By combining Nexstar’s technical training with SkillCat’s modern delivery tools, the partnership aims to lower barriers to entry, improve upskilling pathways, and introduce more people into the trades —
supporting long-term industry growth through increased workforce accessibility and retention.
Most HVAC shops are staring at a retirement cliff. One Georgia contractor refused to wait for résumés that never came — and today his average technician is just 26.
Nick Davis, of MSD, is the recipient of the 2025 Tim Hartigan Loving Heart Award. The award celebrates a member who embodies generosity, connectivity, and the collaborative spirit that defines the Synergy network.
“We welcome the Whalen team as they join VAST and appreciate the opportunity to work with them to continue the great tradition of The Whalen Company as a manufacturer of superior products and flexible designs for the high-rise HVAC market in North America,” said Mark Heisz, CEO of VAST.
The AI era is turning data center cooling into a high-stakes water-energy negotiation, where evaporative efficiency, air-cooled resilience, and site-specific regulations collide — and where mechanical contractors are expected to keep systems clean, compliant, and maintainable from startup onward.
With A2L refrigerants now making up 91% of central ducted unit sales, HARDI says the transition is effectively complete — and all eyes are on EPA to fix installation deadline risks for remaining R-410A stock.
Located in Dallas, this expansion will enhance NOARK’s ability to increase local inventory, design and assemble products within North America, and deliver faster, more responsive service to its customers.
Metasys 15.0 can be scaled across multiple buildings and sites, bringing advantages to industries such as healthcare systems, data centers and large campuses, while enhancing uptime and efficiency.
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