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Home » Keywords: » skilled trades

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The Emotional Roller Coaster That Is Selling An HVAC Company

Matt Michel joins the Newsmakers Podcast to discuss the highs, lows, and surprises that come with exiting a business.
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
June 16, 2026

Matt Michel breaks down why business owners should prepare for more than just the financial side of selling a company.


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Google Announces $50M Commitment to Supporting Skilled Trades

More than $265M is being invested in skilled trades programs
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
June 12, 2026

Google is committing $50 million to help develop training programs across the country to meet the demand for skilled trades workers in HVAC and other sectors. 


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Beyond the Wrench: Building Enterprise Value in Home Services

Branden Dickey shares how Conejo Services grew by investing in structure, leadership, and a multi-trade service model.
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Chris Lollini
June 3, 2026

In this episode of Beyond the Wrench, Branden Dickey of Conejo Services shares how the company moved from instinct-driven operations to a more disciplined, structured business model.


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ASA and PHCC Members Bring Unified Industry Voice to Capitol Hill

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
May 13, 2026

Among the primary topics discussed during congressional meetings was the need to strengthen workforce development initiatives and expand pathways into the skilled trades.


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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Ferris State Professors Talk Workforce Development, Recruiting and Retention in HVAC

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
April 23, 2026
In this episode of The Newsmakers Podcast, two Ferris State educators break down why students are not avoiding work, but often are not being shown the full scope of HVAC careers.
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The NEWSMakers Podcast: New Data Shows Repair Becoming a Bigger Driver for HVAC Contractors

Housecall Pro data showing repair revenue and, ticket prices, are rising
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
April 22, 2026
Drawing on Housecall Pro data from 2021 to 2025, Roland Ligtenberg explains why repair is gaining ground as replacement costs rise and workflows become more efficient.
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BlackRock Launches $100M Skilled Trades Initiative

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
April 5, 2026

In the first phase, BlackRock’s Future Builders initiative will deploy $100 million in grant capital to nonprofit and workforce development partners across multiple states over the next five years, reaching 50,000 workers. 


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Contractor Commerce Earns Certification in the ServiceTitan App Marketplace

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
April 1, 2026

By achieving certification in the ServiceTitan App Marketplace, Contractor Commerce joins a select group of software vendors who have completed the meticulous application process.


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Now Hiring 600,000 Workers: National Careers In Trades Week Builds Awareness

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
March 6, 2026

While U.S. workers are experiencing a stagnant job market with fewer job postings and positions that are harder to secure, well-compensated skilled trade job openings keep growing due to infrastructure and other projects vital to the economy.


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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Stop Blaming the Market - The Real Fix for HVAC Labor and Margin Pressure

CEO Warrior’s Jackie Sponsler explains why retention, incentives, and budgeting, not just hiring, determine contractor success
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
March 1, 2026
HVAC contractors struggling with labor and material pricing might just need a pricing overhaul, not more applicants.
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