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Home » Keywords: » construction and HVAC

Items Tagged with 'construction and HVAC'

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 1960: The $11,950 Heat Pump Home

Contractor partnership slashes costs on affordable model homes
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
June 4, 2026

In 1960, a Clearwater, Florida, builder and HVAC contractor teamed up to offer a heat pump-equipped model home for $11,950 — and buyers responded quickly. 


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Why Majestic Steel is Investing in Modular Homes

To connect its steel supply chain directly with the booming market for factory-built homes in hurricane-prone regions
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
May 12, 2026

Majestic Steel is investing in modular homes to leverage its steel expertise and meet surging demand for resilient, affordable housing in the rapidly growing South.


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Fraud in HVAC: Why Companies Are at Risk and How to Prevent It

A strong company culture can reduce cases of fraud and theft
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
May 11, 2026

Construction firms, and by extension, HVAC companies, lose a median of $250,000 per fraud case, and contractors are not immune to the growing risk.


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Four Questions Facing Commercial Contractors Right Now

Industry leaders tackle some of the current trends shaping the HVACR industry
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
April 23, 2026

At the MCAA convention, industry leaders unpacked four trends reshaping commercial mechanical contracting — from megaprojects to workforce challenges — and what they mean for the industry’s future. 


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Construction Stands Out While Most Sectors Shrink, But HVAC Contractors Face Labor Crunch

A look at how construction job growth is reshaping the HVAC labor market
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
April 9, 2026

Despite widespread job losses across most industries, the construction sector continues to add jobs and boost wages, leaving HVAC contractors in fierce competition for skilled workers amid rising costs.


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Home Depot Subsidiary to Acquire Mingledorff's

March 24, 2026

The move is part of The Home Depot’s plans for expanding its offerings for professional trades customers.



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Sustainable Stadiums: How U.S. Sports Venues Are Rewriting the Playbook on Environmental Impact

A look at how sports stadiums are evolving their sustainability strategies and what it means for contractors
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 12, 2026

New index reveals how sports venues are adopting data-driven sustainability practices, with special implications for HVAC and sheet metal contractors as more facilities move to year-round operations.


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When the Fine Print Isn’t Enough: Trust, Payment and Risk in Engineering Contracts

Guest columnist Dan Reider reflects on decades of work; revealing how contract language is often less important than personal integrity
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Dan Reider
February 23, 2026

A consulting engineer shares hard-earned lessons on why trust and partnerships can matter more than contractual details in the architecture and engineering business.


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Construction Job Growth Driven by Nonresidential Trades as Unions Expand Workforce

Nonresidential hiring and union apprenticeship growth drive strong job gains, but long-term outlook depends on federal infrastructure clarity
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
February 12, 2026

Construction employment jumped in January, yet industry leaders warn that future growth relies on stable investment and policy support.


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AGC 2026 Economic Outlook

Data Center Demand, Immigration Crackdowns, and AI Shape a Mixed Outlook for Construction in 2026

Subcontractors remain resilient in AGC report recap
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
January 8, 2026

While margins are compressed and contractors are still chasing fewer projects, there’s hope that long-stalled developments are finally moving forward.


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