Halo offers the best protectonDrench shower designed for faster removalEngineering for durability and accessibilityBradley’s free site surveys provide expertise Industrial worksites are often high-risk environments where workers are exposed to hazards such as chemical splashes, dust, debris, and thermal injuries. Emergency safety showers and eyewashes are critical safety measures that provide immediate washdown relief, helping Read more
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Industrial worksites are often high-risk environments where workers are exposed to hazards such as chemical splashes, dust, debris, and thermal injuries. Emergency safety showers and eyewashes are critical safety measures that provide immediate washdown relief, helping to prevent serious injuries.
In some emergencies, it is possible that a worker’s eye and facial area is exposed to harmful materials at the same time as the rest of the body. That is where a combination unit – which combines a drench shower and eye/face wash all in one fixture – is equipped to provide immediate “double duty” in flushing all of the exposed areas at once.
Bradley’s Combination Drench Shower and Halo™ Eye/Face Wash S19314 Series is the most complete safety fixture on the market. The drench shower provides full-body relief from contamination, and the eye or eye/face wash targets those areas of the body where a gentle spray of water is optimal.
Here is how Bradley’s Halo and Drench Shower Combination Units arm workers with total facial and bodily protection:
Halo offers the best protecton
What sets Halo eye/face wash apart is its innovative washdown technology, engineered for maximum coverage and contaminant removal, delivering fast, effective eye relief when seconds count. Halo arms users with the most effective emergency relief available, providing 20 percent better protection than any other eye/face wash. Using the latest technology in fluid dynamics to rinse off contaminants, Halo provides a more uniform and complete spray pattern distribution.
Drench shower designed for faster removal
Bradley’s emergency drench shower with the SpinTec™ showerhead provides a superior washdown in less time than competitive models. Designed to deliver a more even distribution of water, the SpinTec’s unique spray pattern rinses more effectively with a higher velocity, resulting in faster removal of hazardous contaminants from the affected user.
Engineering for durability and accessibility
Constructed from galvanized steel coated with BRADTECT™ safety yellow finish, Bradley’s fixtures are built to withstand tough environments while standing out for quick identification. Each unit comes complete with a universal safety sign and inspection tag, supporting both visibility and regulatory compliance.
For even greater protection, the combination drench shower is also available with visual and audio alarms so site managers are alerted when the unit is activated in an emergency.
Bradley’s free site surveys provide expertise
In addition to advanced product materials and engineering, Bradley offers complimentary on-site safety surveys to help facilities evaluate risks and ensure their emergency equipment complies with ANSI-required annual inspections. These value-added services—combined with Bradley’s customer support—demonstrate commitment to workplace safety.
From improving response times to reducing injury, Halo Combination Safety Fixtures are a smart investment for any facility prioritizing worker protection.
Learn more about Bradley’s combination eyewash and drench showers, and other ways to upgrade your facility’s emergency response with Bradley industrial safety products.
Sign up here for Bradley’s complimentary site survey.
Leading experts, Ryan Jenkins and Elliot Eisenberg, to speak at CONNECT 2025 Ryan JenkinsElliot Eisenberg, Ph.D The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association (PHCC) reveals Ryan Jenkins and Elliot Eisenberg as the keynote speakers for PHCC CONNECT 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 27-30 at DeVos Place. Ryan Jenkins Ryan Jenkins A global keynote speaker, Ryan Jenkins is a Wall Read more
Leading experts, Ryan Jenkins and Elliot Eisenberg, to speak at CONNECT 2025
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The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association (PHCC) reveals Ryan Jenkins and Elliot Eisenberg as the keynote speakers for PHCC CONNECT 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 27-30 at DeVos Place.
Ryan Jenkins
A global keynote speaker, Ryan Jenkins is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author on team connection, generational differences and the future of work, and has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Fortune and CNBC for his thought leadership. Jenkins will present a keynote titled, “Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In,” sponsored by Kohler.
Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D
Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized economist and public speaker known for making economics engaging, relevant and accessible. As Chief Economist for GraphsandLaughs, LLC, he serves clients nationwide and shares daily economic insights through his widely read 70-word commentary. At PHCC CONNECT 2025, he will headline the Workforce Breakfast with his keynote, “Economic Crystal Ball: What the Trends Mean for Your Business.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan Jenkins and Elliot Eisenberg as our keynote speakers for CONNECT 2025,” says Dan Callies, PHCC National president and president of Oak Creek, Wisconsin-based Oak Creek Plumbing. “Their expertise on team connection and economics is incredibly timely and valuable for our members. Attendees can expect to leave inspired, informed and better equipped to navigate the future of the industry.”
For more details, including the schedule-at-a-glance, visit phccweb.org/CONNECT. This site offers information on education sessions, speakers, exhibitors, registration and hotel reservations, as well as the many attractions of Grand Rapids, known as America’s best beer city. Register today here.
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New report reveals how small home service businesses are adapting to economic uncertainty through pricing strategies and digital payments New report reveals how small home service businesses are adapting to economic uncertainty through pricing strategies and digital paymentsKey Insights from the ReportSegment Highlights: Green, Cleaning, Contracting, and Construction Jobber, the leading provider of home service Read more
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Jobber, the leading provider of home service software, today released its latest Home Service Economic Report: Q1 2025. The Q1 2025 edition combines Jobber’s proprietary platform data aggregated from more than 250,000 residential cleaners, landscapers, HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, and more, with external economic indicators to provide comprehensive insight into the trends shaping one of the fastest-growing and most essential parts of the small business economy, Home Service. The report is available at: https://getjobber.com/home-service-reports/may-2025/.
“The Home Service economy is showing encouraging signs of stabilization, even as some uncertainty remains,” said Sam Pillar, CEO and co-founder of Jobber. “Our data shows that demand for services is evolving. Homeowners are prioritizing essential services and value-driven investments, creating strong opportunities for businesses that stay agile, manage costs wisely, and continue to deliver exceptional work. There’s real potential ahead for those prepared to meet the moment.”
Key Insights from the Report
- Signs of stabilization amid uncertainty: While inflation cooled and household spending remained steady, elevated interest rates and cautious consumer sentiment continued to limit demand for large-scale, financed projects. As a result, homeowners shifted toward practical, value-oriented services.
- Digital payments hit record high: Digital payments accounted for 47% of all transactions in Q1, up from 43% a year prior, highlighting homeowners’ growing expectations for ease, speed, and professionalism in their service experience.
Segment Highlights: Green, Cleaning, Contracting, and Construction
Home Service businesses experienced mixed results in Q1 2025, with revenue stability driven by smaller, recurring jobs in segments like Green and Cleaning, while larger, discretionary projects in Contracting and Construction continued to face headwinds. A deeper breakdown is as follows:
- Green: Started the year strong, with an 8% year-over-year increase in new work scheduled in January. Bookings dipped mid-quarter, but revenue rose 6% year-over-year due to bundled services and modest price increases.
- Cleaning: New work scheduled fell 4% year-over-year, yet revenue held up thanks to a 5% increase in average invoice size, driven by upselling and recurring service models.
- Contracting: Demand for core repair and diagnostic services remained steady, but growth was flat. New work scheduled declined 4% year-over-year, and revenue saw a modest 1% gain.
- Construction: The segment saw an uptick in project planning with a 4% increase in new work scheduled, but revenue declined as many jobs appeared delayed or incomplete, reflecting cautious homeowner spending and seasonal slowdown.
“The Q1 data shows a sector in transition—stable, but still under pressure from high borrowing costs and cautious consumer behavior,” said Abheek Dhawan, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Analytics at Jobber. “We’re seeing nuanced shifts of essential services holding strong, while larger projects appear to lag. This kind of segmented, ground-level insight is critical for understanding where the market is heading and how businesses can plan for what’s next.”
To download the Jobber Home Service Economic Report: Q1 2025, visit: https://getjobber.com/home-service-reports/may-2025/.
CollabBig Beautiful Bill The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) successfully concluded its 2025 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., on May 21, with a day of critical advocacy efforts that will benefit contractors across the country. More than 100 PHCC members, chapter leaders, and industry stakeholders gathered in the nation’s capital from May 20–21 to champion key Read more
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The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) successfully concluded its 2025 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., on May 21, with a day of critical advocacy efforts that will benefit contractors across the country.
More than 100 PHCC members, chapter leaders, and industry stakeholders gathered in the nation’s capital from May 20–21 to champion key issues affecting the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry. Attendees met with lawmakers to support federal workforce development programs, defend natural gas as a vital part of the U.S. energy mix, promote consumer choice, and advocate for pro-growth tax policies.
The conference opened with an executive policy forum, a newcomers’ briefing for over 20 first-time participants, and a comprehensive legislative update from PHCC’s Government Relations Department. Lunchtime honors included a special recognition for long-time PHCC Member Butch McGonegal by PHCC of Virginia. Attendees also heard from former U.S. Congressman Tom Davis, who offered a strategic outlook on the current political landscape.
Collab
Industry collaboration was on full display at an evening Capitol Hill reception on May 20, where PHCC members networked with members from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI). Despite inclement weather, PHCC contractors met face-to-face with lawmakers the following day to advocate for policies crucial to the industry.
The conference concluded with a reception that included a visit from Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN), a second-generation PHCC contractor, who shared insights into ongoing legislative efforts.
Big Beautiful Bill
In a well-timed development, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1—the “Big Beautiful Bill”—on the morning after the conference. The legislation includes several PHCC-supported tax measures, including:
- A permanent extension of the Section 199A pass-through income deduction
- Maintenance of higher estate tax exemption thresholds
- An extension of bonus depreciation with full expensing beyond 2026
“These legislative wins are a reminder of the power of grassroots advocacy and the strong presence PHCC can bring to Capitol Hill,” said Mark Valentini, PHCC Vice President of Legislative Affairs. “Our unified voice is helping to shape policies that will reduce contractors’ tax burdens and empower them to reinvest in their businesses and workforce.”
The bill now heads to the Senate, where PHCC will continue to push for final passage of these vital tax provisions.
Save the Date: The next PHCC Legislative Conference will take place May 5–6, 2026.
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Business owners across all trades are embracing AI to boost productivity and reclaim time—while keeping the skilled, hands-on work human-first Housecall Pro, a leading software platform for home service professionals, today released its 2025 AI Adoption in Home Services Industry Report, revealing that artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the trades—not by replacing skilled workers, but Read more
Business owners across all trades are embracing AI to boost productivity and reclaim time—
while keeping the skilled, hands-on work human-first
Housecall Pro, a leading software platform for home service professionals, today released its 2025 AI Adoption in Home Services Industry Report, revealing that artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the trades—not by replacing skilled workers, but by enhancing their efficiency and accelerating business growth.
According to the report, 54% of business owners under 35 are already using AI to automate parts of their operations, roughly twice the rate of those over 65. Notably, AI adoption is consistent across business sizes. From solo owner-operators to 50+-person companies, small shops are embracing AI nearly as much as large ones.
The study makes clear that home service pros are using AI to offload back-office tasks, not field work. The most common uses of AI are automating marketing, customer service, scheduling and paperwork.
“In other words, AI is handling the busywork while the pro handles the wrench work,” said Roland Ligtenberg, Housecall Pro Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Innovation and Growth. “Our industry is built on human skill and trust. Fixing a furnace, rewiring a house, comforting a customer, that remains the domain of people. What’s changing is that now every contractor can have AI team members to tackle the tedious stuff in the background. It’s making the one-person shop as efficient as a larger company.”
Over 80% of contractors using AI say the tools met or exceeded their expectations. On average, AI adopters reclaimed over four hours per week from admin tasks like writing emails, data entry and follow-ups.
“Time is money in the trades, and AI is giving time back,” Ligtenberg said. “Think of a plumber who normally spends hours a week on invoices and scheduling. If AI frees up those hours, that’s a few more service calls he can take or a few more hours of hard-earned rest and family time. Skilled tradespeople do what AI can’t.”
According to the report, 57% of AI-using contractors say it’s helped their business grow. It does so mainly by capturing more leads and jobs (through faster response times and never missing a call) and boosting marketing reach with AI-generated ads and content.
The report portrays an optimistic future where AI becomes standard in the trades but remains in a supporting role.
“We’re at a tech inflection point in an industry that’s traditionally been all analog,” Ligtenberg said. “What we’re seeing is not a takeover by robots, but an augmentation of human workers. We believe the future trades professionals will use AI as naturally as a power tool or a smartphone, just like any other tool in their toolbelt.”
Trades Pros can access the key findings at: https://www.housecallpro.com/resources/ai-in-the-trades.