In this issue
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Two projects recognized in CPN
of NC Star Awards competition
6 Ten important commercial
construction trends for 2018
9 Pool builders:
Unlocking hidden value
for contractors
Publisher’s Viewpoint
Living into our why:
A brief history of the PHCC
of North Carolina
Mark Buckshon, publisher
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PROJECTS AND
OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATION NEWS
I enjoyed Jim Pendergrass’s contribution this
month, describing the history and vision of the
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of North Car-
olina, Inc. (PHCC of NC). The story, to me, reflects
the deep heritage within state’s trades and commu-
nity, and our opportunity to publish it makes clear
one of the most important missions of this publica-
tion: Supporting and encouraging relevant trade
and professional associations within North Carolina
and the nation.
Relevant associations, whether they represent a
specific trade, political/values perspective (such as
the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Car-
olinas, which advocates for merit/open shop con-
tractors) or wider-ranging general groups such as
the Carolinas Associated General Contractors
(CAGC), all serve important roles in education, polit-
ical advocacy, and networking and membership
business development
Sometimes there are controversies, and these
present special challenges. We want to get along
with everyone, but what happens when there are
disagreements? My policy is simple: Be fair, report
both sides of the controversy and look forward to
its resolution – which usually happens after some
back-and-forth. Fortunately, these disputes are
rare, and I’m happy to say, none are visible in this
month’s edition.
We’re always ready to publish relevant associa-
tion news and welcome your own stories. However,
if you are a media relations specialist seeking pub-
licity for your business or professional client, we’ll
often direct you to the advertising department to
co-ordinate an editorial feature. The guidelines for
free editorial coverage are that the news must be
of much greeter value to the readership as a whole
than the person or organization seeking publicity.
The best way to reach me is by email at buck-
shon@ncconstructionnews.com. North Carolina Construction News (NCCN) is distributed
throughout the Carolinas construction industry.
For information contact:
Chase, Phone: 1-888-627-8717 ext 212
chase@ncconstructionnews.com www.ncconstructionnews.com. ISSN 1940-3682.
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