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Signs of a Turnaround: What 2026 Holds for the HVAC Construction Market

A stabilizing market, uneven construction activity, and easing rates set the stage for a cautious but improving 2026

January 7, 2026

Despite signs of improvement heading into 2026, conditions remain fragile. Affordability pressures, tight lending standards, and elevated material costs are still shaping how — and where — projects move forward.

Lennox CEO Sees Opportunity in Face of Challenges

HVAC industry poised to be the solution to many problems

Dylan Kurt

June 5, 2024

Despite all the turmoil and uncertainty in today’s climate, Lennox’s CEO Alok Maskara sees many silver linings on the road ahead.

ACCA Panel: Brace For Change

HVAC industry to face more challenges ahead, but some see silver lining

Dylan Kurt

March 23, 2024

Industry experts are telling contractors to stay informed and get involved with the new regulations that are likely to impact everyone this coming year

AZ Reps Seek Delay in ‘23 Efficiency Rules

Logistics, they warn DOE, could stall home construction in market already under pressure

Matt Jachman

August 1, 2022

Five members of Congress from Arizona are seeking to postpone the implementation of new energy efficiency standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps.

A Booming Housing Market Means Sales for HVAC Contractors

The strong housing market offers opportunities for contractors who are ready to take advantage of it

Gordon White

May 13, 2021

This strong housing market keeps some in the HVAC industry optimistic about future sales opportunities.

Minnesota Housing Project Gets Energy/Comfort Upgrade

January 22, 2018

At Prairie Meadows, the occupants are families with children, seniors, and people with physical disabilities. Apartments range from 850-1,000 square feet with one, two, and three bedroom options. The phased, $10 million renovation to Prairie Meadows, a 10-building, 180-unit campus, concluded in late 2017. While there was some attention given to cracked sidewalks, kitchen upgrades, and plumbing fixtures, the main focus was an energy retrofit to all of the apartment buildings

New Study Suggests Strong Outlook for Green Homes

Over half of home builders expect to be doing 60 percent or more of their new homes green by 2020

December 3, 2015

During the prolonged housing downturn, green homes provided support to the ailing residential market and now promise to be an important element of the recovering market as well, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics.

Housing Continues to Recover at Modest Pace

Leading Markets Index shows nationwide average running at 93 percent of normal activity

November 11, 2015

Markets in 79 of the approximately 360 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the third quarter of 2015, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI).

April 29, 2015: Housing Recovery Slow and Steady in 2015, to Pick Up Pace Next Year

This Should Be a Good Year for Housing, with 2016 Expected to be Even Better

April 29, 2015

Solid employment gains, attractive mortgage rates, a growing economy, and pent-up demand will help keep the housing market moving forward throughout 2015 and into next year, according to economists participating in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2015 Spring Construction Forecast Webinar.

April 28, 2014: Housing and Economy Continue on Upward Path, Say Economists

The Economy Is Expected to Respond as Employment Continues to Grow

April 28, 2014

A growing economy, pent-up demand, competitive mortgage rates, and affordable home prices will keep housing on an upward trajectory through 2015. However, several obstacles exist, according to economists who participated in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2014 Spring Construction Forecast Webinar.