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Provisional Licenses for Out of State Plumbers

There are many companies looking for help with recovery. The provisional will be valid for six months or if you decide to stay in our great state and successfully complete the examination it will be valid for one year.

Visit https://tsbpe.texas.gov/welcome-to-texas/ to view the full article online.

Consumer Information: Things to Consider When Selecting a Plumber or a Plumbing Contractor

Educate yourself about how to choose a qualified plumber or plumbing company.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/pdf/Things_to_Consider.pdf to view the full article online.

Which Applies – FFCRA or Expanded Family and Medical Leave?

HR Question of the Month:Can we provide emergency paid sick leave under the FFCRA but not the expanded family and medical leave?

Visit https://www.federatedinsurance.com/posts/HR-question-of-the-month/2021-02-ffcra-expanded-family-medical-leave to view the full article online.

The PHCC Career Center is Now LIVE!

The PHCC Career Center is your source for jobs and career opportunities. Search for jobs, post jobs, read career advice from our experts, and find hiring and recruiting advice.

Visit https://phcc-tx.careerwebsite.com/ to view the full article online.

PHCC: Company Safety Program Builder

PHCC members have exclusive access to a new company safety program builder from Federated Insurance!

Visit https://www.federatedinsurance.com/posts/other/phcc/company-safety-program-builder to view the full article online.

Estimating Software Makes Bids Fast and Accurate.

Thousands of plumbing and mechanical contractors across the United States are bidding jobs faster, easily, and more accurately than ever before, thanks to FastPIPE® Estimating Software. Established in 1994, and now with a brand-new version just released in 2019, FastPIPE® continues to help contractors estimate better, with easy takeoffs done on-screen, and lightning-fast reports that include material costs and labor hours to install.

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CLEAREST INSPECTIONS. EASIEST INSPECTION. Introducing New MILWAUKEE® Pipeline Inspection Tools

The MILWAUKEE® Modular Pipeline Inspection System sets the standard in sewer inspection by providing the industry's Clearest Image, Easiest Inspections. A 1080p HD self-leveling camera head provides you with the ability to digitally zoom 4X and pan, making it possible to see more than ever before in drain lines.

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Education

Order *Discounted* PLBG CE by Mail

***Limited Stock Available for Purchase!!!***
We follow a strict same day turnaround policy, meaning we grade your answer sheet and transfer your credit to the TSBPE the same day we receive it. We will also mail a hard copy of your certificate of completion and test score. Medical Gas also available!

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/store/ListProducts.aspx?catid=476679 to view the full article online.

Now Accepting 2021 PHCC Texas Scholarship Applications!

The Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas Charitable and Educational Foundation is proud to offer our annual scholarship program to our valued members! The foundation will award these scholarships in Spring 2021.

Please note that these scholarships are available exclusively to APHCC-Texas members (including employees) and their families.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/pdf/Scholarship_Application_2021.pdf to view the full article online.

Membership

Join the Community That Means Business

As a member of PHCC, you receive the latest information on what is happening in the industry that will affect your business, including license law changes, plumbing board updates, and important legislative bills. You receive great discounts on everything you do, including continuing education in plumbing and HVAC, license prep classes, apprenticeship training classes, code classes, management and technical training, books, convention, and more - 20% off on everything you purchase or attend!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=662837&issueID=68969 to view the full article online.

Upcoming Events

Live Online PLBG CE: 3/9/21 & 3/11/21

This course is designed to help Plumbing Contractors fulfill their continuing education requirements with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. This course fulfills the TSBPE 6 Hr Cont Ed requirement for 2020-2021 (registrations and licenses expiring Sept 30, 2020-Aug 31, 2021).

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1490416&group= to view the full article online.

Live Online PLBG CE: 3/13/21

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1450365&group= to view the full article online.

Live Online Med Gas Continuing Education 3/25/21

This course includes the 2 hours of continuing education required by the TSBPE to renew a Medical Gas Endorsement in the State of Texas. This course is required before the expiration of your Med Gas Endorsement once every 3 years as shown on your renewal notice.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1478856&group= to view the full article online.

Benefits

New Member Benefit: Multi-Employer 401(k) Program!

PHCC now offers a multi-employer 401(k) program as a member benefit! PHCC members can choose among several program options offered by Lincoln Financial. Check out the information below to see the cost-effective programs that are available now to offer to your employees and learn more about the benefits of offering a Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP).

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/pdf/The_PHCC_Announcement.pdf to view the full article online.