PHCC Report Looks at Trends Shaping the Industry

Back to the E-Newsletter Archive PHCC recently published its Environmental Scan.

02.02.2026

Residential and commercial plumbing news for industry leading contractors, franchisees and supply houses

First Responders: DrainGo Tackles Tough Drain Cleanout at Restaurant

Persistent grease problems demand persistence, smart tools and the right team. Read more

The Portable Sewerooter T-4 Easily Clears Drainlines Up to 100 Feet Long

The Sewerooter T-4 does a better job of clearing inside drainlines with 9/16-inch Flexicore cable, which has more torque than traditional 1/2-inch cables. View video

Sponsored by: General Pipe Cleaners

PHCC Report Looks at Trends Shaping the Industry

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) recently published its Environmental Scan: 2026 Outlook for the P-H-C Industry, offering a strategic overview of critical forces shaping the plumbing, heating, and cooling sectors in the year ahead. Read more

Plumbers Invited to Partner With Dirty Drops Weekly

With workforce retirements accelerating across the water and wastewater industry, the newly launched Dirty Drops Weekly newsletter is calling on business owners, utilities, equipment suppliers, training organizations and industry associations to participate as content partners, contributors and supporters. Read more

“You could have the most efficient system. It’s not only the equipment that’s important, but the installation and the contractor for the homeowner being a good fit and doing a correct install.”

From the article: The Future of Comfort Is in the Details

YOU SHOULD LISTEN

From commercial real estate to commercial plumbing

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YOU SHOULD READ

How modular plumbing supply boxes streamline residential rough-in

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YOU SHOULD LEARN

Be mindful of these 2026 OSHA safety deadlines

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DIRTY DROPS WEEKLY

February is education central for the water and wastewater industry. But here education doesn't have to mean hitting the books, it often means hitting a trade show floor. Don’t panic or worry about sharpening your pencils, just prepare to meet your new peers and soak it all in. In the meantime, happy reading.

How to beat back a bad day and stay professional

The true value of a trade show goes beyond collecting business leads

Trade Show Calendar Spring 2026

Plumber Cast: The Jolly Plumbing Giant

U.S. NEWS

Extreme cold causes surge in frozen pipe calls for local plumbers

First Alert 4

Plumbers, hardware stores dealing with impacts of cold weather in Louisiana

FOX 8 Local First

WORLD NEWS

Australian plumber is a YouTube sensation

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