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Newly elected PHCC president Joel Long faces some tall orders in the next year, but perhaps nothing as large as seeing PHCC members coming out of the pandemic healthy and thriving.

Visit https://www.contractormag.com/plumbing/plumbing-contractor/article/21177348/straight-outta-the-pandemic to view the full article online.

HR Question of the Month: Termination Letter Required?

We had a new hire who worked in our office for less than 6 weeks. She started on July 24th and we terminated her employment on August 31. She does not have a contract with our office. She sent a text that said: "I would like to request a formal letter of termination which outlines the infractions I committed, as well as any means of remediation that were offered that lead to my termination for my records." Are we required to provide her any type of letter?

Visit https://www.federatedinsurance.com/posts/HR-question-of-the-month/2021-10-termination-letter-required to view the full article online.

How to Increase Your Positive Online Reviews

It’s important to take a proactive approach since unsatisfied customers are more likely to leave a review without any prompting than satisfied ones.

Visit https://www.plumbermag.com/how-to-articles/marketing-small-strategy-customer/how-to-increase-your-positive-online-reviews to view the full article online.

Plumbing Tech to Watch for in 2022

Gone are the days when a few wrenches and some elbow grease got the plumbing job done; today's professional plumbers rely on cutting-edge technology. Let's look at the tech that's on the rise in the plumbing industry.

Visit https://www.contractormag.com/technology/article/21178734/plumbing-tech-to-watch-for-in-2022 to view the full article online.

PHCC National Apprentice Contest Winners

Many well-deserving award winners recognized during PHCC CONNECT 2021, all who will be featured in articles and on the PHCC National website.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=699249&issueID=68977 to view the full article online.

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

Fall 2021 Courses Now Open for Registration!

PHCC Texas proudly provides Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners approved plumbing continuing education, plus training in Medical Gas, Residential and Commercial Code, OSHA, and Backflow Prevention Testing. We also offer test prep training for the Master Test, the Journeyman/Tradesman Test and a revolutionary Plumbing Apprenticeship Training Program. Not sure what course you need? Call us, we can help!

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/event_list.asp to view the full article online.

Legislative Updates

Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Darren Black and Thomas “Tommy” Rice, Jr. and reappointed Milton Gutierrez to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for terms set to expire September 5, 2027. The board licenses master plumbers, journeymen, plumbers, and plumbing inspectors.

Visit https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-appoints-three-to-texas-state-board-of-plumbing-examiners to view the full article online.

COMING SOON: Fingerprint Requirement for ALL LICENSE TYPES

Pursuant to House Bill 636, all applicants and licensees will soon be required to submit a copy of their fingerprints so that the TSBPE can conduct a criminal history check. That means all plumbers in the state of Texas, regardless of license type, will be required to have their fingerprints on file with the TSBPE. As of 9/1/21 the fingerprint requirement applies to all exam applicants as well.

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

Membership

Join the Community that Means Business!

Built on a commitment to excellence in the plumbing-heating-cooling industry, PHCC provides the best education, advocacy and connections. It’s everything you need to strengthen your business—now and in the future. PHCC gives you the power to succeed because we mean business.

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

Upcoming Events

Live Online PLBG CE: 11/2/21 & 11/4/21 (Reeves)

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 2021-2022 (registrations and licenses expiring Sept 30, 2021-Aug 31, 2022).

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1509650&group= to view the full article online.

10 hr. OSHA, Buda: 11/18/21 & 11/19/21 (Lowe)

Everyone completing this course receives a wallet card from OSHA good for 3 years and a certificate of completion. This course is a proven money saving approach to OSHA approved training, meeting General Contractor’s requirements. PHCC Texas is approved by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners to teach OSHA for those sitting for the Tradesman or Journeyman Exam.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1505806&group= to view the full article online.

8-Hr Residential PLBG Code (Tradesman/Journeyman Required), Buda: 11/18/21 & 11/19/21

Must attend both days for full credit. 8-Hr Residential Plbg Code (IRC) is required by the Texas State Plumbing Board for those planning on taking the Tradesman or Journeyman's license exam (Section 363.12). PHCC Texas is a state authorized provider of this training and issues the necessary certificate for scheduling the exam with TSBPE.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1505800&group= to view the full article online.

Benefits

Everything You Need to Strengthen Your Business — Now and in the Future

As a member of the PHCC community, you plug into a powerful network of valuable resources and contractors at the local, state and national level — plus our own PHCC Educational Foundation — offering the knowledge, tools, programs and services you need to succeed.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/pdf/PHCC-National-Association-2021-Member-Benefits-Flyer.pdf to view the full article online.