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Success Is In the Dough

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Learn why success in the PHC contracting business requires more than just technical skill, but the courage to set profitable prices that reflect the true value of your excellence.

Chicago Plumber’s Union Dyes Chicago River Green for St. Patrick’s Day 2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:59:36 -0400

Did you know? The Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA has carried out the task of dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day nearly every year since 1962.

RUGGED Resilience Spotlight: Derrick Steward

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:52:39 -0400

This month, we recognize Derrick Steward, a U.S. Air Force veteran and owner of Stewards Plumbing in Berwick, Pennsylvania.

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

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:15:00 -0400

As part of its continued commitment to advancing and supporting the plumbing profession, LIXIL will also soon launch a dedicated microsite featuring resources and tools focused on closing the skilled labor gap.

LIXIL Surpasses 100M Milestone in Global Sanitation Access Through SATO

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:27:00 -0500

Achieving this milestone reinforces LIXIL’s commitment to further accelerating sanitation and hygiene access worldwide.

Compensation That Counts: Keeping Star Techs and Growing Your Business

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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

SSPMA Opens 2026 Scholarship Program

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:10:00 -0500

Applicants may apply online by June 1.

Mill-Rose Blue Monster Products to Sponsor Professional Angler Massey in Major League Fishing

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:59:00 -0500

With a plumbing career spanning 44 years, Massey is an ideal representative for Blue Monster products as he pursues his passion for fishing as a professional fisherman.

RIDGID Celebrates 30 Years of Advancing Diagnostic Solutions for the Professional Trades

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:53:00 -0500

Since entering the diagnostics category in 1996, RIDGID has played a key role in transforming how professionals inspect pipelines, locate underground utilities and diagnose infrastructure issues.

Americans Wash Hands More During Flu Season but Everyday Habits Still Fall Short, New Survey Finds

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:49:00 -0500

Heightened concern over H3N2 and seasonal viruses drives better hand hygiene, yet lapses in public restrooms persist.

RIDGID Showcases 30 Years of Diagnostic Leadership and Latest Product Innovations at WWETT 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:19:06 -0500

RIDGID, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, is celebrating three decades of diagnostic innovation at the WWETT Show, Feb. 17-19, in Indianapolis.

What Contractors Say They Need for Tomorrow’s Plumbing Business

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

While technical skills remain the foundation of the trade, a new workforce study reveals that the real competitive edge for today’s plumbing contractors lies in mastering the business side—from accurate estimating to adopting efficiency-driving technology.

Why Even the Best PHC Contractors Stay Invisible Online

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Stop letting potential leads pass you by and learn how small, consistent updates to your Google presence can transform your business from invisible to a top-tier local choice.

The Importance of Respect

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Discover how building a foundation of respect within your team—through mastery, training, and clear expectations—is the essential catalyst for delivering the excellence that earns lifelong customer loyalty.

Businessperson Vs. a Person in Business

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Pricing for profit, setting clear service boundaries and rewarding loyal customers are the cornerstones of this veteran contractor’s approach to delivering excellence without burning out — or going broke.

It’s All in the Preparation: One Plumber’s Approach to Family and Food

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:41:42 -0500

In Part 1 of our interview with Omar Harris, we discuss his love of cooking and family — and how meal prepping has changed his life on the jobsite.

Hardship, Healing, and Hope for the Trades

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:58:20 -0500

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.

LIXIL Becomes Global Industry Partner of WorldSkills International

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:21:00 -0500

This new global partnership elevates LIXIL’s long-standing commitment to vocational education, building upon the strong foundation of support from its brand GROHE, which has championed Worldskills for many years.

Rheem ProTerra Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Selected as a Good Housekeeping 2026 Home Reno Award Winner

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:42:00 -0500

Rheem’s ProTerra line was created in collaboration with a team of plumbers to make installation easier and provide consumers with connectivity, comfort and energy efficiency.

RUGGED Resilience Spotlight: Felix Delgadillo

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:52:51 -0400

This month, join us as we celebrate Felix Delgadillo, owner of Drain Guys LLC!

Q&A with Thomas ‘Plumber-Tom’ Hicken, Professional Practice Assistant Professor, Utah State University

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With a passion for both plumbing and teaching, Thomas Hicken—aka “Plumber-Tom”—is reshaping apprenticeship education through hybrid learning, hands-on mentorship, and code-focused YouTube content, proving that trades education can be as innovative as the work itself.

Removing Price Phobia

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

If you’re afraid your prices are too high, the real danger may be that they’re too low to keep your business profitable and sustainable.

McDonough Winair Opens in Growing Market

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:06:00 -0400

Led by President Chad Hunter, McDonough Winair is a full-service wholesaler specializing in HVAC and plumbing.

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

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:56:27 -0400

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!

Family Legacy In Charge of Head’s Plumbing Sales & Service

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

From flashlight-holding kids to third-generation leaders, the Head family’s story is more than plumbing — it’s a legacy of resilience, representation, and redefining what it means to build a business that serves, inspires, and lasts.

PROS REPS Corner: Meet Travis Abaire, a.k.a. @t.a.p.plumbingandheating

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:48:55 -0400

Travis owns T.A.P. Plumbing And Heating in Bristol, Connecticut, and shares his 26-plus years of residential, commercial and industrial plumbing experience to thousands of Instagram followers.

Another Contractor Agrees

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A thoughtful reader email sparks a deeper look into how customer feedback — both good and bad — can guide contractors toward excellence, while offering smart strategies for dealing with difficult clients and protecting your business.

Watch: Mike Rowe Discusses Trade Jobs, Artificial Intelligence on Brian Kilmeade Show

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:47:54 -0400

"We are entering the Golden Age of plumbing, steamfitting, pipefitting, welding, HVAC...Those jobs are not going to be impacted by AI," Rowe said.

SSPMA Announces Scholarship Winners

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:30:00 -0400

SSPMA has announced that Nathan Gonzalez and Rowan Williams have been selected as the recipients of the 2025 SSPMA Scholarship Program.

PROS REPS Corner: Meet Omar Harris, a.k.a. @omartheplumber

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:48:55 -0400

The Florida-based plumber has amassed more than 70,000 followers across his social media pages.