In Part 1 of our interview with Omar Harris, we discuss his love of cooking and family — and how meal prepping has changed his life on the jobsite. 

At the 2026 Safety & Health Conference in Austin, keynote speaker David Ward challenges leaders to move beyond compliance and embrace safety as a commitment to people, culture and accountability.

The killing of 20-year-old Amber Czech in Minnesota has spurred trade groups to advocate for better protections for women and transparency in harassment reporting.

Formally established in Fall 2024, RUGGED aims to bring more awareness to mental health and wellness to improve the overall well-being of tradespeople.

A third-generation plumber thrust into leadership after family tragedy, Nate Agentis scaled his contracting company to millions — only to discover the real work was rebuilding himself. Now, he’s on a mission to help other tradespeople find health and wholeness.  

PHCPPros is proud to welcome seven new and returning sponsors for its mental health and wellness initiative.

The prestigious award is presented annually to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led their company to an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence.

In an effort to help tradespeople and members of the PHCP community connect, unwind, and learn, RUGGED Mind and Body was thrilled to host its second and third Road Shows this fall in the Chicago and Boston areas. 

The honor recognizes the company which has demonstrated an innovative safety idea, concept, or best practice that has led to measurable improvement in its safety program or culture.

The Unified Group’s 2025 Safety Forum brought nearly 20 HVAC leaders to Denver to discuss building a strong safety culture, setting clear standards, and promoting mental health.