An economist forecasts economic growth for the next four years but warns contractors will face sustained inflation-driven cost pressures before a projected downturn in 2030.
Despite signs of improvement heading into 2026, conditions remain fragile. Affordability pressures, tight lending standards, and elevated material costs are still shaping how — and where — projects move forward.
Winter is closing in, and long-range forecasters are calling this season “mostly mild with pockets of wild.” Both the Old Farmer’s Almanac and AccuWeather see a weak-to-neutral La Niña shaping a split jet stream — meaning moisture pushed south and uneven cold across the country.
While the path to predictive maintenance requires investment and change, the long-term benefits make it one of the smartest moves a building owner/operator can make. The future isn’t reactive — it’s predictive, and it’s already here.
On Demand Tariffs, tax incentive elimination, and refrigerant shortage. These were just a few stories about the HVAC industry in 2025. What does 2026 have in store?