With a shrinking labor pool and stiff competition from other industries, HVAC needs to reevaluate its recruitment strategies if it wants to stay ahead in 2025.
With the CHIPS Act requiring 60 votes for repeal, and development reaching mostly red districts, Trump's critique appears unlikely to translate into legislative action.
At the 2025 AHR EXPO, organizations discussed the initiatives they’re taking to tackle the workforce shortage including bringing awareness to the industry, emphasizing company culture, providing necessary up-to-date training, and embracing technology and AI to ultimately, bringmore bodies in.
Low-GWP A2Ls provide a cost-effective alternative to pricier options like CO2 for commercial refrigeration equipment. They also feature a familiar architecture for technicians and deliver benefits such as energy efficiency and easier installation and maintenance.
The Treasury Department announced that it will not enforce penalties or fines against U.S. companies that do not register under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).