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The Downside to Being an 'Expert'
  
There’s a fascinating concept called knowledge blindness. Once you are an expert at something, you can’t imagine what it is like to know nothing. As a result, it’s hard to discuss with a beginner. Your points of reference and foundational knowledge are so far apart that he or she can’t follow the conversation.
11 Plumbing Trends
  
Indoor plumbing involves moving water and waste from point to point in a house. It has been that way for hundreds of years and will continue to be in the future, but everything surrounding the systems conveying the water and waste and the professionals who install and service it will change. Here are 11 trends that will affect your business.
Ring in the Holidays
  
Pull in additional revenue and customers by offering gift cards during the holiday season.
Use Caution When Weather Gets Treacherous
  
Winter work presents a great many challenges, but it’s the weather that’s the most unpredictable. Be prepared for the season to help keep yourself safe from illness and injury.
Is Your Business Recession Ready?
  
You can get ready for the recession so that when it arrives, you’ll be prepared to capitalize on the opportunities.
   
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Health Benefit Plans For PHCC Members
  
Main Street Health Group brings PHCC members together as one large group to obtain affordable employee benefits. Take advantage of this opportunity!
Estimate Your Plumbing Bids Faster and Easier
FastEst, Inc.
Improve your estimating with the award-winning FastPIPE® Estimating Software. Includes numerous features to make your estimating process more efficient. From a fully customizable Quick Pick Menu, to a comprehensive master catalog that includes over 200,000 items, FastPIPE® Estimating Software is a must for accurate and quick estimates.  User-friendly and easy to install, and the customer support is second to none. 
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M18 FUEL Pipe Threader w/ ONE-KEY
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee® has developed the industry’s first cordless pipe threader. The M18 FUEL™ Pipe Threader w/ ONE-KEY™ revolutionizes the pipe threading process by delivering unprecedented control for the user. With AUTOSTOP™ technology, which senses severe kickback and automatically shuts the tool off, a dedicated support arm to hold the tool stationary during threading, and an integrated die head lock that enables side-grip thread starts, this new tool redefines the threading experience.
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Education
Spring 2020 Continuing Education Schedule is Live and Open for Registration!
  
All courses have been updated on our website and are now open for registration. Hard copies of the schedule will be mailed the first week of January. Don't delay, register today!
Legislative Updates
An Update from Austin
  
1.) PHCC Focusing on Preserving Statewide Licensure Law
2.) Ensuring Plumbers Have a Voice in the 2020 Elections
3.) Help PHCC Get the Message to Legislators
   
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Membership
Key Legislative Issues Need Your Voice!
  
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas witnessed some of the most tumultuous decision making at the Texas State Capitol this year. At the close of the 2021 should there be no legislation passed to maintain statewide licensing of plumbing, the plumbers in Texas will lose this valuable designation in their occupations!
Upcoming Events
Backflow 32hr REcertification Course Austin/Buda: 1/10 - 1/12/20
This course meets all the requirements for renewing a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's license. The first day is an overall review of the latest cross Connection control and backflow prevention updates. The second day re-establishes the tester's skill level while meeting TCEQ's practical skill requirement. The third day students practice advanced troubleshooting and repair techniques. USC 10th edition cross connection control manual is included with this course.
ONE Day Journeyman/Tradesman Test Prep Buda: 1/25/20
The contents of this weekend training class will prepare you to take both the Journeyman or the Tradesman examination. It is a ONE day Test Prep that focuses strictly on passing the Test. Model Plumbing House used for Hands-On Training Experience. Most of the day will be spent doing hands-on training
Multipurpose Fire Sprinkler Endorsement Training SAN ANTONIO: 2/3 - 2/5/20
This course is designed to fulfill the requirements of The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Rules Section 363.11 (d). Each student will receive a course materials binder and a 2016 NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes manual.
Medical Gas Piping (Med Gas) Endorsement Training BUDA 2/21 - 2/23/20
This course is designed to fulfill the requirements of The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Rules Sect 363.11(b). Course fee includes a copy of the NFPA 99 current edition (2018) to keep (a $75 value). Visit the TSBPE website for official licensing rules. Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 8am-5pm.
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Training & Education
  
With training and education that’s developed specifically for plumbing and HVAC contractors, PHCC offers a full range of programming that is packed with insights and opportunities for business success. There’s something for every professional, at every stage of their career.