ACCA and PHCC Poised to Pursue Strategic Collaboration

ACCA and PHCC Poised to Pursue Strategic Collaboration

FALLS CHURCH, VA (March 4, 2026) — The leading organizations representing plumbing and HVACR contractors in the United States have launched a strategic collaboration as a part of their shared mission to strengthen the contracting industry.

As the two most established trade associations in the plumbing, heating, and cooling contracting industry, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) have collaborated for years to help advance the business interests of businesses and professionals in their industry.

This new strategic relationship will allow PHCC and ACCA to deliver enhanced value propositions for their respective memberships and identify new opportunities to position the plumbing and heating/cooling contractor sectors for long-term growth and success.

“This strategic collaboration with ACCA will support growth for the plumbing and HVACR industry,” said PHCC CEO Cindy Sheridan. “Because we share a similar mission and strategic goals, it makes sense to work more closely together and use our resources more strategically and effectively, while preserving our independent identities and strengths.”

A Steering Committee composed of volunteer leaders from both organizations is evaluating opportunities for the strategic collaboration. The organizations are exploring ways they can collaborate in key areas including events, education, workforce development, and legislative partnerships.

“ACCA’s job is simple—we work every day to make contractors’ lives better,” said ACCA President and CEO Barton James. “Collaborating with PHCC just makes sense. When two strong associations align, we amplify our voice, expand our reach, and deliver more practical value to the people in the field. This collaboration means more resources, stronger advocacy, and fewer headaches for our members. And that’s what it’s all about—helping contractors succeed, lead, and build better businesses.”

In the near term, PHCC and ACCA are collaborating to maximize events and legislative efforts. PHCC and ACCA members will be eligible for special registration discounts to attend the other organization’s major events. PHCC members can receive a special discount off the upcoming ACCA 2026 conference March 15-18; ACCA members are also eligible for a reduced rate to attend the May 5-6 PHCC Legislative Conference.

Additionally, ACCA’s advocacy leaders will take an active role in joining and participating in the PHCC Legislative Conference in both in 2026 and in 2027.

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About PHCC
The premier organization for the p-h-c professional, PHCC provides legislative advocacy, education and training to approximately 3,300 plumbing and HVACR open shop and union businesses and 65,000 technicians. Members work in the residential, commercial, new construction, industrial and service and repair segments of the construction industry. Learn more at phccweb.org.
 
About ACCA
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is the nation’s premier trade association for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors. ACCA’s member companies provide quality service in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, building and home performance, solar, hydronics, and plumbing. ACCA has created the nationally-recognized and industry-endorsed standards needed to ensure HVACR systems are properly installed and maintained. Learn more at acca.org.
 
An online version of the press release is available here: https://www.phccweb.org/news/acca-and-phcc-poised-to-pursue-strategic-collaboration/