When Brent D. Hershey talks about plumbing and onsite wastewater, he does not start with trucks, tools or even technology. He starts...
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Industry News - March 2026
Javier Alarcón named VP of finance at GF
GF announced Javier Alarcón as its new vice president of finance for GF Building Flow Solutions...
Online Exclusives
New PHCC Educational Offerings Focused on Communication Skills
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation recently announced it has expanded its online training catalogue to enhance crucial communication and sales...
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Ready to Bring Trenchless Work In-House?
Disruptive dig-and-replace jobs are being replaced with trenchless technologies. If you’re ready to stop subbing out this work, the NASTT’s Good Practices...
Online Exclusives
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,...
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Creative Raven to Deliver Strategic Business Workshops at WWETT Show
Creative Raven will play a prominent educational role at the 2026 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show slated for...
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NASSCO Celebrates 50 Years
NASSCO was formed in 1976 as a contractor organization to set standards for the assessment, maintenance and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure. Now,...
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Keynote Speakers Announced for Jobber Summit 2026
Business software provider Jobber recently announced that Marc Randolph, co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, and Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of...
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WEQ Fair Seeks Your Input to Help Shape the Future of Industry Training
The Wastewater Equipment Fair (WEQ Fair) is planning an industry training event this October in Nashville and is seeking your input to...
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PHCC Announces March Education and Networking Event
Quality Service Contractors (QSC), an enhanced service group of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC), recently announced Catalyst 2026: Riding into the...
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PHCC Announces Launch of Visionary Peer Groups for Business Owners
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) has unveiled its new Visionary Peer Groups, a collaborative, coach-facilitated community designed to help plumbing, heating and...
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Nexstar Network, SkillCat Partner to Build Scalable Training Ecosystem for the Trades
Nexstar Network recently announced an expanded partnership with SkillCat, a trades industry innovator and Nexstar Strategic Partner. The collaboration brings together Nexstar’s...
Online Exclusives
PHCC Educational Foundation Recognizes 2025 Apprentice Contest Winners
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation recently announced the winners of its national plumbing apprentice contest.
The contest was held...
Editorial
How to Set Up an In-Shop Apprenticeship Program
Walk into any plumbing shop across the country and ask the boss what keeps them up at night. Chances are, you’ll hear...












