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To increase the number of women in the industry, we have to gain more respect as an industry as a whole. When society stops looking down on blue collar workers and tradespeople and looks at this industry as another noble profession, we will start to gain more interest from all groups at all levels.

You need to learn the basics to become a master. Do your best at whatever you’re doing, even if you don’t always understand how your day-to-day efforts fit into the bigger picture, and you will be planting the seeds for future success.

I know many brilliant women engineers in HVAC. And even if you aren’t technical, you can bring something amazing to the team. Each of us have different strengths to contribute to our roles. Together, the technical experts and creative minds can collaborate to form an outstanding team.

Before purchasing and installing universal parts, make sure they are the right fit for the system and the repair needed.

For HVACR contractors and technicians, a dependable, high-quality headlamp can significantly improve on-the-job safety and productivity.

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Jeff Henriksen, SMACNA executive director of communications.

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay employees a minimum wage for all hours worked and a time-and-a-half overtime rate for all hours worked over 40 in a work week. However, it provides certain exemptions.

The HVACR industry has been experiencing a labor shortage for decades, and the latest trends aren’t looking great.

Working in the trades already comes with its fair share of stress, but for the last couple years, the industry has also had to deal with COVID-19, supply chain issues, the material shortage, rising gas prices, and much more.