Education for Industry Advancement

Engages in activities to educate and improve the roofing contractors' industry, focusing on professional development and industry standards.

Advocates for members' interests by promoting a free, fair, and open market through educational forums, lobbying campaigns, and collective bargaining assistance.

Establishes and conducts educational programs for the general public, employers, and employees to promote the use of glass products and the employment of skilled glaziers.

Works with manufacturers and industry partners to correct service life labeling for HECC-certified neck laceration protectors, ensuring consumer guidance reflects a five-year expiration period to maintain safety and certification integrity.

Performs or validates laboratory testing of hockey equipment to ensure compliance with adopted standards, including impact absorption, structural integrity, and toughness. Tests include helmet drop simulations under various temperature conditions, puck impact testing on goaltender masks at 80 mph, and multi-speed impact testing on face masks and visors.

Establishes minimum performance criteria and selects nationally recognized testing standards for hockey equipment, including helmets, face protectors, and neck laceration protectors, through board-approved specifications. This includes ongoing evaluation and adoption of standards such as ASTM F513-22 and ASTM F1587-22 for certification compliance.

Identifies and discloses unauthorized use of HECC certification labels on products such as Soyuz and Prime brand helmets, issues public notices to correct mislabeling, and provides contact channels for consumers to report counterfeit or falsely labeled equipment.

Solicits bids for a third-party Validator to oversee its Certification Program from October 21, 2025, to October 21, 2029, including extension options, to ensure ongoing compliance and integrity of the certification process.

Manages a comprehensive certification process for hockey equipment, including player and goaltender helmets, face protectors, and neck laceration protectors, involving manufacturer applications, third-party testing validation, and public listing of certified products. Certification is required by USA Hockey and applies to specific models and sizes.

Offers guidance to consumers on verifying HECC certification status, warns against modifications that void certification (e.g., adding non-certified spit guards), and issues reminders on proper use of neck laceration protectors. Maintains a public list of certified equipment and approved helmet-spit guard combinations.

Conducts educational programs aimed at improving the mechanical contracting industry in New York.

Funds scholarship awards for the dependents of member contractors to support higher education.

Employs a state lobbyist to represent members before elected officials and regulatory agencies in New York State on issues affecting the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry.

Helps homeowners locate qualified plumbing and HVAC contractors in New York State and provides resources to support informed decision-making about home systems services.

Provides ongoing safety and education programs for contractors in the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry, including an e-learning program. In 2023, $84,714 was spent on these programs.

Organizes and hosts an annual multi-day state convention for members, scheduled for July 22–26, 2026.

Provides business education, training, technology improvement advice, promotional support, and business guidance to contractors and employees through the PHCC Educational Foundation and member benefits programs.

Offers a seven-module online pre-apprenticeship course that must be completed within 120 days, covering core plumbing knowledge and career preparation, with a certificate issued upon completion.