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I Touched AI — It Didn’t Bite

The HVAC industry's AI anxiety may be missing the point

Maria Taylor

June 9, 2026

Brainbox, Trane execs say AI isn't replacing techs, it's replacing guesswork

HARDI Says Shipments Have Bottomed. Now Comes the Hard Part

Are shipments done sinking, or is that just wishful thinking?

Maria Taylor

May 20, 2026

HARDI’s data suggests the HVAC industry may be exiting the inventory correction phase — but it has not yet entered a demand-driven growth phase.

Guest Blog

Here's the place for you to provide your commentary. Our Guest Blog invites all those in the HVACR industry to participate and converse with readers of The NEWS. Read More

Do Your Employees Really Know Why Service Companies Charge So Much?

Reviewing finances with employees can erase misunderstandings

Rich Schuster

June 21, 2019

Unless you do financial training, your employees will see the “stuff” that it takes to run the business, but will have no clue of the true costs.

John Harris

January 9, 2019

In just about every industry, the traditional title of the person in charge of sales is ‘sales manager.’ We now believe that to be most effective, the sales manager job description (and title) must evolve from being a manager to becoming a leader.

Editor's Blog

The editors of The NEWS have something to say... and we want to hear back from you! Here's our take on the news of the day. What's yours? Read More

Job Interview at School a Learning Experience

District seeks skilled HVAC personnel, but budget constraints limit the applicant pool

Ron Rajecki

December 13, 2017

A friend of mine runs the mechanical systems group at a data center. It’s a decent job and he likes it most of the time. But, like many people, he sometimes wonders if there might be a little greener grass or new horizons to be found elsewhere. So when a local school district let it be known they were looking for an experienced HVAC guy to take care of the systems at their brand-new combined high school/middle school, he looked into it. And the interview experience was eye-opening.

Don’t Lose Your Top Talent to Competitors

Nicole Krawcke

December 6, 2017

Industry professionals have been placing their focus on recruiting new people to the trades – as they should. But, let’s not forget about the other half of the equation – keeping your current talent.

Business Management Blog

Read the latest developments and trends in HVAC business management, from employee satisfaction and customer relations, to marketing and talent acquisition. Read More

Wage and Hour Audits May Be Coming to Employers

HVAC contractors should take the necessary steps to ensure their compliance

Richard D. Alaniz

October 17, 2021

FLSA wage and hour violations are among the most common employer errors in the workplace.

How to Form a Results-Getting Relationship with a Marketing Agency

Ask good questions to get the most out of your relationship with your agency

Alicia Johnston

September 10, 2021

What will make or break a potential agency relationship is the questions that you ask and whether you can follow along with their proposed plan or strategy.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.