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Matt Michel breaks down why business owners should prepare for more than just the financial side of selling a company.

The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a challenge to Section 301 tariffs leaves Chinese import duties in place and HVACR supply-chain costs under continued pressure.

A new report from Field Promax indicates that about three hours per day of a technician’s paid time aren’t being optimized. 

EPA officials say changes to the 2023 Technology Transition Rule help unburden businesses, but HVAC industry associations say the rule will impact refrigerant demand and food retailer transitions to lower-GWP refrigeration systems.

Connected HVAC systems and AI-driven diagnostics are helping contractors shift from reactive repairs to predictive maintenance. 

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. 

With strict new EPA rules around the low-GWP transition, a single subcontractor’s expired certification or missing insurance form can trigger heavy fines or halt a job entirely. 

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. 

HVAC contractors and distributors need to be wary of refrigerants that are packaged to imitate trusted brands but contain illegal contents. 

As communities push back against data center development, HVAC is positioning itself as part of the solution, not the problem.