Articles Tagged with ''training technicians''

As heat pumps and other advanced systems become more common, the gap between what’s possible and what’s practical will depend largely on workforce readiness. 

A survey from BuildOps shows the AI training gap present in HVAC. In this Q&A, learn how to overcome this gap, which can simultaneously address the workforce shortage. 

The Bring Back The Trades Skills Expo at Southern Maine Community College featured 70 hands-on trades exhibits and drew more than 1,500 attendees.

HVAC manufacturers share how they’re stepping up to ensure new technicians, and the instructors who teach them, are keeping up with modern technology. 

BDR’s study showed that regularly reviewing financial statements and KPIs is closely tied to optimism, both about business growth and the broader economy. 

The event brought together 24 field leaders from across the country for two days that challenged them to rethink the nature of their work roles.

The latest Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson equipment grants are projected to reach more than 2,100 students during the upcoming school year, helping to provide hands-on access to skilled trades education and exposing learners to high-demand, well-paying career pathways.

Across the industry, gaps in system design, commissioning, airflow, and more are still rearing their ugly head, impacting contractor credibility, homeowner satisfaction, and the carefully manufactured HVAC system itself.

The Employer-Directed Skills Act has been reintroduced to both chambers of Congress, offering a way to make training new hires easier and more affordable. 

With capacity for up to 4,500 students per year and over 100,000 annual training hours, the ATTC provides immersive, hands‑on experiences that equip technicians with the necessary skills to commission, maintain, repair, and optimize increasingly complex climate control systems.