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Last Chance: 2023 Scholarship Applications Due March 31

Is your child graduating this spring? The Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas Charitable and Educational Foundation is proud to offer our annual scholarship program to our valued membership! Please note that these scholarships are available exclusively to PHCC-Texas contractor members (including employees) and their families.

Be sure to also check out the link below to view other scholarship opportunities for apprentices and professionals. Applications must be postdated or emailed to communications@phcc-tx.org by March 31, 2023.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/scholarships to view the full article online.

Reminder: Membership Renewal Season

If you haven't already, please remember to ensure your membership remains current in 2023. All outstanding memberships will be disabled in April. By completing the paper form or renewing online, you can be sure your company maintains access to exclusive benefits and opportunities. Questions? Contact us at membership@phcc-tx.org!

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/page/MEMBERSHIP to view the full article online.

2023 Annual Conference | Sponsorships and Registration Now Open

Join us in San Antonio at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort to hear from experts on industry and business-related trends, visit with vendors, and connect with colleagues at this can't-miss event specifically designed for contractors and industry leaders.

In addition to timely and turnkey educational sessions, featured events will include our Golf Tournament benefitting PHCC-TX's scholarship program, the 2023 Apprentice contest, our annual business meeting and awards luncheon, and evening receptions and entertainment.

Bring your family to enjoy all the resort has to offer! Situated on 300 acres of historic ranch land, the family-friendly resort offers plenty of space to relax, unwind, play and reconnect, from the 5-acre water park with lazy river, multiple pools and a waterslide, to biking, nature trails, golf, tennis, sand volleyball and more.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/page/conference to view the full article online.

New 2023 Training Dates Added

Upcoming Courses:

Plumbing CE: 4/15/23 in Huntsville

Master Test Prep: 4/15 & 4/16 in New Braunfels

Plumbing CE: 4/15/23 in Dallas

Plumbing CE: 4/15/23 in Laredo

Online Plumbing CE: 4/18 & 4/20 (Zoom)

18-hr Commercial Code: 4/19 & 4/20 in Amarillo

Online Med Gas CE: 4/20/23 (Zoom)
10-hr OSHA: 4/20/23 in Amarillo
8-hr Residential Code: 4/21 & 4/22 in Amarillo
Plumbing CE: 4/22/23 in McAllen
Plumbing CE: 4/22/23 in El Paso
Backflow 40-hr: 4/27 - 4/30 in Buda
Master Test Prep: 4/28/23 in Amarillo
Plumbing CE: 4/29/23 in Fort Worth
Plumbing CE: 4/29/23 in Lubbock
Plumbing CE: 4/29/23 in Boerne
10-hr Osha: 4/29 & 4/30 in McAllen
8-hr Residential Code: 4/29 & 4/30 in McAllen

View Full Calendar of Events

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Visit https://phcc-tx.org/page/training to view the full article online.

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Questions to Smoke Out Fire Hazards at Your Business

You’ve worked hard to help make your business successful, but something as small as a frayed electrical cord could turn into a large fire and wind up costing your company millions of dollars.

When was the last time you took a fire safety survey and asked yourself critical questions about your business’ safety procedures? Are you actively assessing your business on a regular basis to ensure a fire doesn’t spark up? It only takes a few minutes, but a couple of simple questions could help you more closely review your property, assets, people, and processes to help ensure preventative strategies are being followed.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774892&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

Training Time?

Question of the Month: When we hire non-exempt employees, they don’t really perform any “work” for the first few days on the job. All they do is complete training and fill out paperwork. Do we need to pay them for this time, since they aren’t actually “working” yet?

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774893&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

Passing an OSHA Inspection

Attorney Rick Alaniz provides guidance for employers in approaching OSHA inspections.

It is a fundamental right of every employee to be safe in the workplace, and workplace safety is closely monitored by the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) – a branch of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). For more than 50 years, OSHA has issued rules and guidelines, generally referred to as “standards,” intended to improve workplace safety. Employer compliance with these standards is enforced through OSHA workplace inspections and audits. The agency conducts thousands each year and the inspections and audits serve as the primary process whereby OSHA identifies safety hazards and unsafe practices in workplaces.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774894&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

Protecting Your Employees with Key Person Life Insurance

As a business owner, you know that your employees are an important asset of your business. Each business has individuals with specialized skills, knowledge, and valuable customer relationships that are critical to its success. If your business relies heavily on key employees, it may suffer tremendously without those individuals and it may be a good idea to think about investing in key person life insurance.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774895&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

Education

TSBPE Partners with the TWC to Get High School Initiative off the Ground

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, acting on the authority granted by the legislature, has paved the way for students who successfully complete a high school/trade school program to immediately test to become licensed tradesman plumbers.

Texas Workforce Commission's Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Program supports those efforts by providing funds for training equipment supporting in-demand occupations like plumbing. The JET Program provides grants to public junior, state and technical colleges, open enrollment charter schools, and school districts to purchase and install equipment for the development of career and technical education courses or programs that lead to a license, certificate or postsecondary degree in a high-demand occupation.

Visit https://tsbpe.texas.gov/twc-jetgrants/?fbclid=IwAR2RkWMveIOnFuyqbj9_MhNfskDF8Jk5_AFokt7vlCNpIXUuxNdqLh7yFpU to view the full article online.

Digital Plumbing CE Correspondence Option

In a rush? Our digital correspondence option is the quickest way to complete your CE. Students will receive a digital copy of our book and an open-book 150-question exam that you can take at your own pace. There are two options when choosing the most recent correspondence courses: Digital Only and Standard.

When choosing the Digital Only option, you will receive a link to download the course and can get started right away! When choosing the Standard option, we also ship you a packet (USPS Priority) with a physical copy of the book and all course materials.

Please note: correspondence testing is not an option for students looking to rank up to a Tradesman or Journeyman license, but is a viable option for renewals.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/store/default.aspx to view the full article online.

TSBPE Resource Hub

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners has been working diligently to improve processes, communicate updates that impact plumbing licensees in Texas and revise Board Rules. With so much new information coming down the pike, we've compiled these updates online for you!

Updates from January 2023 TSBPE Meeting:
Overview of Recent Rule Amendment Adoptions and Proposals

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/page/tsbpe to view the full article online.

Membership

PHCC Texas Plumbers are Preferred Plumbers

Home and business owners go to great lengths to minimize damage and ensure their plumbing systems are safe, efficient and sustainable. When exploring options for installations, repairs or upgrades, maintain peace of mind by hiring licensed. While there's no guarantee that everything will go exactly as planned, hiring a licensed professional will provide increased assurance of protection.

Members of PHCC Texas are licensed by the State of Texas and the public can be confident that they will be employing someone with the necessary skills and commitment to high standards.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/blogpost/2021392/484173/PHCC-TEXAS-PLUMBERS-ARE-PREFFERED-PLUMBERS to view the full article online.

PHCC Membership Survey

We work hard to ensure your PHCC membership provides great value, and we want to know if there are areas where we can expand our support to you. After all, it is because of your membership that we are able to be your resource for education, advocacy, networking, and more! Please take a few moments to complete the Membership Survey to help us better serve you!

Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RVQ9P5W to view the full article online.

Upcoming Events

ASPE Houston Product Show

Wednesday, April 5

4:30 - 9 PM

Free for Contractors

Sam Houston Race Park - Pavilion Centre

7575 North Sam Houston Parkway
Learn More and Register!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774907&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

San Antonio Chapter: Evening 9-Hole Golf

Thursday, April 6

Membership Mixer | 3 - 9 PM
San Pedro Golf Course Clubhouse

Registration

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774905&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

San Antonio Chapter: April Membership Meeting

Thursday, April 13
11 AM until 1 PM
Location TBD

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774973&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

North Texas Chapter: 23rd Annual Golf Tournament

Tuesday, April 18th
9 AM Shotgun Start
Texas Star Golf Course (1400 Texas Star Pkwy, Euless 76040)

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774908&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

Austin Chapter Event: Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, April 25th
11 AM - 1 PM

at Circle Brewing

*catering provided / food truck onsite

$25 for Members / $30 for Non-members

Register Online Here

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=775048&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

Gulf Coast Chapter: Lunch/Training Meeting

April 26th, 11:15 - 1 pm

Free for Contractors

Topic: Water Quality as a Profit Center

Hosted by: TDIndustries

Sponsored by: HALO Water Systems

Registration Required

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774903&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

San Antonio Chapter: 10th Annual Golf Tournament

Thursday, May 11

8 AM - 5 PM

Brackenridge Golf Course
Registration Required

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774906&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

Gulf Coast Chapter: Annual Clay Shoot

Thursday, May 11

Sponsorships Available
1:30 - 5:30 PM
Greater Houston Sports Club

Registraion is Required

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774904&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

PHCC Texas Scholarship Scramble

Wednesday, August 2nd | 8 AM Shotgun Start

Golf tournament benefitting PHCC Texas Scholarship Fund

Hill Country Golf Club | San Antonio Texas
9800 Hyatt Resort Dr.

Learn More and Register!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774909&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

PHCC Annual Conference

August 2-4, 2023
Registration now open!
San Antonio, Texas | Hyatt Hill Country Resort

Learn More and Register!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=774910&issueID=94920 to view the full article online.

Benefits

Call A Doctor Plus: Teladoc Telemedicine

Finding the best employees – full-time, part-time, or contract labor is tougher than ever. Learn more about the newest PHCC Texas member benefit, stand-alone Teladoc Telemedicine. Take advantage of a more healthy, present, and loyal workforce – all at PHCC Texas members-only group pricing.

Join a free webinar info-session and receive $50 (one per company) just for attending:

Click Here to Register - February 28
Click Here to Register - March 2

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/page/doctor to view the full article online.

PHCC Texas Member Exclusive: ExxonMobil BusinessPro Program

Fueling solutions for business: streamline how you manage your company’s fuel expenses. The more your employees fuel at Exxon and Mobil, the more they maximize your rebates.

For questions and/or to start an application, call (443) 668-8425 or email Juan Munoz.

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

Canon Partner Program: Powering P-H-C Contractors with Trusted, Affordable Technology

“Best People and Best Practices” deserve the best technology. With over 300 Texas PHCC members, reliable technology should be available to streamline processes and simplify the nature of the business.

Visit https://cdn.ymaws.com/phcc-tx.org/resource/resmgr/files/PHCC_-Canon_Catalog.pdf to view the full article online.

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-TX_2021_Member_Benefits_Flyer_RENEW_Today.pdf to view the full article online.