PHCC, ACCA Team Up to Strengthen Industry Growth
Key Highlights
- The partnership focuses on expanding resources, advocacy, and long-term growth opportunities for plumbing and HVACR contractors across the U.S.
- Members will benefit from discounted registration rates for major industry events, fostering greater industry engagement.
- A steering committee of volunteer leaders will evaluate collaborative efforts in events, education, workforce development, and legislative initiatives.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) have launched a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening the plumbing and HVACR contracting industry.
The two trade associations announced the initiative as part of a shared effort to expand resources and support for contractors across the United States. The organizations said the collaboration will focus on identifying new opportunities that position plumbing and heating and cooling contractors for long-term growth.
According to the associations, the partnership builds on years of collaboration between the groups. A steering committee composed of volunteer leaders from both organizations will evaluate opportunities to work together in several areas, including events, education, workforce development, and legislative partnerships.
In the near term, the groups are coordinating efforts around industry events and advocacy initiatives. Members of PHCC will receive a special registration discount for the ACCA 2026 conference scheduled for March 15–18. Members of the ACCA will also be eligible for a reduced registration rate to attend the PHCC Legislative Conference on May 5–6.
The organizations also announced that advocacy leaders from ACCA will participate in the PHCC Legislative Conference in 2026 and 2027. According to the groups, the collaboration aims to expand resources, strengthen industry advocacy, and provide additional value to contractors while both associations maintain their independent identities.
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