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What Bitcoin Taught Me About Financial Control

One HVAC contractor’s perspective on ownership, risk, and responsibility

April 26, 2026

Over time, I stopped seeing Bitcoin as “tech” and started seeing it as financial plumbing — a resilient layer beneath the banking system.

Guest Column

Managing Supplier Compliance During the Low-GWP Refrigerant Transition

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.

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

Dylan Kurt

April 24, 2026

Growth without losing your identity: Trey McWilliams on expansion, partnerships, and culture-first scaling.

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

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.

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

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.

Employer-Directed Skills Act Could Reimburse HVAC Training Costs

If enacted, H.R. 4049 and S. 3846 could streamline training

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.

Why High HVAC Equipment Prices Aren’t Going Anywhere

An HVAC Minute Video Update: April 21, 2026

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.