On Aug. 10, 2021, the Senate approved a long-awaited and debated $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that includes $579 billion in new spending for specific infrastructure needs. A majority of that spending is targeted to transportation – combined funds to the tune of $274 billion. For the plumbing and HVAC industry, there are funding mechanisms found in several allocations – $55 billion for water infrastructure, $47 billion for resiliency, and $5 billion for western water storage. Much of this money is for streams and waterway infrastructure projects, but parts of this money are available for water distribution projects.
PHCC In the News
Due to increasing costs in raw materials and logistics, BrassCraft will be implementing a price increase of 4% to 7% effective September 3rd, 2021 on BrassCraft and Plumbshop products. BrassCraft will not be increasing the prices of gas or water heater connectors at this time, and all orders placed prior to September 3rd, 2021 will receive current pricing. Please find below the official communication from BrassCraft.
“Every dollar we spend on pre-construction planning will return $4 to $6 in additional profit.” That simple statement from instructor Kirk Alter at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation’s recent Super Foremen Workshop opened a larger discussion with the attendees about the role they should play at their company.
The workshop was held July 22 and 23 and hosted by A. O. Smith University (AOSU) from their training facility and broadcast studio in Ashland City, Tennessee. Purdue University Professor Emeritus Kirk Alter led the program over Zoom, with the AOSU studio allowing him to move as he would in a physical classroom, teaching from slides or hitting the whiteboard to show the attendees how the numbers add up.
New Codes Effective June 23, 2021
The State Plumbing Code and State Mechanical Code have been updated.
On June 1, 2021, the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (the Board) voted to eliminate late fees for the current renewal cycle and to have licenses enter lapsed status as of July 1, 2021 or upon expiration of the Governor’s emergency proclamation, whichever is later. The Board encourages all licensees to renew their licenses by June 30, 2021, to avoid any delays or other possible issues with their licensure status.
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