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HVAC associations are also looking to the future, anticipating the trends, opportunities, and challenges in a post-COVID market.

What inventory strategies should contractors be using to be sure their customers can get the products when they need them?

The HVAC industry serves a critical role in keeping hotel patrons and employees both safe and comfortable.

As life slowly shifts back to normal, how should contractors handle their marketing strategy?

For contractors who want to help low-income households lower their utilities and raise comfort, while also turning a profit, getting into weatherization could be a great choice.

While some contractors fabricate sheet metal in-house and others outsource that work, both groups can benefit from a few best practices.

For Arlyn L. (“Duke”) Moore, making the industry better means inventing a product to make technicians’ jobs easier.

Contractors can create high-quality content for homeowners. This allows a contractor to present themselves as an expert.

Portable cooling has seen kindled interest as a result of the prior year.

When homeowners purchase a Nest product, Google will connect the customers to a qualified installer, a “Nest Pro.”

Controls-Con, presented by Cochrane Supply on May 5-7, 2021, discussed the impact of smart controls on the building industry.

This strong housing market keeps some in the HVAC industry optimistic about future sales opportunities.

Contractors can benefit from knowing the advantages of high-end comfort technology, how to service it, and how to sell it.

Even if a system is replaced, if ductwork is undersized, the homeowner won’t be getting the best bang for their buck.

The industry events situation is still fluid. With that in mind, industry associations took the time to share their plans for events later this year.

The prospect of a $15/hour minimum wage briefly took national attention while Congress was hashing out details of the COVID-19 relief bill.

Contractors want both timely and successful troubleshooting. Experience helps technicians achieve both.

Technological developments are consistently improving the tools technicians have to use.

Scholarships can help people who are looking for an affordable career without being weighed down by student debt.

While contractors may well be using social media for marketing sales and such, the tool can also be used for much more than that.