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Three Tech Developments to Mitigate the Service Skills Shortage

August 24, 2022

The current market and jobs economy has left service organizations with a staffing challenge. That’s why the following three tech-led developments can make operations more efficient.

Economic Headwinds Going Into Second Half of 2022

Supply chain issues, high gas prices, rising interest rates, and inflation are weighing on HVAC industry

Joanna R. Turpin

August 18, 2022

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The year started out strong for the HVAC industry, but there are economic headwinds going into the second half of 2022.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Recruiting and Retaining Young Talent

August 14, 2022

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In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Hannah Belloli, business management editor for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Colleen Keyworth, sales and marketing director for Contractors Online Access.

Service World Expo 2022 to Address Industry Obstacles

Residential service contractors seek answers to new struggles

July 27, 2022

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This October, the Service World Expo is being held to address industry concerns, such as labor shortages and supply chain disruptions.

The Case of the Ghost Employee

Hiring turned out to be only the first step

Ted Craig

June 18, 2022

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Finding employees today remains a major challenge for almost all HVAC contractors. But for one commercial firm, the issue was just getting a new employee to show up for his first day.

Strikepoint Group Holdings Launches Technician Training Program

Program to address skilled worker shortage

June 2, 2022

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SGH has launched HGH Technical Training Center, a technical training facility and program designed to infuse a new class of workers into the skilled trades.

A ‘Gray Tsunami’ Is Hitting the HVACR Industry

Older techs are retiring in droves, but finding ways to keep them around could be beneficial

Joanna R. Turpin

May 26, 2022

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The labor shortage is hitting the HVACR industry hard, leading some contractors to look for ways to hang on to their older technicians.

Employees of C&C Heating and Air Conditioning in Roseville, Michigan.

HVAC Contractors Explain Why Employees Leave

Finding balances, providing support go a long way toward retention

Ted Craig

April 28, 2022

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Many people leave the trade because they find themselves spending too much time working rather than spending time with their families or pursuing outside interests. So how can contractors help?

Clint Black at this year’s Winsupply Inc. biennial conference.

Major HVAC Distributor Marks Success, Challenges

Winsupply’s biennial conference brings together local owners, top execs, vendors

Matt Jachman

April 21, 2022

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Representatives of one of the country’s major HVAC wholesalers gathered recently to celebrate their successes and discuss the industry landscape at the Winsupply Inc. biennial conference and vendor showcase in mid-March.