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The annual competition highlights the industry's top technicians while inspiring future generations to pursue careers in HVAC. 

Co-founders Jay Hollabaugh and Brenda Cashdollar discuss the company’s growth, hands-on training philosophy, technology investments and commitment to building long-term relationships across the plumbing industry.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements mandate the replacement of all lead service lines within the next decade, driving what is expected to be one of the largest drinking water infrastructure efforts in recent history.

Revenue may show growth, but KPIs such as gross profit per technician, utilization rates and cash flow provide a clearer view of business performance.

PPATEC's new Grantville, Pennsylvania training center is three times larger than its previous facility, positioning the organization to expand hands-on HVAC/R and hydronics education while helping address the industry's workforce shortage.

David’s legacy lives on through the company he helped build, the values he championed, and the many lives he influenced along the way

Sheridan became PHCC CEO in January 2023. Before that, she served as the PHCC Educational Foundation Chief Operating Officer. 

Lightning events blur boundaries between systems, and the safest path back to service is to follow the model codes.  

This isn't something to brush off or circle back to when things “slow down.” It’s not a marketing problem sitting neatly in someone else’s department.

As commercial building owners continue to navigate economic uncertainty, labor shortages and changing customer demands, retrofit and renovation work is becoming a key opportunity across the plumbing market. In this article, learn where the commercial market is headed and how manufacturers, wholesalers, and contractors can adapt.