About 700 contractors, along with apprentices, manufacturers and educators traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan for PHCC CONNECT 2025.

I’m going to open this article with the very best piece of oil boiler advice I can give: Always check for oil leaks upon arrival and departure!

Employee training isn’t an expense to cut, but a powerful investment that builds loyalty, sharpens performance and helps independent contractors retain top talent in a competitive trades market.

New ASHRAE-aligned codes are reshaping HVAC design, and this industry leader explains how smarter air-cleaning strategies can deliver verified indoor air quality while cutting energy use and retrofit costs.

WWETT 2026 returns to Indianapolis as the wastewater industry’s biggest gathering, bringing cutting-edge technology, hands-on education and workforce-focused strategies to help contractors and municipalities prepare for what’s next.

Pricing for profit, setting clear service boundaries and rewarding loyal customers are the cornerstones of this veteran contractor’s approach to delivering excellence without burning out — or going broke.

A striking modern “habitable art” home becomes a case study in what’s possible when bold architecture and masterful mechanical design converge to deliver hidden, high-performance comfort year-round.

Boilers aren’t dangerous on their own — skipped maintenance is — and this veteran expert explains why a simple 60-second weekly check can prevent six-figure failures and catastrophic accidents.

Explore how Spirit Group’s 32-year journey, built on trust, family values, and a legendary handshake, continues to thrive under second-generation leadership while honoring a legacy of integrity, resilience, and growth.

Step inside Central Arizona Supply’s 60-year journey as a family-owned PHCP distributor that grew by spotting opportunity, honoring community roots, and building Arizona’s largest independent showroom-driven wholesale business with humble confidence.