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State of the Industry 2025: Contractors

Contractors Optimistic About Challenges Coming in 2025

Refrigerant transition, labor shortage, and shifting consumer behavior among issues to navigate

February 6, 2025

2025 is set to usher in a wave of refrigerant regulatory changes and contractors are bracing for what’s promising to be a transformative year.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Teaching Kids About HVAC

Kyle Gargaro

December 14, 2024

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ACCA’s Bart James and author Ryan Kiscaden stop by the podcast to talk about a new project to help introduce HVAC at a young age.

Creating the Talent You Need by Opening Your Own Training Academy

Contractors need to have clear visions and goals for the facility

Hannah Belloli

November 21, 2024

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To successfully open their own training facility, contractors have to thoughtfully decide on a curriculum, find or design a space that can house students and faculty plus all the needed equipment to train, secure the necessary finances, hire a credible lead instructor, and market it.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Women in the HVAC Industry

Kyle Gargaro

November 6, 2024

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Amy O’Grady from Women in HVACR talks about what needs to happen for more women to get into the HVAC industry.

De-risking the Labor Shortage: It’s all about Flow

Inefficient task assigning, data latency, and other challenges disrupt flow

Sandy Hamby

August 16, 2024

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Many people may find DLFO new and unfamiliar, but as many leading owners and construction firms have already discovered, its adoption is not difficult, and its undeniable benefits can come quickly with focused implementation.

3 Things Are Keeping Gen Z from Joining the Trades

Jobber Blue-Collar Reports showcases what HVAC contractors are up against

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2024

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The report showed 61% of the Gen Z respondents said their parents haven’t spoken to them about vocational school — or told them not to consider it.

How to Get More People Into HVAC

Modigent CEO explains different solutions to recruit young talent

Kyle Gargaro

August 14, 2024

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Modigent CEO shares top tips to recruit young talent into the HVAC industry.

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ServiceTitan Launches ServiceChannel Integration

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

July 25, 2024

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ServiceTitan announced its end-to-end integration with ServiceChannel, a platform for the procurement and delivery of facilities service.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Finding HVAC Employees

Kyle Gargaro

July 17, 2024

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Dan Bueschel from Modigent joins the NEWSmakers podcast to provide tips on finding HVAC employees.

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AI Can Help Solve Commercial Refrigeration Challenges

Tech shortages, leaky systems, and rising costs can all be mitigated with AI

Joanna R. Turpin

July 3, 2024

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The commercial refrigeration industry is grappling with a number of issues, including evolving regulations, technician shortages, and leaky equipment, but new AI solutions can help mitigate these challenges.