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Welcome to the:
Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association
of Northern Virginia
home page!
This site is not PHCC NATIONAL To go to a.k.a NAPHCC new name PHCCNA click here

For the Virginia State PHCC web site click here

Disclaimer

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PHCC
attn: William J. Baumbach II
9975 Pennsylvania Ave
Manassas, Va. 20110
Phone: 1-800-280-2820
Fax: 1-703-691-0946

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New Address

PHCC of Northern Virginia
P.O. Box 307
Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039-0307

Is the new Post Office Box address.

We will no longer be using the P.O. BOX in Falls Church.

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Founded in New York in 1883 as the National Association of Master Plumbing, and since 1963, Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling, PHCC is the oldest construction trade association in the country.

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PDL unmoderated open "Plumbers Discussion List" for all plumbers and plumbing contractors (trade only ,please). This page will have instruction on how to join.

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Please visit Ask the Master Plumber today!

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General Information About PHCC-NA

HISTORY

Founded in New York in 1883 as the National Association of Master Plumbing, and since 1963, Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling, PHCCNA is the oldest construction trade association in the country.

The association's original credo is still appropriate:

" . . . to advance the science and art of our trade by encouraging inventions, making known discoveries and improvements in appliances, fostering an interchange of thought, and eliciting and communicating the result and experience of all. "

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MEMBERS

Today, PHCCNA is made up of over 5,000 members representing all segments of the plumbing-heating-cooling industry, including residential, commercial, industrial and institutional. Whether serving as prime contractors or sub-contractor, PHCCNA members do work in the following fields:

• Maintenance
• Remodeling
• Serving & Repair
• Air conditioning
• Backflow
• Heating (warm air, hot water, steam, heat pumps)
• Plumbing
• Process piping
• Refrigeration
• Fire sprinkler
• Sheet metal
• Ventilation

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LOCAL FUNCTION

Over 285 local chapters offer members a variety of services including:

• membership meetings and networking
• liaison with local government
• apprenticeship training programs
• seminars and workshops
• local public relations efforts
• group insurance plans
• labor negotiations
• special programs of local interest

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STATE FUNCTIONS

PHCCNA-affiliated state associations can be found in nearly every state across the country. They are the bridge between PHCCNA and the local groups, and they typically provide:

• a monthly magazine or newsletter
• work on the adoption of uniform state-wide codes and contractor licensing
• business-management and technical workshop
• group advertising and public relation
• an annual convention and trade show
• resolution of local concerns for presentation at the National Convention

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NATIONAL FUNCTIONS

The National Association is a clearinghouse of information, also a powerful voice for all its members. Though the National headquarters, just outside Washington, D.C., the PHCCNA provides its members with:

• Connection - a twice monthly newsletter
• Execugram - a monthly publication for staff and volunteer
• leaders of state and local chapters
• legislative and regulatory lobbying on Capitol Hill
• technical publications and updates on important issues
• Business management publications, videos and seminars
• apprenticeship training programs
• annual convention and trade show
• leadership conference
• legislative conference
• marketing tools
• insurance programs
• industry representation

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ANNUAL CONVENTION

During the Convention and trade show, contractors, manufacturer distributors, architects and engineers from all over the country come together to discuss the state of the industry, its problems and its progress. The PHCCNA convention is the place you can find:

• the largest PHC industry trade show in the country, where
• manufactures display the newest products and equipment
• outstanding speakers
• seminars and workshops to help members increase profits and productivity
• an opportunity to meet with other PHC contractors

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What is the PHCCNA mission?

The PHCCNA is an association of plumbing, heating and cooling contractors dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education and training of the industry for the protection of the health, safety, and comfort of society and the environment.

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What are some of PHCCNA's objectives?

• Business Management - providing quality educational programs the professional PHC contractor.
• Government Relations - anticipating and influencing public to ensure a favorable economic and political environment for the PHC industry.
• Industry Communications - communicating effectively on issues affecting the PHC industry.
• Industry Relations - cooperating with other organization in pursuit of common goals for the PHC and construction industries.
• Training & Education - maintaining technical training exercise.
• Member Relations - providing programs that address member needs.

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What are the advantages of having a national association?

The national association develops a wide range of publications educational, programs, apprenticeship training programs and other services that would be impossible for individual contractors, state associations or local groups to accomplish. The National Association is the combined voice in Congress of thousands of contractors.

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What are the advantages of having state & local associations?

State and local chapters provide service and benefits concerning issues of special interest in that state or locality.

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How are my dues used?

Dues income represents only about 30% of the PHCCNA budget; the remainder comes from the sale of publications, the convention/trade show and other services. State and local dues vary, depending on bylaws and structure.

Who do I call if I have a question or need more information?

PHCC-NA's toll-free number is 1-800-533-7694.

E-mail naphcc@naphcc.org

Address:

PHCC-NA
P.O. Box 6808
180 S. Washington Street
Falls Church, VA 22040
1-800-533-7694 or 703-237-8100
Fax 703-237-7442

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Disclaimer

Information on this site is provided by William J. Baumbach II.
PHCC-NA does not necessarily promote or accept responsible for it's content.
Use of the PHCC logo does not constitute endorsement.
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