PHCC honored industry leaders, contractors, instructors and apprentices at CONNECT, while recognizing chapter achievements and awarding $227,500 in scholarships.

Hosted by ServiceForge’s Jane Blanchard, episodes will explore why real relationships and authentic customer service remain essential to business success.

The changes are designed to enhance customer support, strengthen relationships and position the company for continued growth across key markets.

Professionals from across the country gathered to learn, connect and strengthen the plumbing and HVACR industry at PHCC CONNECT 2026.

Growth is supposed to make a plumbing or HVAC business stronger. But as service calls increase, so does the administrative work behind them. 

This month, the RUGGED Resilience Spotlight series recognizes Thomas Van Pelt, director of operations at Well Manager LLC, for turning an unexpected career transition into an opportunity to learn, lead and help grow a small business serving customers across the country.

The PHCC Educational Foundation has announced key leadership appointments to guide its national workforce development, apprenticeship, and trade education programs.

Thousands gathered in Oklahoma City to view the latest innovations in plumbing system design and expand their industry knowledge.