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International Women’s Day: Johnson Controls Highlights Three Women in HVAC

March 8, 2022

In honor of International Women’s Day, Johnson Controls is shining a light on three women in HVAC.

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Big Box Retailers Target Professional Business

Investments attract business from contractors

Ted Craig

March 4, 2022

Both Lowe’s Companies Inc. and The Home Depot Inc. are going after professional contractors by offering special programs designed to meet the needs of people who do this work for a living.

HVAC Trends Emerge From AHR Expo Floor

Kyle Gargaro

March 1, 2022

After a forced shutdown in Chicago last year, the HVAC super bowl was back at it in 2022. For me, one of the great pleasures of the AHR Expo is talking with manufacturers to get a better idea of the trends that the industry is currently experiencing.

HVACR Industry Must Work Harder To Retain Technicians

Lack of labor is becoming an almost insurmountable problem

Joanna R. Turpin

March 1, 2022

Everyone seems to be talking about the labor shortage these days. The labor shortage has been a big problem in the HVACR industry for decades, and from all indications, things are going to get worse before they get better.

Considerations for HVAC Businesses Looking to Be Acquired

Hetal Engineer

February 27, 2022

While many HVAC companies are prepared for booming growth and expansion these days, others within the industry may be in a better position to consider market consolidation instead.

Phases of Selling Your HVAC Business

Matt Michel

February 25, 2022

Selling a business is a roller coaster of emotion. If you are considering the sale of your company, be prepared for the following phases.

Pros Team Up to Teach Skilled Trades

Partnership Aims to Help HVACR, Plumbing Contractors Grow Talent

Matt Jachman

February 24, 2022

Facing a severe U.S. labor shortage in the skilled trades, professionals in those fields are joining forces to help local contractors grow technical talent in their back yards.

Contractors Maximize Labor, Truck Space with Universal Ignitors

February 23, 2022

With the shortage of trained HVAC technicians, universal HVAC parts are part of the solution, according to some contractors. These universal parts include hot surface ignitors, which offer the added benefit of taking up minimal truck inventory space.

Manufacturers Report Record Revenues, but Supply Chain Hits Profits

Commercial market remains weak for most

Ted Craig

February 22, 2022

A combination of continued consumer spending and increased interest in IAQ drove sales throughout the year. Higher costs driven by supply chain issues ate into the profits for most companies, however.