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Brainbox, Trane execs say AI isn't replacing techs, it's replacing guesswork 

HARDI’s data suggests the HVAC industry may be exiting the inventory correction phase — but it has not yet entered a demand-driven growth phase. 

New HVAC manufacturers are focusing on reducing installation time and costs through simpler systems, offering more affordable alternatives to traditional, labor-intensive equipment. 

Data centers and the cannabis industry may have some interesting similarities, but contractors shouldn’t write off data centers as a niche market. 

A recent study set out to measure just exactly what our beloved four-legged doggy friends contribute to indoor air quality (IAQ). What researchers found was that in some cases, pets can rival — and even exceed — the impact of the humans living in the home. For HVACR contractors, the data is a way in.  

New HVAC manufacturers are focusing on reducing installation time and costs through simpler systems, offering more affordable alternatives to traditional, labor-intensive equipment. 

Mascots are popping up everywhere in the HVAC industry — on service trucks, across social media feeds, and at community events — as a way for contractors to stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace and offer something traditional marketing can struggle to deliver: instant recognition and human connection. 

Social media reminders of loss show life moves quickly and time is limited — a reason to call or email mentors, friends, and colleagues while we still can.

If there’s one thing people trust more than AI search results, it’s their neighbors. 

With residential HVAC slumping, data centers are driving growth — but new chip designs, local resistance, and even space-based alternatives raise questions about whether that boom will last.