As global economic disruption accelerates during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, leaders in manufacturing, distribution and residential and commercial services are calling attention to overlooked career opportunities.

"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.

Sell teams up with local high schools to encourage students to consider a career in plumbing.

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.

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!