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Evin Jarrett Teaches Skilled Trades at Philadelphia Elementary School

Former contractor teaches the basics to students in 4th through 8th grades.

October 2, 2024

Evin Jarrett, former contractor, teaches skilled trades basics to students in 4th to 8th grades at Philadelphia’s only such CTE program.

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Watts Celebrates 150 Years of Innovation

Company recognizes its past and plans for its future.

October 2, 2024

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Watts celebrates 150 years of innovation at festivities at North Andover, Massachusetts headquarters.

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A Tour of Intellihot’s Factory

Manufacturer makes plans to expand production following purchase of building.

September 2, 2024

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We’d been to Intellihot’s corporate office in the Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills a couple of times. Once to take a look at its 40-foot-long mobile training vehicle and another time to take apart the Legionator.

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PHCC CONNECT 2024 Heads to Alabama

This year’s annual conference and trade show for industry professionals features a new format.

September 2, 2024

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The PHCC CONNECT 2024 will be held in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct.7-10, at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, with a slightly different schedule than past events.

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Q&A with Courtney Fretz Obregon, Vice President, North America, Wavin

“We say that ‘we see water differently’ as we bring our global experience to address resiliency challenges related to increased rainfalls, heat stresses and water shortages.”

September 2, 2024

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Wavin has more than 12,000 employees across 66 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries as a leading supplier and manufacturer of smart water management solutions, water reuse systems, plastic pipes and fittings for plumbing, waste and sewer systems, roof drainage, stormwater management, and underfloor heating.

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Tyler Arndt’s Showhouse

Not content with just having a booth at a home show, contractor turns his own house into a display.

September 2, 2024

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Not content with just having a booth at a home show, plumbing and radiant heating contractor Tyler Arndt, Arndt & Son Plumbing, turns his own house into a display.

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PHCC Members Gather in D.C. for Annual Legislative Conference

Attendees from 27 states and the District of Columbia had appointments at more than 125 House and Senate offices.

August 5, 2024

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PHCC members from 27 states and D.C. had appointments at more than 125 House and Senate offices to talk gas bans and skilled trades careers

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Q&A with Jeff Bond, President of Trade Jobs

HVAC business owner didn’t like what he was finding on mainstream job boards so he launched his own for the PHC industry.

June 3, 2024

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Jeff Bond was shelling out upwards of $3,000 a month on one name brand job board to search for just one tech and finding mostly unqualified candidates.

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Q&A with Ben Poole, Creator of HVAC Tactical

‘I want this brand to be to HVAC what Red Bull is to action sports.’

June 3, 2024

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HVAC Tactical may have started out as a swag brand for HVAC contractors, but creator Ben Poole set out to create a lifestyle brand that represented the HVAC trade and had a bigger purpose than just selling clothes.