The Lowe’s Foundation donated $1.8 million to the skilled-trades programs at three colleges, and Klein Tools donated nearly 450 items — tools and other equipment — for use by the students.
The #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship will support 12 individual recipients with funds earmarked for their education in a college or postsecondary HVACR technology program.
The 2024 Service Operations Forum drew 68 industry professionals who met in a collaborative environment in which they shared strategies, insights, and experiences.
"Going forward, the pace of existing home sales is turning and mortgage rates are shrinking. This annual growth rate chart will be turning higher very soon," said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst.
The scholarships, which are for new instructors, were established to honor the memory of D. Brian Baker, an advocate for continued learning and professional development in the HVACR industry.
Marcone HVAC encompasses 12 distributors with 103 branches and five distribution centers that serve 18 U.S. states and the province of Ontario in Canada.
The Delta booth at the AHR Expo modeled integrated building control, IAQ, building energy management, surveillance, lighting, and industrial automation solutions that enable smarter facility management and monitoring and greater energy savings.