What's New

When disaster strikes - Disaster Planning Tool now available to PHCC Members — A tool that helps small businesses plan for and recover from disaster is now available to all PHCC members courtesy of Federated Mutual Insurance, the association’s recommended insurance carrier. Full Text

PHCC Offers New Online Business Management Training — In September, PHCC and the PHCC Educational Foundation will begin offering an online business management training series. Full Text

New Jersey PHCC Assists Injured War Veteran — Members of the New Jersey PHCC recently were involved in a “Homes for Our Troops” project to build a specially adapted home for a severely injured war veteran and his family. More Information

Strengthen Your Business In Challenging Times — Come join PHCC at Network ’08 to discover new ways to manage your business efficiently and profitably in challenging times like these. More Information

ISH Seminar Sessions Focused on Creating Business Success — The program includes educational sessions focused on presenting business strategies for achieving success in the markets served by this international trade show. Full Text

GreenPlumbers in Florida — Pinellas County “Green” Plumbers Are First in Florida Full Text

PHCC of Iowa Assisting Homeowners in Flood-Stricken State — Iowa PHCC has made a list of tips available to residents who have water inside their home or business. Full Text

Plumbing Museum Relocates to Watertown, Mass. — A historic lavatory bowl whose only other example is at Jefferson’s Monticello, antique plumbing tools and fittings, old copper tubs and wooden water pipes from old Boston mains will all be featured at a relocated Plumbing Museum in Watertown, Mass. More Information

PHCC Holds Water Conservation Rally — During a rally on May 1 at Senate Park next to the U.S. Capitol, PHCC President Jim Finley challenged Americans to commit to specific water conservation measures this summer. More Information

PHCC Supports National Safe Digging Month — The PHCC is supporting the May 2008 National Safe Digging Month. More Information

Capitol Hill Rally to Kick-Off Water Conservation Initiative — Rally to Kick-off Summer 2008 Water Conservation Awareness, encourage participation of all Americans in water conservation program and announce Free Homeowner Water Audits. More Information

Shake, Rattle & Roll — The PHCC of Indiana recommends that consumers check for plumbing leaks after a morning earthquake. More Information

NSPC Hearing is Aug. 21 in New Jersey — National Standard Plumbing Code Hearing Is Aug. 21; 2008 Supplement Now Available Full Text

PHCC Educational Foundation to Award $100,000 in Scholarships; Application Deadline May 1 — Applications are now being accepted for the PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship Programs. Full Text

PHCC Sponsors Workforce Summit in New Orleans — PHCC members, union representatives, educators and government officials attended the two-hour meeting. Full Text

New Government Relations Director On Board at PHCC — Jessica Johnson Bennett joined PHCC in late December 2007 as Director of Government Relations. Full Text

2008 PHCC Calendar Unveiled — Check out all the major PHCC activities for 2008. Full Text

PHCC Launches 125th Anniversary Celebration — At ceremonies held during its recent national convention in Anaheim, Calif., PHCC launched a year-long celebration of the organization’s 125th anniversary. Full Text

PHCC Installs Jim Finley as 2007-2008 President — Jim Finley, owner of a second-generation plumbing company, C.N. Finley, Inc., New Orleans, La., was installed as the 2007-2008 PHCC president during ceremonies held at the organization’s recent convention in Anaheim, Calif. Full Text

Network ’07 Convention Highlights — Water conservation and green building were some of the “hot” issues discussed at the Oct. 23-27 PHCC convention in Anaheim, Calif. Full Text

CCA Learns About “Change Leadership” — Although leadership traits are important, members of the Construction Contractors’ Alliance learned at their last meeting that the environment also is a factor in leading effectively, especially during periods of change. Full Text

Fund Established for Employee Missing at Sea — A fund has been established for the children of Chris Burkhalter, who was pronounced missing at sea in the Gulf of Mexico following a fishing trip in Florida. Burkhalter was project manager for PHCC member company Greene and Associates, Inc., Macon, Ga., owned by Chip Greene. Burkhalter is survived by a wife and three children. Click the link to learn how to support the Burkhalter children. More Information

National Standard Plumbing Code Committee Approves Code Changes — The National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) Committee, at a recent public hearing, approved significant changes to the NSPC. Full Text

UAC’s Strategic Implementation of the Standard of Excellence — The Union-Affiliated Contractors (UAC) met with General President William P. Hite and the heads of the UA Training Department to discuss support of the new UA Standards of Excellence. More Information

The PHCCare Plus Health Plan Has Arrived. — PHCC members have asked for this benefit for years and now it is available for members only, like you. Full Text

Integrity, Ethics Focus of QSC Meeting — Whether it’s dealing with the media, hiring employees or providing customer service, Quality Service Contractors (QSC) were reminded at the summer Power Meeting of the importance of using the highest ethics and integrity. More Information

2007 Plumbing SkillsUSA Champions Announced — The six winners of the 2007 residential plumbing contest of the SkillsUSA Championships were announced June 29 at the awards ceremony in Kansas City, MO. More Information

Workforce Solutions at Network ‘07 — P-H-C contractors are looking for ways to find and retain employees in this tight labor market. More Information

PHCC Course Focuses on Field Productivity — Attendees learn that planning and thoughtful project management practices will improve field productivity, reduce waste and yield higher company profits. More Information

Reed Manufacturing is New Partner — Reed Manufacturing Company, a developer of manufactured piping solutions, is the latest company to join the PHCC Partners for Professionalism program. More Information

PHCC to Celebrate Professional Contractor Awareness Week — In recognition of the important skills and services professional plumbing, heating and cooling experts provide, PHCC-NA will celebrate “Professional P-H-C Contractor Awareness Week” June 24-30, 2007. More Information

Learn How to Improve Your Business at Network ’07 — Through a variety of speakers, seminars, networking events and one-on-one interaction, p-h-c contractors will explore the latest ways to improve their business at this fall’s PHCC annual convention in Anaheim, Calif. More Information

New Maintenance Agreement Program — PHCC has unveiled a new maintenance agreement program that is available only to PHCC members. More Information

Scholarships Available — This year more than $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded through the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation. More Information

PHCC Launches National E-mail Discussion Group — To help members easily “talk” electronically with other contractors, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) has launched an e-mail discussion group called PHCCList. More Information

PHCC's New President in the News — A modern-day Scarlett O’Hara, Jo Wagner embodies the true definition of a Texas businesswoman. She was just elected as President, the second woman to hold this position since PHCC’s inception in 1883. More Information

PHCC Unveils New Web Site — PHCC has updated its Web site with a new look, easy-to-navigate design and expanded content. More Information

New Marketing Alliance Announced for PHCC — Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) has entered an agreement with Hudson, Ink to provide members with marketing services. Many services or discounts will be exclusive to PHCC members. More Information