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How Contractors Are Weighing Ownership Decisions

Timing, culture, and long-term vision are shaping ownership paths

April 7, 2026

More HVACR contractors are facing pivotal ownership decisions — whether to sell, restructure, or remain independent. Industry voices share what these transitions really look like, what often goes wrong, and how owners are weighing speed, control, liquidity, and legacy.

Coalition for Grid Utilization Increases HVACR Contractor Opportunities

An HVAC Minute Video Update: April 6, 2026

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 6, 2026

HVAC systems are starting to play a bigger role in the power grid — and thanks to a new partnership, that shift could further be accelerated.

Crawl, Walk, Run: How HVAC Contractors Are Successfully Adopting AI in 2026

Choosing the right digital tools without wasting money

Chris Gray

April 6, 2026

With so many AI platforms on the market, knowing where to start and what delivers ROI can be overwhelming. Industry experts share how contractors are cutting through the noise and seeing measurable gains.

HVAC Trends: Consolidation and the 2026 Market

Manufacturer consolidation and what’s to come

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 5, 2026

In this video, we talk with Jan Brockmann, CEO, president of the executive management, and regional president EMEA at Bosch Home Comfort Solutions. Brockmann talks to us about what’s leading to the increase of consolidation in HVAC manufacturing.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Hyperlocal Strategy Helps Contractors Stretch Marketing Dollars

Cornerstone Advertising’s Tracy Paul explains how tighter geographic targeting can improve efficiency, visibility, and conversion

Dylan Kurt

April 4, 2026

HVAC contractors can actually build a stronger marketing strategy by narrowing their focus.

HVAC Trends: The Geothermal Market

What’s it like, what’s to come?

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 3, 2026

Climate Control Group’s Dan Ellis discusses the commercial and residential geothermal market and how tax incentives (or lack thereof) have affected its adoption, new opportunities for geothermal installation and application, and solutions contractors can employ to offset geothermal cost.

How HVAC Contractors Can Navigate the ‘Age of Electricity’

Treat electrification as a systems business, not an equipment business

Chris Gray

April 3, 2026

Energy experts say in this world of uncertainties, electrification is here to stay. HVAC professionals offer insights into capitalizing on this growing trend.

War-Driven Aluminum Price Increases Add Pressure to HVAC Costs and Labor

Conflict in the Middle East affecting fuel, inflation, and labor

Chris Gray

April 2, 2026

A surge in aluminum prices tied to the Middle East conflict is adding new pressure to HVAC equipment and project costs. Combined with rising fuel prices, tariffs, and slowing construction activity, contractors could face tighter margins and increased project uncertainty.

HVAC Manufacturers Accused of Coordinating Price Increases in Lawsuit

An HVAC Minute Video Update: April 2, 2026

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 2, 2026

A class-action case filed in Michigan alleges that seven of the largest OEMs — Trane, Carrier, Daikin, Bosch, Lennox, Rheem, and AAON — coordinated price increases dating back to 2020.

Refrigerant Transition Brings Practical Challenges to Refrigeration

System design decisions balance performance, safety, and sustainability

Joanna R. Turpin

April 2, 2026

New refrigerants are changing refrigeration system design, requiring careful tradeoffs between efficiency, safety, and performance across different climates and applications.