Facing a severe U.S. labor shortage in the skilled trades, professionals in those fields are joining forces to help local contractors grow technical talent in their back yards.
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HARDI Enlists SPARXiQ to Improve Benchmarking, Data Collection
HARDI announced a partnership agreement with SPARXiQ that makes SPARXiQ an endorsed partner for point-of-sale data collection and business analytics.
HVAC Field-Service Computer Software, Apps Becoming a Staple
Computer software for HVAC contractors has expanded from a business management tool into a versatile asset that can also serve as a technician’s assistant, warehouse clerk, salesperson, and more.
Bans on New Natural Gas Infrastructure Spread
A ban on the installation of natural gas infrastructure in new buildings is coming soon to a town near you, and the local HVAC industry needs to be prepared — or maybe not.
Armstrong Parties On — Again
Beer Park in this city’s French Quarter was hopping Monday night as hundreds of AHR Expo attendees quaffed brews and tucked into plates of seafood, tacos, and more during Armstrong Fluid Technology’s expo party.
Armstrong: GHG Reduction Goal Met
On its way toward the goal of zeroing out the carbon footprint of its facilities by 2030, Armstrong Fluid Technology helped customers realize significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings of their own.
OSHA Drops Vaccinate-or-Test Mandate
The federal emergency vaccinate-or-test mandate that applied to companies with 100 or more workers was dropped with little fanfare on January 25.
HVAC 2022: Another Year of Economic Churn
Despite ongoing turmoil in the economy, much of it linked to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, analysts see upsides for the HVAC sector in 2022.
Supreme Court Halts Vaccine-or-Test Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of a stay of the mandate from OSHA, which would have applied to businesses with over 100 employees and affected more than 80 million workers.
E-Stores Click With National HVAC Firm
One of the nation’s largest HVAC companies is leveraging e-commerce to change the way homeowners and business owners shop for heating and air conditioning products and installation work.
Women in HVACR Event Breaks Attendance Record
A year after the coronavirus pandemic forced its conference to go virtual, Women in HVACR returned to an in-person event this past October 2021.
Workplace Vaccine-or-Test Mandate On Again
The Biden administration’s coronavirus vaccine mandate for employers with 100 or more workers is on again — for now.
