The HVAC industry is experiencing a transformation as manufacturers invest heavily in both production capabilities, as well as developing synergistic and value-added technologies.
The Senate voted 51-48 Wednesday to block President Trump's emergency trade powers, though the largely symbolic rebuke faces steep odds in the Republican-controlled House.
Industry leaders are speaking out against the EPA's recent controversial cancellation of environmental grants, as new documents reveal agency officials were aware their actions lacked proper legal justification.
Documentation helps commissioning agents create functional performance test narratives and provides building owners with reference materials for future system recommissioning.
Facing potential 25% tariffs and supply chain disruptions, the HVAC industry grapples with soaring copper prices reaching $5.35 per pound, forcing manufacturers to explore alternative materials.
President Trump tasks newly appointed Lori Chavez-DeRemer "to create tremendous opportunity for American Workers, to expand Training and Apprenticeships, to grow wages and improve working conditions."
For sheet metal contractors and HVAC contractors, establishing a feasibility plan to create another profit center, that can be recession-proof, should be the first step in creating an infrastructure niche business.