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

In this month's episode, Dan and Steve are joined by Sila Services' Eddie McFarlane! With the company since May 2023, Eddie was recently promoted from VP of Learning, Development & Engagement to Chief Learning & Development Officer. Tune in to learn how Eddie has applied his decades of HVAC industry experience to build Sila University, a comprehensive approach to profession

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 contra

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

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:

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

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 MrP

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 b

In this month's episode, Dan and Steve interview John Siegenthaler, P.E.! Tune in as the trio discuss the evolution of hydronics from the 1980s to the present, the "brotherhood" of the old RPA days and kicking off the hydronics wave in the '90s, why it's a great time to enter the hydronics industry now, and more! John is a consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs, i

This month, Dan and Steve are joined by John Barba, North American Director of Training for Taco Comfort Solutions! Tune in to hear the story of how Dan "won" John for a day, as well as John's early days as a trainer, his No. 1 advice for contractors and students, the latest developments at Taco, and more! About John: John has been in the heating industry most of his life, growing

In this month's episode, Dan and Steve sit down with their old friend Ingrid Mattsson, Director - Brand & Corporate Social Responsibility for Uponor. Tune in to hear the trio discuss Ingrid's early days with Uponor in the '90s when it still went under the name Wirsbo, as well as her favorite industry memories and friends, her experience receiving the Carlson-Holohan Award of Ex