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Wastewater heat recovery and thermal energy networks are starting to push HVAC work outside the building and into district-scale systems 

Davis-Houk Mechanical, a union shop rooted in Coles County, has landed the full design-build contract for the retailer’s new three-building Store Support Center, now under construction and slated for completion by 2028.

Matt Michel breaks down why business owners should prepare for more than just the financial side of selling a company.

The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a challenge to Section 301 tariffs leaves Chinese import duties in place and HVACR supply-chain costs under continued pressure.

A new report from Field Promax indicates that about three hours per day of a technician’s paid time aren’t being optimized. 

EPA officials say changes to the 2023 Technology Transition Rule help unburden businesses, but HVAC industry associations say the rule will impact refrigerant demand and food retailer transitions to lower-GWP refrigeration systems.

The latest AHRI shipment data shows growth in cooling equipment like heat pumps and a/c in April, though the industry is still struggling with price increases. 

Connected HVAC systems and AI-driven diagnostics are helping contractors shift from reactive repairs to predictive maintenance. 

Only about 20% of homeowners enroll in maintenance plans, but contractors who scale memberships with connected systems are turning retention into higher productivity and stronger valuations. 

With strict new EPA rules around the low-GWP transition, a single subcontractor’s expired certification or missing insurance form can trigger heavy fines or halt a job entirely.