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After first discovering PHCP-PVF as an investor, Josh Berry moved inside the industry, where he’s tackling complex business challenges and helping support housing growth.

From mastering tough service calls to developing the next generation of technicians, Daniel “Danny” Bears has built his career around solving problems, sharing knowledge, and earning customers’ trust.

From building materials to building relationships, Katherine Asa has turned her curiosity into an 11-year career, while continuing to explore new ideas and opportunities in PHCP-PVF.

America is investing in the next generation of skilled tradespeople, but recruitment and technical training are only part of the equation. Building a stronger trades workforce also means developing leaders who can grow businesses, create careers, and strengthen communities. Discover why leadership development could be the industry’s critical next investment.

Valuation begins with the owner's own books and operating data to establish what the company is worth today. Its agentic analysis then identifies the factors driving that value, benchmarks the business against peers and highlights the levers with the greatest potential impact.

How much revenue disappears when no one answers the phone? Missed calls, especially before opening, after hours and on weekends, can mean more than a lost order. See how contractors and distributors can measure the gap, improve answer rates and turn more calls into long-term customer relationships.

Organizations, businesses and residents throughout Northeast Ohio were encouraged to donate new and gently used tools and building materials to support Habitat for Humanity’s mission of providing safe, affordable housing opportunities throughout the Greater Cleveland region.

How can contractors can look beyond wages and traditional retirement benefits to build compensation strategies that reward loyalty, leadership, and long-term contributions to the business?

In a category where the first contractor to respond wins the job more than 70% of the time, a six-hour window is not slow — it is a forfeit.

A new annual tradition spanning 15+ regional hubs and locally hosted events will mark the nation’s largest gathering of trades professionals.