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2023 Annual Conference | August 2-4, 2023 in San Antonio
  
PHCC's annual conference has been approved for 6 hours of CE credit by TSBPE. Join us in San Antonio in August to fulfill your annual CE requirement, connect with likeminded leaders, and grow and transform your company. Check out this video to hear from one of our speakers! 


 







 

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

Be Sure to Book Your Hotel Room
  
PHCC Annual Conference attendees can take advantage of discounted room rates through July 11th. Don't delay — prices will increase significantly after this deadline passes.  

Visit https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SANHC/G-PHC3 to view the full article online.

2023 Awards of Excellence - Nominations Due June 30th

PHCC Texas is excited to announce the expansion of the 2023 Awards Program at our Annual Conference. In efforts to recognize the positive impacts made in the plumbing, heating and cooling industry, PHCC Texas members are eligible to submit nominations through July 30th for the following awards: 

- Contractor of the Year
- Excellence in Workforce Development
- Excellence in Administration/Operations
- Excellence in Advocacy
- Excellence in Industry Leadership


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

 
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Find a Course Near You in July
  
2023 CE courses are approved for credit for licenses expiring in 2023. We will roll out our 2024 classes in early fall. Check back for our 2024 schedule soon.

 

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

Feedback Requested: Proposed Direct Supervision Rule Change
  
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners will soon repost language in the Texas Register for public comment. PHCC Texas opposed the rule as it was originally written, and now we're gathering input from our members on this new proposal to ensure our comments best reflect that of our membership at large. Please submit your feedback by following the link below.

Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd356fcfO1difWL7VZbBkeO0tVzwlBFCyMSnXFOQ_B5KDJNAA/viewform to view the full article online.

When Will a Billion Dollar Storm Blow Your Business Away?
  
When it comes to weather and climate disasters, the clock is ticking. As the likelihood of a major climate event impacting your business surges higher each year, disaster recovery planning is critical. Should a climate or weather disaster strike, your employees and customers need you to reopen as soon as possible. You are essential to your community’s recovery efforts, so take action now.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=787806&issueID=94923 to view the full article online.

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Q2 2023 PHCC Contractor Confidence Index
  
This PHCC member-only report — which includes results from the Q2 2023 PHCC Contractor Confidence Index — provides the latest information on the state of the current supply chain. This comprehensive resource examines availability of work; product, parts, and raw materials; labor; and finance.

 

The main takeaway from this report’s findings is that contractors and manufacturers are relatively more positive about the supply of goods and services, which are normalizing after more than two years. The report also notes that finding skilled labor remains a challenge, and that with the economy possibly heading toward a gentle recession or soft landing going into 2024, consumers and owners are being more frugal about discretionary spending.  

Visit http://send.naphcc.org/link.cfm?r=M9ej6p3RUtvSLSdFr2cncw~~&pe=MhoA0spR1C0Vm1FL1IyNrXcXJNN6hl7fpEuAj5Qlgh4k68uQ5NqdMN7vc_p2UYEK-uZNXbqhdYU_Tg_Y4YeQ3A~~&t=xX0koTXR2_mThKRAKcA-MA~~ to view the full article online.

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Education
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! 

 

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

 

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/blogpost/2021392/488218/Announcing-the-2023-PHCC-Texas-Scholarship-Recipients 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.

Why Is Knowing The Value of Your Business So Important?
  
Determining the value of your business is the first step to succession planning. Usually, your business is the largest asset you own, and a value is needed when drafting a buy-sell agreement, estimating your future retirement income needs, or creating an estate plan.
 

Knowing the value can help ensure that, in the event of an unforeseen death, you receive a fair price for the business that you spent a lifetime building. Additionally, it can help to avoid conflict with other owners, family members, and the IRS. 

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=787813&issueID=94923 to view the full article online.

Excessive Bathroom Breaks?
  
Question of the Month: An employee is spending an excessive amount of time in the bathroom. The employee takes 8 to 10 bathroom breaks a day, which can range anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes per break. This amounts to at least 1 or 2 hours a day that this employee is getting paid to be in the bathroom. What can we do? Are we allowed to talk to the employee about this?

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=787814&issueID=94923 to view the full article online.

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Legislative Updates
PHCC National Legislative Conference: Expertise on Capitol Hill
  
PHCC Members from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. May 16-17 to meet with lawmakers and educate them on energy, economic, and workforce policies that are important to the industry and consumers. PHCC Texas was well represented! Collectively, 27 states were represented and 111 congressional meetings were attended. 

 

“The 2023 PHCC Legislative Conference was an extremely valuable event for all who attended,” said PHCC—National Association President Dave Frame. “Besides the very beneficial one-on-one meetings with legislators, the conference was a great opportunity for PHCC members to connect with each other and with others in the industry supply chain. Together, we are able to accomplish so much more on behalf of our members, the industry, and society.”

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=787808&issueID=94923 to view the full article online.

Texas Legislature 2023
  
The 88th Legislature’s regular session concluded on May 29, 2023. The final deadline of the 88th Texas Legislature's Regular Session passed Sunday, June 18. This was the last day for Governor Greg Abbott to veto bills passed by the legislature. Other bills, both those signed by the governor and those not signed but also not expressly vetoed, will become Texas law or, in some cases, go before the voters in November for approval. 

 

The first 30-day special session of 2023 ended quietly with no laws made and the Texas House and Senate still deadlocked on the best approach to property tax cuts. On June 27th, Governor Abbott announced Special Session #2  and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the session. 

 

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/page/BillTracker 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.

 

 

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Upcoming Events
Creating Super Foremen — A Workshop for the First Line of Management
Industry expert Kirk Alter will give attendees the tools they need to use on every project to keep the game running smoothly by providing the field workforce with the equipment, materials and information they need to keep productivity and profits at maximum. Attendees learn the rules of the construction game – and how to play to win it!

June 30, 2023 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PHCC Texas
145 Trademark Dr. | Buda, Texas 78610

 


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Foremen, Superintendents, Subcontractor Business Owners & the Managers Who Support the Field Crews

 


Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=787820&issueID=94923 to view the full article online.

San Antonio Chapter: Apprenticeship Graduation
  
Thursday, July 13

6 - 8 PM
10th Anniversary of the Program

Visit https://www.phcc-sanantonio.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=610461&item_id=1868674 to view the full article online.

Gulf Coast Contractor Mixer and Summer Social
Thursday, July 13

4:30 - 7:30 PM 

Free for Contractors 

Champions Marketing - Conroe, TX

21261 Blair Rd Bld 24
Learn More and Register!

Visit https://www.gulfcoastphcc.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=61655&item_id=1953194 to view the full article online.

San Antonio Chapter: Technical Training

Wednesday, July 19 
DROP Water Management by PMI Sales
RSVP Required at 210-824-7422

Two Time Offerings Available: 8 AM or 11:30 AM

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=787817&issueID=94923 to view the full article online.

San Antonio Chapter: July Membership Meeting
Thursday, July 27
11 AM until 1 PM
Location TBD

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=787823&issueID=94923 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.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=787824&issueID=94923 to view the full article online.

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

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=787825&issueID=94923 to view the full article online.

North Texas Chapter: Bowling Benefit
Wednesday, August 23

6 - 8 PM

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=788590&issueID=94923 to view the full article online.

28th Annual PHCC San Antonio Perry Beyer Jr. Memorial Fishing Tournament
  
Saturday, September 23rd

Optional Captain's Meeting on Friday, September 22nd
Fulton, TX
For more infornmation on registration and sponsorships, please contact Heidi at heidi@phcc-sanantonio.org

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=788587&issueID=94923 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.

 

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.