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MSA Welcomes Mitch Williams as Newest Trainer

October 1, 2025

In this role, Williams will train more than 2,500 technicians throughout North America each year.

Distribution Strategy

Entitlement Comes Here to Die: How One VP’s Kid Grew Up in My Warehouse

I may have read Jimmy accurately from the start, but I misread his dad. He knew Jimmy needed a ‘boot camp’ job to help him grow up — and it worked.

October 1, 2025

Ian Heller

When a VP’s son arrived expecting an easy summer job, it took a no-nonsense veteran’s tough love to teach him the true value of hard work — changing his life forever.

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Wilkinson Supply: Six Decades of Family, Flexibility and Forward Thinking

Celebrating this North Carolina wholesale distributor’s history, while focusing on the next generation leading the road ahead.

October 1, 2025

Ruth Mitchell

Celebrating 60 years of family leadership, resilience, and customer-first values, Wilkinson Supply has grown from a station wagon delivery service into a thriving, multi-branch distributor known for its people, culture, and commitment to community.

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Building Leaders: TGG’s Sales & Management Training Program

Brittini Demers, growth team director of The Granite Group, notes that the program ‘leveled up’ her professionalism.

October 1, 2025

Ruth Mitchell

Discover how The Granite Group’s immersive Sales & Management Trainee Program helped Brittini Demers transform her career, build cross-functional skills, and rise to a leadership role in one of the industry's fastest-growing distributors.

ServiceTitan Releases 2025 Consumer Trends in Trades Report

September 30, 2025

Developed in collaboration with Synchrony and Visa, the report analyzes evolving homeowner preferences and spending behaviors across key demographics, providing actionable insights that contractors can use to help grow their business.

September PHC News Cover Story Extra with Head’s Plumbing's Khadija Head

September 18, 2025

Tune in as Khadija discusses what it means to lead the oldest Black-owned plumbing business in Georgia; her impressive NCAA career and how she utilizes her coaching skills with the staff at Head's; the importance of representation in the trades; and more!

Q&A

Filters and Finish Lines: One Building Engineer’s Unexpected Passion for Running

Empire State Building Engineer Lianna Faber shares how running has improved her mental health and performance on the job.

September 4, 2025

Nicole Meyer

When she’s not monitoring and operating the Empire State Building’s HVAC system, Lianna Faber runs to improve her physical and mental wellness — and has even found a way to use her hobby to spread mental health awareness. Empire State Building Engineer Lianna Faber shares how running has improved her mental health and performance on the job.

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Thought Leadership

Engineers Just Wanna Have Fun

Take time to connect with the next generation to spark interest in engineering careers and foster future growth in the field.

July 1, 2025

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

When two plumbing engineers visited a high school to share their career journeys and hands-on experiences, they not only inspired future engineers but also rediscovered their own passion for the work they do every day.