According to the company, this strengthens a shared commitment to supporting professional contractors and advancing the plumbing and HVAC industry.
PHCC Corporate Partners play a vital role in advancing the association’s mission by fostering innovation, promoting workforce development, and delivering meaningful value to contractor members.
Leading the class of twenty-four attendees through interactive discussions was Purdue University Professor Emeritus Kirk Alter.
During the four-day course, held March 4–7 at Milwaukee Tool’s headquarters in Brookfield, Wisconsin, participants explored how careful analysis, problem-solving, and attention to detail can help project managers identify issues early, make better decisions, and keep projects on track.
The two organizations have launched a strategic collaboration as a part of their shared mission to strengthen the contracting industry.
ACCA and PHCC have collaborated for years to help advance the interests of businesses and professionals in their industry. This new strategic relationship will allow ACCA and PHCC to deliver enhanced value propositions for their respective memberships and identify new opportunities to position the plumbing and heating/cooling contractor sectors for long-term growth and success.
PHCC Educational Association licensed ServiceSkills courses – short, focused lessons with interactive video training with real-world applications. Promoting self-paced learning, the courses can be viewed at the participant’s convenience and even accessed on-the-go, on smartphones and tablets.
The conference will take place May 5-6 at the YOTEL in Washington, D.C.
Participants will also have the opportunity to educate policymakers on protecting America’s energy future, reforming energy policy, and supporting workforce programs and registered apprenticeships.
The scan offers an overview of critical forces shaping the plumbing, heating, and cooling sectors in the year ahead.
The report identifies ongoing labor challenges, projecting slower employment growth in 2026 even as skilled talent remains in high demand due to retirements and a tight worker pipeline.
The program aims to simplify workforce compliance for contractors.
The platform currently supports plumbing contractors, with additional features and expanded trade coverage planned as part of a long-term development roadmap.
PHCC is rolling out a new peer-based support model aimed at helping service and repair contractors strengthen operations and drive sustainable growth.
Launching in January, the small-group program will bring together up to fifteen PHCC members each month for guided discussions, shared problem-solving, and accountability.