The last couple busy seasons, HVAC contractors have seen a high influx of calls due to remote work. There are steps HVAC companies can take to meet demand while also alleviating the stress of the season.
It appears that in the case of most employees, agreement with the concept of unions in principle does not translate into a willingness to vote a union into their workplaces.
Both Lowe’s Companies Inc. and The Home Depot Inc. are going after professional contractors by offering special programs designed to meet the needs of people who do this work for a living.
After a forced shutdown in Chicago last year, the HVAC super bowl was back at it in 2022. For me, one of the great pleasures of the AHR Expo is talking with manufacturers to get a better idea of the trends that the industry is currently experiencing.
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.
While many HVAC companies are prepared for booming growth and expansion these days, others within the industry may be in a better position to consider market consolidation instead.
With the shortage of trained HVAC technicians, universal HVAC parts are part of the solution, according to some contractors. These universal parts include hot surface ignitors, which offer the added benefit of taking up minimal truck inventory space.
While growth may be the case for a number of HVAC businesses, it’s not necessarily the future of every one. In fact, some of them are best positioned for market consolidation.