According to ASHRAE, there are currently more than 115 million dwellings in the U.S., and that number is projected to grow to 141 million by 2030. Both the existing stock of homes and the expected new construction provide an immense opportunity for contractors venturing into home-performance work. In fact, there may be more work than they can handle.
“With many contractors retiring, the supply of contractors available to respond to a growing demand of services is becoming more limited,” said Michael Chhutani, market development manager, Dwyer Instruments Inc.