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

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. 

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

A recent study set out to measure just exactly what our beloved four-legged doggy friends contribute to indoor air quality (IAQ). What researchers found was that in some cases, pets can rival — and even exceed — the impact of the humans living in the home. For HVACR contractors, the data is a way in.  

From heavy machinery to hands-on demonstrations, the community got a front-row-seat look at the careers that keep the world turning, a press release from Bring Back the Trade said.

Autonomous buildings powered by AI could reduce emergency service calls by predicting and addressing issues before they happen. But rather than replacing HVAC contractors, the shift is expected to change how they work. 

ClimaCall was created to help HVAC companies manage service calls, technicians, customers, estimates, contracts, payments, and daily operations faster and with less chaos.

A magnet, a thermometer, and the right pressure readings can tell you everything about a failing reversing valve.