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HVACR Industry Must Work Harder To Retain Technicians

Lack of labor is becoming an almost insurmountable problem

March 1, 2022

Everyone seems to be talking about the labor shortage these days. The labor shortage has been a big problem in the HVACR industry for decades, and from all indications, things are going to get worse before they get better.

Pros Team Up to Teach Skilled Trades

Partnership Aims to Help HVACR, Plumbing Contractors Grow Talent

Matt Jachman

February 24, 2022

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Facing a severe U.S. labor shortage in the skilled trades, professionals in those fields are joining forces to help local contractors grow technical talent in their back yards.

Dana Peterson, the Conference Board’s chief economist.

Experts Expect Inflation to Stick Around

Price increases slow, but costs continue to climb

Ted Craig

February 21, 2022

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While many economists and others still believe high prices will pass, many now see them lingering longer than first expected.

Turn the Great Resignation Into the Great Reshuffle

Kyle Gargaro

January 31, 2022

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In 2021, an average of 3.9 million workers quit their job in a given month. Things have changed during this pandemic and everyone is rethinking almost every aspect of their life.

Magid Releases Safety Matters Guide on Mask Effectiveness

Looks at N95 respirator and other masks’ effectiveness against COVID-19

January 17, 2022

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To help educate safety managers and others on mask safety and choosing the right masks, Magid released a comprehensive guide as part of its “Safety Matters” series.

Healthy Habits Crucial for HVAC Contractors, Technicians

Small steps start the journey to a better lifestyle

Ted Craig

January 17, 2022

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Business owners take care of their companies by taking care of themselves. There is plenty of information available on diet and nutrition these days, but not all of it is valid.

Cleanest Truck Competition Was A Win For Company Culture

Alek Ivanov

December 8, 2021

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This year, my company started a new initiative — a clean truck competition — that has since then evolved into so much more.

Construction Industry Struggles With Mental Health Issues

HVACR associations offer services to help members in need

Joanna R. Turpin

December 3, 2021

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In 2020, the CDC found that men working in construction had a suicide rate that was about four times higher than the general population.

Fieldpiece Instruments and SkillsUSA Join Forces to Deliver Scholarships Supporting the HVACR Industry

Ten Fieldpiece #MasteroftheTrade HVACR Scholarships Now Available to SkillsUSA Students

December 1, 2021

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Fieldpiece Instruments announced it has joined forces with SkillsUSA to present $25,000 in scholarship opportunities as a way to give back to the industry it serves.