Formally established in Fall 2024, RUGGED aims to bring more awareness to mental health and wellness to improve the overall well-being of tradespeople.

A third-generation plumber thrust into leadership after family tragedy, Nate Agentis scaled his contracting company to millions — only to discover the real work was rebuilding himself. Now, he’s on a mission to help other tradespeople find health and wholeness.  

PHCPPros is proud to welcome seven new and returning sponsors for its mental health and wellness initiative.

The prestigious award is presented annually to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led their company to an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence.

In an effort to help tradespeople and members of the PHCP community connect, unwind, and learn, RUGGED Mind and Body was thrilled to host its second and third Road Shows this fall in the Chicago and Boston areas. 

The honor recognizes the company which has demonstrated an innovative safety idea, concept, or best practice that has led to measurable improvement in its safety program or culture.

The Unified Group’s 2025 Safety Forum brought nearly 20 HVAC leaders to Denver to discuss building a strong safety culture, setting clear standards, and promoting mental health.

The New Jersey-based pump manufacturer donates to programs aiding wounded veterans through financial assistance, service dogs, scholarships, and mental health resources.

MCAA is expanding its mental health resources with new union-made 988 awareness chips and stickers to help reduce suicide in the industry.

Turner Construction and Wellness Workdays set a new benchmark in construction safety and workforce wellness at Boston Children’s Hospital.