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Across the industry, gaps in system design, commissioning, airflow, and more are still rearing their ugly head, impacting contractor credibility, homeowner satisfaction, and the carefully manufactured HVAC system itself.

Over time, I stopped seeing Bitcoin as “tech” and started seeing it as financial plumbing — a resilient layer beneath the banking system. 

The shift to low-GWP refrigerants is raising the stakes on vendor oversight, making compliance documentation more important than ever for HVACR contractors.

Two new federal complaints filed April 20 and April 22 claim major HVAC manufacturers coordinated pricing and restricted output since 2020, driving equipment costs well above inflation.

At the MCAA convention, industry leaders unpacked four trends reshaping commercial mechanical contracting — from megaprojects to workforce challenges — and what they mean for the industry’s future. 

The Employer-Directed Skills Act has been reintroduced to both chambers of Congress, offering a way to make training new hires easier and more affordable. 

Discover how cool roofs can go beyond aesthetics to slash intake temperatures, improve equipment performance, and transform HVAC contractors into high-level energy-efficiency experts for their customers.