The recent case of Technica LLC v. Carolina Casualty Insurance Company brought the Miller Act to the forefront recently. This case actually started as a simple matter of a sub-subcontractor not being paid in full. It turned into a dispute over licensure. Before the licensure issue is discussed, a short overview of the Miller Act is in order. Federal public …
US Dept of Energy Selects PHCC Representative to Serve on Regional Furnace Standards Advisory Committee
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (July 15, 2014) –The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) is pleased to have a seat among a key rulemaking group under the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee (ASRAC) to negotiate proposed regional federal standards for the energy efficiency requirements of residential and commercial appliances covered under the Final Furnace, Air Conditioner, and Heat Pump Rule. The …
CAPHCC Dues Increase in 2015
At PHCC WEST 2014, 2nd Business Session on May 17th, 2014 the PHCC of California membership voted to increase PHCC of California monthly dues by $7.50 per month effective January of 2015. This increase was proposed after two years of severe cost cutting measures, and is the second dues increase in 11 years. We appreciate the understanding and support of the …
CAPHCC Legislative Update by Richard Markuson, Lobbyist
PW Contractor Registration Site On-Line The State’s website for online registration before bidding on public works contracts in California is live. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors. Legislation Apprenticeship The Senate Labor Committee approved PHCC opposed AB 1870 by Assembly Member Alejo (D-Salinas) that recasts the allocation of J-man …
Department of Industrial Relations Launches Public Works Contractor Online Application System
Newsline No.: 2014-55 Date: July 1, 2014 Department of Industrial Relations Launches Public Works Contractor Online Application System Oakland—The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) today launched an online application for public works contractors to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 854. SB 854, …
PHCC National – The Skills Gap by Mark Riso, Director of Government Relations
June 27, 2014 THE SKILLS GAP – we can win this…actually, we have to The critical need for career & technical education and professional development By Mark Riso, Director of Government Relations, PHCC-National Association I drove from Washington, D.C. to New York recently. It’s a very easy 4.5-hour drive. As I approached New York, the gasoline light in my car …
CAPHCC Legislative Update by Richard Markuson
June 27, 2014 More Details on New Public Works License The Administration proposal to require contractors and subcontractors who perform on public works to obtain a new certification from the Department of Industrial Relations is final. Contractors will pay an annual fee – set initially at $300 and …
CAPHCC President’s Message by Mike Barker
June 27, 2014 Greetings to the PHCC of California! I’m excited to get started with all the things we would like to get accomplished on behalf of our state membership this year. We have a great Board of Directors and Executive Vice President, and I believe in being transparent and expressing my agenda up front. I believe we can raise the …
PHCC Spotlight On Koehler Plumbing
The Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors of California would like to spotlight one of its members: Koehler Plumbing, a member of the local chapter, PHCC of Central Coast. Serving the Santa Maria area, Koehler Plumbing has held its contractor’s license since 2005, with classification C36. (To find out what these classifications mean, find a key, with detailed explanations, on the Contractors …
PHCC Spotlight On AC&P, Inc
The Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors of California would like to spotlight one of its members: AC&P, Inc., a member of the local chapter, PHCC of Alameda County. Serving the San Ramon area, AC&P, Inc. has held its contractor’s license since 1982, with classifications B and C36. (To find out what these classifications mean, find a key, with detailed explanations, on …