Membership has Benefits

Legislative Representation

PHCC has a full-time Government Relations Director representing contractors’ interests on Capitol Hill. Current issues include:

•  Lead Paint Rule
•  Affordable Care Act
•  Workforce Guidelines for the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program

PHCC VA has a state Legislative Committee that oversees our legislative activities and represents contactors’ interests in Richmond. Current issues include:

•  Code and License renewal cycles
•  Continuing Education for Tradesmen
•  Review of Contractor & Tradesman Regulations 

Information

At the national level, members have access to vital industry information through:

•  PHCC Online and Connection
•  800 Numbers
•  Web site at www.phccweb.org
•  Contractor Resource Center
•  Contractor Locator

In Virginia, members have access to additional industry information through:

•  IMAGE magazine
•  Monthly E-newsletter
•  Mentoring program
•  800 Numbers
•  Web site at www.pmpv.org
•  PHCC VA Resource Book

Business Building Tools

•  Labor Calculator
•  Partners For Professionalism (co-branded professional grade products with extended warranties, enhanced features and benefits) 

Networking

Members have a variety of networking opportunities around Virginia and around the country. Here are just a few:

•  PHCC Annual Convention
•  PHCC Legislative Event
•  PHCC VA Annual Meeting
•  Local Membership Meetings & Events 

Education & Training

At the national level, members can take advantage of several business management programs such as:

•  Online plumbing and HVAC apprenticeship
•  Essentials and Advanced Project Management Course
•  Kohler/PHCC Educational Foundation Seminar Series
•  Web Based Training

Virginia contractors have numerous training opportunities around the state in conjunction with PHCC VA including:

•  Apprenticeship Instruction
•  Continuing Education Code Classes
•  Backflow Certification Classes
•  Specialized Technical Training
•  Specialized Business Management Training 

Tool Box Catalog

PHCC VA members have access to the PHCC Tool Box including:

•  Business Management and Technical Products
•  Member Discounts
•  Logos and Promotional Materials

Enhanced Service Groups

Contractors wanting additional opportunities in their niche markets can take advantage of PHCC’s Enhanced Service Groups including:

•  Quality Service Contractors (QSC)
•  Construction Contractors Alliance (CCA)
•  Union Affiliated Contractors (UAC) 

Money-Saving Group Programs

•  Aramark Work Apparel and Uniform Services
•  ExxonMobil Fleet Card
•  Bank of America Credit Card
•  Hudson Ink Marketing Services
•  ConsensusDocs
•  Business & Group Insurance
•  Enterprise Fleet Services
•  Equiguard Warranties
•  Chrysler Group Incentive Program
•  Partners for Professionalism
•  Marketing Hardware Web Design
•  TradeWraps