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Contractor consolidation dominated the early 2020s. Now the money is flowing into equipment — pushed by the rise of data-center cooling. 

Carrier’s new 10-14-ton rooftop heat pump unit has been installed at a large national retailer in upstate New York as part of ongoing field trials.

As repair costs rise, contractors who know how to frame replacement as peace of mind, comfort, and long-term value gain a clear advantage.

The mental image of a 45-year-old male tradesperson is costing you talent.

Over the past 250 episodes, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser have interviewed contractors, educators, manufacturers, trainers, and innovators who are shaping the industry. 

Proactive maintenance, smart scheduling, and open communication let technicians service busy commercial kitchens efficiently, minimizing disruption and keeping customers satisfied.

A perfect storm of South American mine disruptions, domestic hoarding, explosive demand from electrification and data centers, and new U.S. tariffs have driven copper inventories to historic lows, igniting an end-of-year price surge. 

EPA announced it will temporarily deprioritize enforcement of the installation ban for certain pre-2025 AC, heat pump, and commercial refrigeration equipment.

Powered by the proprietary LG Neural Engine, Multi V i uses onboard controls to monitor environmental conditions and operational data. 

After a year dominated by refrigerant chaos and shifting codes, contractors say 2026 finally feels familiar. But beneath the surface, price pressure, labor shortages, and AI are reshaping how they sell, staff, and serve their markets.