Not only are the right data-driven leaders required, HVAC contractors also need to go through the necessary process to build a data culture within their company.

Jordan Lilland’s time in the Marine Corps made for a respectable, quick-learning, HVAC technician.

The ACHR NEWS talked with HVAC professionals about what the new year holds.

Back in December, The ACHR NEWS toured the Big Ass Fans facility in Lexington, Kentucky. While we were there we had the opportunity to tour the company’s facility and with its research and development center, and chat with general manager of industrial business lines, Andrew Koukis for the latest episode of the NEWSMakers podcast.

Food retailers shared their concerns and experiences with refrigeration systems that use alternative refrigerants at the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI’s) 2023 Energy & Store Development Conference.

The EPA initially faced backlash from the industry regarding the sell-through mandate for certain HVAC systems. The Agency revised the provision by allowing one additional year, until January 1, 2026.

Hiring platforms provide predictive analysis using updated data from those already working in the trades to show contractors which job candidates will be successful and stay with a company and which ones won’t, pre-hire.

Homeowners mostly want to install high-efficiency equipment because of the comfort it brings and rebates associated. If contractors know what to highlight about the equipment, it can sell itself.

A recent survey found that the most important factor to homeowners when deciding whether or not to purchase HVAC equipment, is contractor reputation.

Though she didn’t ever think she could be an HVAC apprentice herself, Jessica Bannister inspires both those considering the industry and those in it.