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Managing Supplier Compliance During the Low-GWP Refrigerant Transition

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Kyle Sincock
April 25, 2026

The shift to low-GWP refrigerants is raising the stakes on vendor oversight, making compliance documentation more important than ever for HVACR contractors.


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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Picking A Partner Before an Acquisition with guest Trey McWilliams

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
April 24, 2026
Growth without losing your identity: Trey McWilliams on expansion, partnerships, and culture-first scaling.
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More Lawsuits Filed Claiming OEM Pricing Coordination

Direct-purchaser cases follow earlier end-user suit, target contractors and distributors
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
April 24, 2026

Two new federal complaints filed April 20 and April 22 claim major HVAC manufacturers coordinated pricing and restricted output since 2020, driving equipment costs well above inflation.


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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Ferris State Professors Talk Workforce Development, Recruiting and Retention in HVAC

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
April 23, 2026
In this episode of The Newsmakers Podcast, two Ferris State educators break down why students are not avoiding work, but often are not being shown the full scope of HVAC careers.
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Four Questions Facing Commercial Contractors Right Now

Industry leaders tackle some of the current trends shaping the HVACR industry
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
April 23, 2026

At the MCAA convention, industry leaders unpacked four trends reshaping commercial mechanical contracting — from megaprojects to workforce challenges — and what they mean for the industry’s future. 


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The NEWSMakers Podcast: New Data Shows Repair Becoming a Bigger Driver for HVAC Contractors

Housecall Pro data showing repair revenue and, ticket prices, are rising
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
April 22, 2026
Drawing on Housecall Pro data from 2021 to 2025, Roland Ligtenberg explains why repair is gaining ground as replacement costs rise and workflows become more efficient.
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Employer-Directed Skills Act Could Reimburse HVAC Training Costs

If enacted, H.R. 4049 and S. 3846 could streamline training
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
April 22, 2026

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. 


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Can Cool Roofs Benefit HVAC Work?

In theory, yes, but the real answer is more complicated
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
April 22, 2026

Discover how cool roofs can go beyond aesthetics to slash intake temperatures, improve equipment performance, and transform HVAC contractors into high-level energy-efficiency experts for their customers. 


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Why High HVAC Equipment Prices Aren’t Going Anywhere: An HVAC Minute Video Update - April 21, 2026

Why High HVAC Equipment Prices Aren’t Going Anywhere

An HVAC Minute Video Update: April 21, 2026
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
April 21, 2026
HVAC equipment prices aren’t just rising — they may be here to stay. Contractors are feeling it in every quote, but the bigger story is what’s driving those costs — and why they’re unlikely to come down.
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Update: 21 States, Other Prominent Parties, File SCOTUS Briefs in ‘Choice Refrigerants’ Case

Groups are urging Supreme Court to reconsider EPA’s power under AIM Act
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
April 21, 2026

More organizations have piled on, asking the Supreme Court to take a look at a case that could limit how much power Congress can delegate to the EPA. 


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