. 


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McGuire Announces Addition of ATS Cross-Refence Tool XREF

October 31, 2025

This innovative tool allows users to search for competitor models and identify the corresponding McGuire equivalents, providing unparalleled convenience and efficiency in the procurement process.


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IPEX Opens New Distribution Center in San Bernardino, California

October 31, 2025

This facility represents a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its North American supply chain.


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