“The recovery of the commercial marketplace is the biggest issue in our industry,” said Tom Huntington, president of York International Unitary Products Group, Norman, Okla. “Mechanical contractors are being very cautious in investing in their businesses until they see recovery of the commercial market.
“On the heels of that, indoor air quality is an issue, but I see it as more of an opportunity for contractors to upsell equipment. Many people are going to change their business model to reflect the need to sell indoor air quality.”