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Home » Workforce

Articles Tagged with ''Workforce''

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Scaling Service in a Technician Shortage

HVAC’s real constraint isn't capital — it's capacity. That's exactly why private equity cares
Andrew Fuselier
June 14, 2026

Only about 20% of homeowners enroll in maintenance plans, but contractors who scale memberships with connected systems are turning retention into higher productivity and stronger valuations. 


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Google Announces $50M Commitment to Supporting Skilled Trades

More than $265M is being invested in skilled trades programs
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
June 12, 2026

Google is committing $50 million to help develop training programs across the country to meet the demand for skilled trades workers in HVAC and other sectors. 


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PHCC Inmates to Apprentices

How a New PHCC Program is Turning Inmates into Tomorrow’s Plumbers and HVAC Techs

A seven-week trades course for inmates, modeled after PHCC Academy’s curriculum
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
June 11, 2026

A new PHCC-backed program inside Hamilton County Jail is equipping inmates with hands-on HVAC and plumbing skills.


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HVAC Workforce Crisis Expands Beyond Technicians to Instructor Shortages

Retiring industry professionals encouraged to step into instructor roles
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
June 9, 2026

A lack of qualified instructors is hindering the HVACR industry’s ability to fill the 40,000 job openings projected annually over the next decade.


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Heat Pump Hype to Hands-On Reality: The HVAC Skills Gap Contractors Can’t Ignore

Across the industry, a widening skills gap is creating real challenges for contractors
Dennis Cinello
June 6, 2026

As heat pumps and other advanced systems become more common, the gap between what’s possible and what’s practical will depend largely on workforce readiness. 


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HVAC Contractor Tackles Skilled Labor Gap with Donations, School Visits

Eagle Pipe Heating & Air, ServiceTitan demonstrate how to engage with future tradespeople
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
May 27, 2026

Eagle Pipe Heating & Air in Washington demonstrates the power community involvement has in making the trades attractive to the next generation. 


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ASA and PHCC Members Bring Unified Industry Voice to Capitol Hill

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
May 13, 2026

Among the primary topics discussed during congressional meetings was the need to strengthen workforce development initiatives and expand pathways into the skilled trades.


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How HVAC Contractors Can Solve Labor Woes in the Age of AI

HVAC offers stability to 52% of U.S. workers worried about AI’s impact
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
May 11, 2026

HVAC may be safe from AI, but the industry’s labor challenges persist. A report from Randstad offers solutions to overcome the skilled labor gap. 


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

Dylan Kurt
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.
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HVAC, Plumbing Sees 10% Fewer Workplace Fatalities in 2024

BLS data shows overall decline, though residential and nonresidential fatal injuries are up from 2023
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
March 31, 2026

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest fatal injury workplace report shows an overall decline in incidents in the HVAC and plumbing category. 


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