PHCPPros: Stories From the Mechanical Room With Dan Foley and Steve Smith PHCPPros

This month, Dan and Steve are joined by ACCA President and CEO Barton James! Tune in as the trio discuss what ACCA is doing to help contractors on Capitol Hill and improve workforce development efforts  — as well as the latest regulations and the importance of trade associations in general. Plus, get a preview of ACCA 2024, an annual education and networking event for HVACR contractors taking place this year from March 11-14 in Orlando!

Dan and Steve kick off their first episode of 2024 with Richard Trethewey of "This Old House!"

The trio discuss how Richard has been an integral part of the "This Old House" team since the home improvement show’s debut in 1979 and Dan's recent behind-the-scenes visit to the set. Plus —  why Richard became a licensed master and journeyman plumber; how he helped popularize radiant floor heat; the "ultimate training center" he established in Boston through his manufacturer’s representative company,  RST Thermal; electrification trends, and more!  
Thank you to MrPEX Systems for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about the company at https://mrpexsystems.com/

In our latest episode, Steve and Dan are joined by MrPEX Systems President Jan Andersson! Tune in as the trio discuss how Jan has journeyed through the radiant industry since his start in 1988, the beginnings of PEX and when it became more accepted in the industry, the unique rooftop snowmelt project Dan and Jan previously collaborated on, and more!

Learn more about MrPEX at https://mrpexsystems.com/. 

This month, Dan and Steve are joined by Robert O’Brien, the director of education for the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA)! Tune in as the trio discuss Robert's journey through the industry, his role at NORA and the mission of the organization, the difference between biofuels and fossil fuels, the renewable energy transition, NORA's  partnership with SUNY Morrisville, and more!

About Robert: O’Brien is responsible for NORA’s education and training initiatives, including NORA’s Bronze, Silver and Gold technician certifications and continuing education. His impressive resume includes in-field experience as an oilheat technician and service manager, owner and principal of Technical Heating LLC, Mt. Sinai, New York, and instructor for Oilheat Comfort Corp.

In this month's episode, Dan and Steve sit down with Larry Drake! The trio discuss how Larry entered the industry after working in aviation, his 15-year tenure as executive director of the Radiant Panel Association, the  “simple” design philosophy he swears by, the RadPad radiant floor heating system sizing tool and other innovations Larry has created, and more! 
Thank you to MrPEX Systems for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about the company at https://mrpexsystems.com/

In this month’s episode, Steve and Dan interview Steve “wheels” Wieland, the Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager for NTI Boilers! Steve has been teaching contractors and engineers how to install and repair hydronic heating, radiant heat and snowmelt systems since 1985, and he is a registered master plumber, past wholesaler and a former manufacturers' rep. 

Tune in as the trio discuss boiler maintenance and technology, what the future looks like for the boiler industry, the labor shortage, Steve's passion for skiing and homebrewing, and more! 
Thank you to NTI Boilers for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about the company at https://ntiboilers.com/.