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Top 10 Phone Tips for Contractors
  
Between email, social media, and chat services, there are plenty of ways for your customers to reach your small construction business. But it may come as a surprise that 48% of new customers prefer a phone call as the first point of contact for a local business. Though many of us may shy away from phone calls in favor of text messages in our personal lives, professional phone etiquette remains a key skill for all small businesses.
What Are You Leaving Your Kids?
  
Most Baby Boomers have spent their lives accumulating. Today’s younger generations tend not to accumulate assets the way their parents and grandparents did. What’s more, they often don’t have an interest in family heirlooms (their parents’ junk). Why put the burden on your children to get rid of your stuff when you die or move to a smaller, simpler lifestyle?
Prescription Drugs and Best Practices
  
In a recent report on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) legal actions, it was noted that the agency had filed suit alleging American with Disabilities Act discrimination by an employer for the failure to hire an individual who informed his new employer that he was using Suboxone, an opioid. The defendant in the case settled the claim for $70,000.
Wanted: YOU
  
In the current climate of high demand, low supply and a desire to train for the skilled trades, what is our next step? The need has been shared. The schools have listened. Now what?
   
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HISTORICAL OPERA BUILDING GETS PROPRESS
Viega
Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House, a historic building included on the National Register of Historic Places, began a massive $45 million renovation in 2017 and Viega ProPress was used. Because it was an old building, mechanical contractor Devine Brothers didn’t want to use torches and worry about soldering or fire watch.
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Education
Fall 2018 Education Schedule - Hot Off The Press!
  
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Legislative Updates
PHCC Legislative Conference Focuses on Protecting the Future
  
During PHCC’s Legislative Conference held May 22-23, 2018, more than 100 PHCC contractors; state and local chapter executives; and p-h-c industry partners delivered a unified message to members of Congress about ongoing challenges that will have a long-term impact on the p-h-c industry and the country.
Membership
APHCC-TX Foundation Awards Scholarships
  
The Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas Charitable and Education Foundation has awarded a total of $21,000 in scholarships in 2018!
PHCC TEXAS New Member Spotlight -- Ashcroft Plumbing & Gas
  
Ashcroft Plumbing & Gas provides residential plumbing and gas installations and repairs in the Dallas area. Homeowners in and around the area rely greatly on Ashcroft Plumbing & Gas for all their plumbing issues and concerns. APG guarantees to provide budget-friendly rates, reliable services, and timely and exemplary work every time!
Benefits
Resources and Programs to Stay Safe and in Compliance
  
PHCC makes it easy for you and your team to stay current on all the regulations and codes that affect you. At the same time, we protect you from overregulation, by educating and persuading lawmakers before they make decisions that could impact your business.