It’s been widely accepted that the biggest problem facing the HVAC industry is the shortage of skilled labor. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this reality is not forecasted to change anytime soon. They estimate that in the next three years, the industry will need 50 percent more skilled technicians that we currently have. That’s a huge deficit, and while federal and state governments are working to bolster worker training programs, it doesn’t help HVAC business owners now.
This might be great news for current HVAC technicians, (as higher demand for their skills means higher wages) but its terrible news for the HVAC business owner.