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Report Takes a Fresh Look at IAQ and ASHRAE Standards

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
May 2, 2026

A new whitepaper from Fellowes reports on what the company calls a growing divide between the IAQ buildings are designed to deliver with their HVAC systems and what emerging standards require.



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Guest Column

How to Keep Growth From Breaking the Business

The right capital partner can help commercial HVAC contractors scale — without sacrificing their culture
Jason Richards
Jason Richards
May 2, 2026

Preserving company culture during a season of growth requires leaders to remember what made the business successful in the first place. 


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Midea Pancaka AHU

Space-Saving AHU Designed for Multifamily Buildings

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
May 1, 2026

As one of the few inverter-driven “pancake” AHUs available, the Midea system is designed to deliver stable, high-performance heating and cooling in a range of ambient temperatures, a Midea press release said.



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Is HVAC’s Middle Class Disappearing?

Growth is exposing new challenges for contractors caught between small and large
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
May 1, 2026

Contractors in the $3–10 million range are facing increasing pressure from consolidation, rising costs, and operational complexity. While smaller companies stay lean and larger firms scale with resources, the middle is being forced to adapt. The question isn’t just whether it’s shrinking — but whether contractors can successfully navigate the transition. 


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Dealers Are NOT Happy

Are We Really That Far Removed From 1946?

A look back at dealer frustration in the postwar era, and a question for today’s HVACR industry
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
April 30, 2026

Supply shortages. Labor issues. Distrust in the channel. Sound familiar? A 1946 article sparks a conversation on how much has really changed.


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Lennox Pushes Back on Price-Fixing Claims in Q1 Call

On financials, residential revenue declined 10% as overall revenue increased 6%
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
April 30, 2026

Lennox weighs in on price-fixing allegations as Q1 results reveal a 10% residential drop, with pricing and commercial growth resulting in overall growth. 


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Proposals Sought for NBI's Getting to Zero Forum

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
April 30, 2026

The New Buildings Institute's GTZ Forum brings together building professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to share ideas for advancing high-efficiency and zero-carbon buildings.



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Are Data Centers the New Marijuana Industry for HVAC?

Both create nontraditional HVAC demand, but one is clearly more than a trend
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
April 30, 2026

Data centers and the cannabis industry may have some interesting similarities, but contractors shouldn’t write off data centers as a niche market. 


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35% of Commercial Contractors Cite Labor Concerns as Top Risk in 2026

Contractors see AI as a solution to fighting workforce shortages, increased costs
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
April 30, 2026

Labor costs, workforce shortages, and material prices continue to pressure HVAC contractors in 2026 — but many are still planning for growth. A new report shows how firms are balancing risk, adopting AI, and adjusting operations to protect margins. 


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Watsco Plans to Acquire Texas-Based Jackson Supply

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
April 29, 2026

Founded in 1972, Jackson Supply is one of the Sunbelt’s largest HVAC distributors, with sales of $230 million in 2025.



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