https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Recipients were selected by the Watts backflow leadership team from nominations received through its website. Recipients were selected by the Watts backflow leadership team from nominations received through its website.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24036 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24036-watts-announces-2026-backflow-hero-award-recipients Watts Announces 2026 Backflow Hero Award Recipients.jpg HARDI, AHRI, ACCA and PHCC urge U.S. trade officials to protect USMCA benefits for the HVACR and water heating industry, citing impacts on workers, supply chains and equipment availability. HARDI, AHRI, ACCA and PHCC urge U.S. trade officials to protect USMCA benefits for the HVACR and water heating industry, citing impacts on workers, supply chains and equipment availability.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24035 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:27:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24035-hvacr-coalition-urges-ustr-to-preserve-usmca-benefits-for-north-american-industry HVACR Coalition Urges USTR to Preserve USMCA Benefits for North American Industry.jpg The recognition reinforces Oatey’s continued commitment to employee experience, well-being, development and long-term success. The recognition reinforces Oatey’s continued commitment to employee experience, well-being, development and long-term success.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24033 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24033-northcoast-99-names-oatey-co-top-workplace-in-northeast-ohio-for-16th-time NorthCoast 99 Names Oatey Co. Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio for 16th Time.jpg The show returns to Las Vegas where it will make its permanent home. The show returns to Las Vegas where it will make its permanent home. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24030 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24030-nahb-ibs-2027-registration-now-open NAHB IBS 2027 Registration Now Open.jpg The acquisition expands Midland’s product offering and capabilities across a broader range of applications. The acquisition expands Midland’s product offering and capabilities across a broader range of applications.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24028 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:29:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24028-midland-industries-acquires-pegasus-supply-group Midland Industries Acquires Pegasus Supply Group.jpg MCAA President Curtis Harbour highlights a strengthened UA-MCAA partnership and the opportunities ahead for the union mechanical construction industry. MCAA President Curtis Harbour highlights a strengthened UA-MCAA partnership and the opportunities ahead for the union mechanical construction industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24027 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24027-mcaa-president-curtis-harbour-highlights-strong-mcaa-ua-partnership-at-ua-convention MCAA President Curtis Harbour Highlights Strong MCAA-UA Partnership at UA Convention.jpg If you step into most contractors’ offices and ask how they decide what technology to buy (or more and more these days with AI and various low/no code platforms), you will get some version of the same answer. If you step into most contractors’ offices and ask how they decide what technology to buy (or more and more these days with AI and various low/no code platforms), you will get some version of the same answer.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24021 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24021-every-construction-company-needs-a-technology-playbook PHCN0926_network security technology-cybersecurity.jpg The geothermal industry is standing at a precipice: not of a decline, but of a radical, utility-scale expansion. The geothermal industry is standing at a precipice: not of a decline, but of a radical, utility-scale expansion.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24020 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24020-beyond-heat-pumps-jtec-and-the-next-era-of-geothermal-efficiency PE0926_Fig1-Solid state vs Carnot.jpg Climatic Heating & Cooling has been serving Leesburg and Northern Virginia for well over 30 years. Climatic Heating & Cooling has been serving Leesburg and Northern Virginia for well over 30 years.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24019 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24019-how-one-contractor-took-the-hassle-out-of-dual-fuel-installations Sensi EIM Outdoor.jpg Years ago, in my plumbing company’s infancy, I got a call from an unhappy customer. One of my technicians had handled a routine service call differently than I would have. Years ago, in my plumbing company’s infancy, I got a call from an unhappy customer. One of my technicians had handled a routine service call differently than I would have. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24018 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24018-figure-it-out-yourself-training-may-cost-more-than-you-think PHCN0926_plumber examines kitchen sink piping.jpg Ken Smith, RPG Plumbing Services, Virginia Beach, Virginia, will become president of PHCC-National Association at CONNECT 2026, Oct. 19-22, in Milwaukee. Ken Smith, RPG Plumbing Services, Virginia Beach, Virginia, will become president of PHCC-National Association at CONNECT 2026, Oct. 19-22, in Milwaukee. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24017 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24017-q-and-a-with-incoming-phcc-president-ken-smith KenSmithHeadshot 1.jpg We planned to talk to Valerie Butler earlier in the day when we headed to see her at P.I.P.E. Inc., a contractor specializing in commercial plumbing and fire protection in the Indianapolis market and where she’s worked since 2020. We planned to talk to Valerie Butler earlier in the day when we headed to see her at P.I.P.E. Inc., a contractor specializing in commercial plumbing and fire protection in the Indianapolis market and where she’s worked since 2020.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24016 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24016-opening-a-door-and-keeping-it-open-to-the-trades IMG_9437.jpg There is an age-old question that every business owner has to contemplate: Should I grow my business? There is an age-old question that every business owner has to contemplate: Should I grow my business? 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24015 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24015-let-consumers-know-you-exist iStock-2247448308.jpg In 2011, I moved to North Carolina, unaware of the ticking time bomb hidden behind my walls. Like many transplants, I knew very little about the unique quirks of local homes and infrastructure. In 2011, I moved to North Carolina, unaware of the ticking time bomb hidden behind my walls. Like many transplants, I knew very little about the unique quirks of local homes and infrastructure.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24014 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24014-the-questions-your-customers-ask-before-they-call iStock-2226250906.jpg You’re standing at the back of your truck making sure you have everything for the boiler install today. You’re standing at the back of your truck making sure you have everything for the boiler install today.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24013 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24013-right-part-wrong-place PHCN0926_Air Dirt Seps Wrong Location.jpg While teaching a class on hybrid boiler plants at the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers’ conference for university facility managers, I noticed one attendee sitting in the back of the room with his arms folded and a skeptical look on his face. While teaching a class on hybrid boiler plants at the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers’ conference for university facility managers, I noticed one attendee sitting in the back of the room with his arms folded and a skeptical look on his face.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24012 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24012-why-consider-a-hybrid-boiler-plant iStock-179789656.jpg In the trades, strength, reliability and hard work are valued traits. But mental health is just as important as physical health. Work demands, family responsibilities, financial pressures and everyday stress can all affect mental well-being. In the trades, strength, reliability and hard work are valued traits. But mental health is just as important as physical health. Work demands, family responsibilities, financial pressures and everyday stress can all affect mental well-being.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23979 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23979-mens-health-building-a-culture-of-support 1_Recognizing.jpg Schizophrenia affects more than 3 million adults in the United States, yet many people don’t know what schizophrenia or psychosis looks like — or what to do when they notice changes in someone they care about. Schizophrenia affects more than 3 million adults in the United States, yet many people don’t know what schizophrenia or psychosis looks like — or what to do when they notice changes in someone they care about.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23978 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23978-q-and-a-understanding-schizophrenia-and-psychosis Rouse.jpg In the trades, most owners learn a simple lesson early: Good work gets rewarded with more work. You start out in the field. You solve problems. Customers trust you. In the trades, most owners learn a simple lesson early: Good work gets rewarded with more work. You start out in the field. You solve problems. Customers trust you.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23976 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23976-more-than-a-paycheck-what-the-next-generation-actually-wants-from-the-trades Upon entering my office at work, you’ll see a placard with the following succinct statements: Be impeccable with your word. Don’t take anything personally. Don’t make assumptions. Always do your best. Upon entering my office at work, you’ll see a placard with the following succinct statements: Be impeccable with your word. Don’t take anything personally. Don’t make assumptions. Always do your best.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23975 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23975-the-four-agreements-a-blueprint-for-safety-on-the-jobsite iStock-2199351006_1.jpg People working in the plumbing and water industries solve problems every day, often under pressure. They are called when something fails, when a customer needs answers or when a job has to be completed safely. People working in the plumbing and water industries solve problems every day, often under pressure. They are called when something fails, when a customer needs answers or when a job has to be completed safely. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23974 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23974-stronger-skills-stronger-teams-stronger-trades Rugged article Aug_B (2).jpg After surviving heroin addiction and an abusive relationship, Alayna Chavez was looking for a way to start over. Then, she saw a flyer for trade school. After surviving heroin addiction and an abusive relationship, Alayna Chavez was looking for a way to start over. Then, she saw a flyer for trade school.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23973 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23973-turning-the-page-a-flyer-and-a-fresh-start PXL_20251011_185425735.MP Alayna chavez.jpg Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in a Delaware medical malpractice action with particularly important ramifications for all professional malpractice actions brought in federal court. Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in a Delaware medical malpractice action with particularly important ramifications for all professional malpractice actions brought in federal court.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23964 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23964-supreme-court-lowers-initial-filing-hurdle-for-suits-against-design-professionals PE0826_professional malpractice.jpg The industry nonprofit wants experienced leaders to help guide its continued growth and advance its mission. The industry nonprofit wants experienced leaders to help guide its continued growth and advance its mission.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24011 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24011-women-in-hvacr-seeks-nominations-for-2027-board-of-directors Women in HVACR Seeks Nominations for 2027 Board of Directors.jpg Hardon's journey is a testament to the determination, grit and strength that define the trades. Hardon's journey is a testament to the determination, grit and strength that define the trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24006 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:28:50 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24006-rugged-resilience-spotlight-marty-hardon Marty Hardon.png F.W. Webb's new mobile app gives contractors, facility managers, and technicians the ability to order equipment, tools, fittings, and accessories right from their phones, keeping their projects on schedule. F.W. Webb's new mobile app gives contractors, facility managers, and technicians the ability to order equipment, tools, fittings, and accessories right from their phones, keeping their projects on schedule.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23223 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:07:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23223-fw-webb-launches-mobile-app-to-help-trade-professionals-work-smarter-and-order-faster F.W. Webb Launches Mobile App to Help Trade Professionals Work Smarter and Order Faster.jpg A nationwide review of every commercial insurance filing since the first forms appeared finds 4,078 filed form adoptions across 49 states and the District of Columbia. A nationwide review of every commercial insurance filing since the first forms appeared finds 4,078 filed form adoptions across 49 states and the District of Columbia.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24005 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:47:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24005-new-trades-coverage-data-shows-rapid-adoption-of-ai-exclusions-in-business-liability-insurance New Trades Coverage Data Shows Rapid Adoption of AI Exclusions in Business Liability Insurance.jpg Live Technical Support quickly routes service calls to HVAC pros who have decades of experience with specific types of equipment and problems. Live Technical Support quickly routes service calls to HVAC pros who have decades of experience with specific types of equipment and problems.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23993 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:44:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23993-bluon-brings-back-best-in-class-live-tech-support-for-hvac-r-field-technicians Bluon Brings Back Best-in-Class Live Tech Support for HVAC-R Field Technicians.jpg Bluon Brings Back Best-in-Class Live Tech Support for HVAC-R Field Technicians.jpg Thomas & Galbraith is helping put books in the hands of Hamilton City Schools students with a new vending machine and book donation for Ridgeway Elementary. Thomas & Galbraith is helping put books in the hands of Hamilton City Schools students with a new vending machine and book donation for Ridgeway Elementary.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23992 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23992-thomas-and-galbraith-provides-book-vending-machine-and-books-for-all-elementary-students-in-hamilton-city-schools Thomas & Galbraith Provides Book Vending Machine and Books.webp The third military housing project with Ameresco and Corvias displays the benefits of geothermal technology for military families. The third military housing project with Ameresco and Corvias displays the benefits of geothermal technology for military families.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23989 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23989-climatemaster-geothermal-technology-drives-major-energy-modernization-at-fort-sill-military-housing ClimateMaster Geothermal Technology Drives Major Energy Modernization at Fort Sill Military Housing.jpg