https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us The fast-paced showcase puts creativity first and encourages exhibitors to present products in unexpected formats beyond a standard slide deck. The fast-paced showcase puts creativity first and encourages exhibitors to present products in unexpected formats beyond a standard slide deck.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24297 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:59:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24297-applications-are-now-open-for-kbis-2027-innovation-hour Applications Are Now Open for KBIS 2027 Innovation Hour.jpg The invitation-only event in New York City reflects the digital marketing agency’s growing role in helping home service companies navigate the changing search landscape. The invitation-only event in New York City reflects the digital marketing agency’s growing role in helping home service companies navigate the changing search landscape.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24295 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24295-camp-digital-and-google-host-new-era-of-search-summit CAMP Digital and Google Host New Era of Search Summit.jpg The Infiniti GC tankless water heater and eF XT commercial gas water heater will be on display in Booth 412 during the Product and Technology Showcase Oct. 20-21. The Infiniti GC tankless water heater and eF XT commercial gas water heater will be on display in Booth 412 during the Product and Technology Showcase Oct. 20-21.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24294 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:14:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24294-bradford-white-brings-installation-focused-solutions-to-phcc-connect-2026 Bradford White Brings Installation-Focused Solutions to PHCC CONNECT 2026.jpg The awards were presented during the 68th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards on Oct. 6 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The awards were presented during the 68th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards on Oct. 6 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24270 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24270-greenhouse-digital-pr-earns-pcc-golden-trumpet-awards GreenHouse Digital + PR Earns PCC Golden Trumpet Awards.jpg The promotion began on Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 30, 2026. The promotion began on Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 30, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24247 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:22:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24247-a-o-smith-launches-fall-promotion-with-participating-wholesale-partners A. O. Smith Launches Fall Promotion with Participating Wholesale Partners.jpg For years, search has been one of the most reliable ways for customers to find information about services, products and companies. When someone needed an answer, they typed a question into Google. For years, search has been one of the most reliable ways for customers to find information about services, products and companies. When someone needed an answer, they typed a question into Google.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24167 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24167-why-credibility-now-shapes-how-phcp-brands-are-found iStock-2252530183.jpg When plumbing contractors talk about company culture, the conversation often turns to the things employees enjoy, such as company cookouts, team outings, bonuses or the occasional free lunch. When plumbing contractors talk about company culture, the conversation often turns to the things employees enjoy, such as company cookouts, team outings, bonuses or the occasional free lunch.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24166 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24166-building-a-company-culture-your-team-can-rely-on iStock-2162383464.jpg Margin pressure in distribution is nothing new, but prices are being pushed down by intense competition and price transparency, while costs are being driven up by soaring operational, supply chain and labor costs. Margin pressure in distribution is nothing new, but prices are being pushed down by intense competition and price transparency, while costs are being driven up by soaring operational, supply chain and labor costs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24151 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24151-margin-maximization iStock-905819004.jpg “Spaceballs: The New One” lands next April, 40 years after the first movie, with Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga all back. “Spaceballs: The New One” lands next April, 40 years after the first movie, with Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga all back.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24150 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24150-spaceballs-turns-40-next-april-and-i-cant-stop-seeing-our-industry-in-it iStock-1048069280.jpg In this industry, results are earned on the front lines: deliveries, customer relationships, safety and service all depend on people. In this industry, results are earned on the front lines: deliveries, customer relationships, safety and service all depend on people. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24144 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24144-driving-business-success-with-people-centered-leadership TW0726_building trust.jpg CRM is meant to create efficiency. However, when every department uses it in their own way (or not at all), it has the opposite effect. CRM is meant to create efficiency. However, when every department uses it in their own way (or not at all), it has the opposite effect.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24141 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24141-why-crm-success-depends-on-cross-functional-communication-and-clarity TW0926_customer relationship management-CRM.jpg The event, held Oct. 8-14 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, brings together plumbing engineers, designers, contractors and other industry professionals. The event, held Oct. 8-14 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, brings together plumbing engineers, designers, contractors and other industry professionals.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24214 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:38:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24214-bradford-white-showcases-brand-portfolio-at-2026-aspe-convention-and-expo Bradford White Showcases Brand Portfolio at 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo.jpg AD launches a refreshed brand for the recently acquired Supply Force business. AD launches a refreshed brand for the recently acquired Supply Force business.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24208 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:38:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24208-ad-announces-update-to-supply-force-program-brand AD Announces Update to Supply Force Program Brand 1.jpg The analysis of 4,699 home-service lead conversations found higher 24-hour reply rates when the first message named the job and asked one question. The analysis of 4,699 home-service lead conversations found higher 24-hour reply rates when the first message named the job and asked one question.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24207 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:58:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24207-leadtruffle-study-finds-specific-first-replies-drive-higher-customer-response LeadTruffle Study Finds Specific First Replies Drive Higher Customer Response.jpg The designation places Trane Technologies among a select group of Cornerstone Partners and reflects the company’s deep ties to the Carolinas. The designation places Trane Technologies among a select group of Cornerstone Partners and reflects the company’s deep ties to the Carolinas. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24203 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:35:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24203-tepper-sports-and-entertainment-announces-trane-technologies-as-cornerstone-partner Tepper Sports & Entertainment Announces Trane Technologies as Cornerstone Partner.jpg Through the partnership, Grainger possesses prominent placement across all Chicago Bears multimedia platforms. Through the partnership, Grainger possesses prominent placement across all Chicago Bears multimedia platforms.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24056 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24056-chicago-bears-announce-partnership-with-grainger Chicago Bears Announce Partnership with Grainger.jpg Futey brings more than 14 years of manufacturing and business leadership experience to his role. Futey brings more than 14 years of manufacturing and business leadership experience to his role. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24054 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:51:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24054-wright-promotes-gregg-futey-to-vice-president-of-business-development Wright Promotes Gregg Futey to Vice President of Business Development.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 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 October, a contractor walked into a supply branch holding a competitor’s quote. In October, a contractor walked into a supply branch holding a competitor’s quote.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24001 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24001-when-temporary-pricing-stops-being-temporary iStock-1072055834.jpg Terms that I see everywhere today are influencer and thought leader. I do not purport to be one, but in reflecting on my long industry career, I certainly benefited from many of them. Terms that I see everywhere today are influencer and thought leader. I do not purport to be one, but in reflecting on my long industry career, I certainly benefited from many of them.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23998 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23998-the-lessons-that-still-guide-me-today TW0926_business lessons learned.jpg HeatLink Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Laurette as vice president of sales and marketing, effective Aug. 31, 2026. HeatLink Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Laurette as vice president of sales and marketing, effective Aug. 31, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23971 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:22:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23971-heatlink-group-announces-kim-laurette-as-vice-president-of-sales-and-marketing HeatLink Group Announces Kim Laurette as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.jpg Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air launches a Back-to-School Giveaway supporting teachers with donations toward their classroom wish lists. Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air launches a Back-to-School Giveaway supporting teachers with donations toward their classroom wish lists.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23955 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:23:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23955-rooter-hero-launches-back-to-school-giveaway-to-support-teachers-across-california-and-arizona Rooter Hero Launches Back-to-School Giveaway to Support Teachers Across California and Arizona.jpg This the association’s annual recognition of the contractors, service managers, and volunteers whose work sets the standard for professionalism in the HVACR industry. This the association’s annual recognition of the contractors, service managers, and volunteers whose work sets the standard for professionalism in the HVACR industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23917 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:11:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23917-nominations-open-for-acca-2027-awards-of-excellence Nominations Open for ACCA 2027 Awards of Excellence.jpg The appointment represents a key investment in USGBC’s strategy to transform how buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated to save energy, reduce waste, and improve occupant health. The appointment represents a key investment in USGBC’s strategy to transform how buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated to save energy, reduce waste, and improve occupant health.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23915 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23915-usgbc-appoints-david-purcell-as-chief-marketing-officer USGBC Appoints David Purcell as Chief Marketing Officer.jpg Bibbee brings more than 20 years of commercial and operations leadership experience in industrial supply distribution. Bibbee brings more than 20 years of commercial and operations leadership experience in industrial supply distribution.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23893 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23893-national-institute-of-building-sciences-promotes-catheren-gill-to-vice-president-of-strategic-programs-and-services AD Appoints Shannon Bibbee as President of National Accounts.jpg Ripley PR has been named a silver winner in the TITAN American Business Awards’ Outstanding PR Campaign category for its work with Reins. Ripley PR has been named a silver winner in the TITAN American Business Awards’ Outstanding PR Campaign category for its work with Reins.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23888 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:24:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23888-ripley-pr-wins-silver-at-inaugural-2026-titan-american-business-awards Ripley PR Wins Silver at Inaugural 2026 TITAN American Business Awards.jpg My house has a living room with a vaulted ceiling and a loft area above it. That means in summer, the temperatures can get a little uneve So out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT a simple question My house has a living room with a vaulted ceiling and a loft area above it. That means in summer, the temperatures can get a little uneve So out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT a simple question

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23854 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23854-why-some-contractors-show-up-in-ai-answers-and-others-dont iStock-2220668576.jpg Most of the plumbing contractors I know got into the business because they love the trade itself. They enjoy working with their hands. They are passionate about problem-solving. They like making a difference in the lives of their customers. Most of the plumbing contractors I know got into the business because they love the trade itself. They enjoy working with their hands. They are passionate about problem-solving. They like making a difference in the lives of their customers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23852 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23852-how-standard-operating-procedures-save-time-and-avoid-costly-mistakes iStock-2243016790.jpg The alliance combines industry-leading technology, digital capabilities and luxury showroom expertise to help independent businesses compete and grow. The alliance combines industry-leading technology, digital capabilities and luxury showroom expertise to help independent businesses compete and grow.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23864 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:36:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23864-current-distribution-group-luxury-products-group-announce-new-alliance-to-strengthen-independent-retailers Current Distribution Group Luxury Products Group Announce New Alliance to Strengthen Independent Retailers.jpg