Women in HVACR

The Key to the HVAC Workforce Shortage: Appeal and Retain

How the industry is addressing the HVACR labor shortage head-on

March 7, 2025

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, bring more bodies in.

The Industry through a Gen Z Lens

Alyssa McCoy

Jane Sidebottom

February 16, 2025

Gen Z is beginning to redefine the skilled trades — is HVAC looking at them in the wrong light?

Women in HVACR Shine Bright in the Lone Star State

Members gathered in Dallas to learn about issues such as the refrigerant transition

Joanna R. Turpin

November 7, 2024

The recent Women in HVACR conference offered sessions aimed at advancing attendees' knowledge on industry topics such as the refrigerant transition, as well as building their leadership skills.

Servicing Customers With Meaningful Conversations

The perception of a salesperson has to change to create more work year-round

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 7, 2024

Contractors have to ensure their service agreements actually service customers, and have meaningful conversations with them to solve their problems.

Tradeswomen Discuss Recruitment, Retention, Engagement at PHCCCONNECT2023

Examining the steps plumbing and HVAC leaders can take to attract more women to the trades

Herb Woerpel

November 24, 2023

Through the event’s “Women in Industry” panel, six tradeswomen discussed their challenges, experiences, and more.

Women in HVACR Conference: Growing and Glowing

Over 400 members attended the 19th annual event earlier this month

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 25, 2022

The Women in HVACR conference went on without a hitch with over 400 members in attendance, 45 exhibiting sponsors, and an Ignite Gala that “set the roof on fire.”