We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.

logo
  • Engineers & Specifiers
  • Contractors & Installers
  • Wholesalers & Distributors

Follow Us

Newsletter Signups
Magazine Subscriptions
  • The Wholesaler
  • Plumbing Engineer
  • PHC News
Newsletter Signups
Magazine Subscriptions
  • The Wholesaler
  • Plumbing Engineer
  • PHC News
ASK PHCPPROS AI
  • PRODUCTS
    • Bath & Kitchen
    • Fire Protection
    • HVAC
    • Hydronics/Radiant
    • Plumbing
    • PVF
    • Tools
  • PROJECTS
    • Commercial
    • Green Building
    • MRO/Retrofit
    • Remodeling
    • Residential
  • BUSINESS
    • Buying Groups
    • Technology
    • Associations
  • CODES & STANDARDS
    • ANSI
    • ASHRAE
    • ASSE
    • Regulations
    • Green Building
    • IAPMO
    • ICC
    • NFPA
  • RESOURCES
    • RUGGED MIND AND BODY
    • Media Kit
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Classifieds
    • Digital Editions
    • Testimonials
    • Subscribe
    • Health & Wellness
    • AHR Expo 2025
  • DIGITAL EDITIONS
ASK PHCPPROS AI
Home » Publications » PHC News

Our Publications

Please select a publication below.

PHC News

phc03_2026_cover.jpg

March 2026

Volume: 26
Edition: 3

From Union Halls To Sole Proprietor: One Plumber’s Path To Independence. After 27 years in the trades, Travis Abaire built TAP Plumbing & Heating on quality work, honest pricing and strategic growth.

  • Articles
  • Columns

Articles

Back to Top
iStock-2185402458.jpg
Feature

ACCA’s Contractor of the Future Study

Developed in partnership with Farmington Research Group, study shows the habits of the best of the best.
March 2, 2026
Steve Smith

A new comprehensive study from ACCA and Farmington Consulting Group reveals that high-performing HVAC contractors are out-earning the competition by offering more customer options, doubling down on marketing investments, and leading sales with monthly financing payments.


Read More
TAP (7).jpg
Feature

From Union Halls To Sole Proprietor: One Plumber’s Path To Independence

After 27 years in the trades, Travis Abaire built TAP Plumbing & Heating on quality work, honest pricing and strategic growth.
March 2, 2026
Dan Vastyan

After nearly three decades in the trades, Travis Abaire has found success by prioritizing autonomy, quality craftsmanship, and strategic networking over rapid expansion.


Read More
ProTerra Cropped.jpg
Feature

Decarbonization and the Future of Water Heating

Contractors who know how to talk about energy-efficient water heating appliance options have the edge.
March 2, 2026

As homeowners look to slash energy bills and meet tightening regulations, contractors who master the art of selling high-efficiency water heating solutions will lead the industry's transition toward decarbonization.


Read More
Michael Wilson Headshot PTI With Coat.jpg
Feature

Q&A with Michael Wilson, Founder and Principal, Pipelining Technologies Inc.

How Florida’s crackdown on CIPP ‘gapping’ is reshaping inspections, enforcement, and national pipe lining standards.
March 2, 2026
Steve Smith

Following the Surfside tragedy, Florida is cracking down on the dangerous practice of CIPP "gapping" to ensure structural pipe repairs actually meet safety codes and protect building integrity.


Read More
General - Fusion in action - CELLAR MID-DARK.jpg
FEATURE

2026 Drain Cleaning Showcase

Manufacturers explain how faster, tougher and more connected equipment is reshaping everyday service work.
March 2, 2026
Steve Smith

We asked four leading drain cleaning equipment manufacturers about what’s new with their product lines and where the industry is headed.


Read More

Columns

Back to Top
iStock-1075473092.jpg
Green Trends

Unpacking the Future: Best Practices for Installing HPWHs in Multifamily Buildings

Successful retrofits require innovative use of existing infrastructure, effective ducting and drainage solutions, noise mitigation and clear communication with residents.
March 2, 2026
Vidhisha Moopnar

Drawing from a 400-unit retrofit project in Portland, Vidhisha Moopnar explores how creative ducting, repurposed infrastructure, and noise mitigation are key to successfully transitioning multifamily buildings to high-efficiency heat pump water heaters.


Read More
PE0326_Charlotte Photophraphy 3.jpg
The Future Is Now

North Carolina’s Next Gold Rush is Beneath Our Feet

Cities embracing geothermal energy and shared hydronic networks to create sustainable, interconnected thermal ecosystems are transforming buildings into energy assets and reshaping municipal strategies for net-zero operations.
March 2, 2026
John Mullen

Drawing a parallel to the historic Carolina gold rush, John A. Mullen argues that Charlotte’s shift toward thermal energy networks and geothermal infrastructure is transforming buildings into energy assets and positioning the trades at the heart of the net-zero transition.


Read More
PE0326_Egg-Geothermal installation image.jpg
Geothermal HVAC

Geothermal’s Path to Production Home Building

Dandelion Energy’s strategic pivot unlocks mass market geothermal, making it more accessible and affordable through a leasing model that leverages a 40% federal commercial tax credit.
March 2, 2026
Mimi Egg and Jay Egg

Dandelion Energy is transforming the geothermal market by pivoting to production home building and utilizing a unique leasing model that eliminates high upfront costs while slashing installation expenses by 40%.


Read More
PHCN0326_augmented reality, building information model.jpg
Construction Technology

Beyond the Hard Hat: Why the Smartest Contractors Are Betting on Data, Prefabrication and AI

The most successful contractors will invest in repeatable workflows, technology and coordinated execution.
March 2, 2026

In a market where labor remains scarce despite rising demand, Travis Voss argues that the most successful contractors in 2026 will be those who replace "downstream firefighting" with model-driven workflows, prefabrication, and AI-enhanced data analytics.


Read More
PE0326_payment terms.jpg
Legal Pipeline

A Hong Kong Construction Contract Offers a Lesson in Ambiguity to U.S. Contractors

Unclear payment clauses can lead to significant legal disputes. Use precise language to avoid unintended obligations.
March 2, 2026
Steven Nudelman
iStock-2170399214.jpg
Coach's Corner

The Next Generation of Plumbing Leaders is Already Watching You

Young plumbers notice how contractors lead, treat customers and handle challenges—shaping their own approach to leadership.
March 2, 2026

In an industry where actions speak louder than words, Nate Agentis explains why every job site interaction is a silent training session for the next generation of plumbing leaders.


Read More
iStock-1473188223.jpg
Radiant Insider

Designing With Hydraulic Separators

The do’s, the don’ts and the please don’ts!
March 2, 2026
Cody Mack

Proper hydraulic separation is essential for modern, high-efficiency hydronic systems, but achieving peak performance depends on mastering flow-based sizing and avoiding common piping pitfalls.


Read More
PHCN0326_steam boiler with insulation.jpg
Boiler Room Detective

Replacing a Steam Boiler: What Every New Technician Needs to Know

Focus on correct sizing to the connected load, inspect and upgrade system components and address the root causes of previous boiler failures.
March 2, 2026
Ray Wohlfarth

Mastering steam boiler replacement requires moving beyond standard HVAC habits to focus on connected load sizing, proper near-boiler piping, and system-wide diagnostics that ensure long-term reliability.


Read More
PHCN0326_reaching for stars-star techs.jpg
Contractor Profit Advantage

Compensation That Counts: Keeping Star Techs and Growing Your Business

Competitive pay and creative incentive programs that reward both sales and performance ensure that top technicians feel valued and motivated to stay with your company.
March 2, 2026
Richard DiToma

One of the age-old questions contractors ask is about technician compensation.


Read More

Most Popular

  • Jarboe’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Sponsors Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC

  • IAPMO Opens Public Review for Manual on Construction Practices for Potable Building Water Systems

  • Henderson Companies Advances Innovation with New Technology Leadership Team

  • LIXIL Releases Study on Economic Consequences of Skilled Labor Shortage in America on World Plumbing Day

Featured Video

Rugged video

STAY RUGGED: Strengthening Mental Health and Wellness in the Trades

Subscribe & Learn More

  • Tw03 2026 cover
    Subscribe
  • Pe03 2026 cover
    Subscribe
  • Phc03 2026 cover
    Subscribe
  • Rugged dec cover
    Learn More

More from PHCP Pros

  • Editorial Team
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise

Follow Us

© 2026 All Rights Reserved

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development | ePublishing