Articles by Austin Keating

Workers at Eaton’s IAM union plant face illegal “reinstatement fees” after resigning during a strike, sparking a federal complaint and highlighting ongoing disputes over union transparency and worker rights.

HVAC and sheet metal contractors now face higher costs, more paperwork, and sweeping supply chain uncertainty as over 400 new categories fall under Section 232 restrictions.

Deal brings established HVAC brands under the Lennox umbrella and aims to boost distribution, digital capabilities, and customer experience across the U.S. and Canada.

Pre-apprenticeship programs spark record growth among women and black workers in Illinois construction, outpacing national trends and reshaping the industry’s workforce.

The Labor Department’s new wage rule means thousands of skilled workers at Florida’s major federal sites will see steep pay cuts, with unions warning of weakened bargaining power and lower area standards.

Leaders from the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) across North America gather in New York to strategize against rising job insecurity for union sheet metal workers.

Photos from the project show the new stackable chiller modules, expanded piping, buffer tank, and rooftop fluid coolers – all key components of the library’s advanced, water-saving HVAC retrofit.

Senate and House bills keep funding steady – industry, consumer advocates, and Congress say the program saves money and bolsters U.S. manufacturing.

Kingspan is offering expanded domestic production capacity from Mattoon, Illinois, for data centers, healthcare, education, and more.