HVAC & Plumbing News
From Jobsite to Instagram: How HVACR Influencers Are Recruiting Gen Z
When they’re not busy at their day jobs, installing and servicing equipment or managing a contracting business, three Millennial HVACR professionals are using social media to build the next generation of technicians. Patrick Finley, Jessica Bannister, and Ben Poole are among the influencers on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms vital in attracting people to…
Read MoreHVACR Manufacturer’s Summit Brings Global Industry Leaders Together to Confront the Growing Workforce Readiness Gap
The National HVACR Education Conference will host a landmark session this March designed to redefine how the next generation of HVACR professionals are trained. The HVACR Manufacturer’s Summit: Preparing the Workforce for the Systems of Tomorrow will unite the world’s leading HVACR manufacturers on one stage with a shared mission: to confront the growing disconnect…
Read More7 Predictions for HVAC in 2026
Tariffs aren’t going anywhere, Silicon Valley wants a chiller, and commercial HVAC pulls ahead: Experts talk the next year in HVAC Barton James, president and CEO of ACCA, didn’t mince words when summing up last year. “2025 was a freaking train wreck,” he said. “It was tough.” What is coming down the pipeline for 2026?…
Read MoreThe Smarter Path to Reliable HVAC in Older Buildings
Every building occupant expects reliable, energy-efficient air conditioning. Yet many facility teams — especially those managing older or leased buildings — know how difficult that can be to deliver. Much of today’s commercial stock still relies on legacy systems that are outdated, inefficient, and costly to keep running. That gap between expectation and reality creates…
Read MoreWinsupply Inc. Makes Strategic Hire for West Coast Growth
The Winsupply Family of Companies is growing its West Coast presence as it adds another person responsible for coaching and recruiting entrepreneurs in wholesale distribution. Keith Hubbard joined Winsupply Inc., a national wholesale distributor based in Moraine, Ohio, in early November as an Area Leader to serve Winsupply Local Companies and recruitment efforts on the…
Read MoreLeveraging Visual Tools for Enhanced Employee Engagement and Safety
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Keeping a safe workplace is more than just a legal requirement. It’s also a…
Read MoreCraig Wilson Reflects on 20 Years as American Recruiters Franchise
– Craig Wilson, CFSP, American Recruiters Franchise Owner – CHICAGO It was May, 1999, and I was finishing up a consulting project for Carl Carieri, who was at the time, the co-owner with Gino Scialdone, of American Recruiters. Their successful Executive Search Firm was positioning itself to roll out a franchising model for recruiters who…
Read More2019 AHR Expo Education Program Offers First-look at What’s Ahead for HVACR in the Coming Year
The 2019 AHR Expo announced its full lineup for the 2019 Education Program, including more than 120 sessions of free seminars, professional certifications and continuing education courses. The Education Program continues to grow each year and is the most comprehensive, all-inclusive opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders about trends and best practices in HVACR.…
Read MoreCarrier Transicold Northern Ireland Retains Network Service Partner of the Year Award
For the second year running, County Down-based Carrier Transicold Northern Ireland was named Network Service Partner of the Year at Carrier Transicold UK’s Performance Assessment and Competitive Excellence (PACE) awards. Carrier Transicold, which operates in the UK as Carrier Transicold (UK) Limited, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United…
Read MoreMiddleton HVAC Celebrates 20 Years
Middleton Heating and Air is celebrating their 20th Anniversary by launching the HVAC 123 Pilot Project. They are teaming up with Radio One and collecting school supplies in prep for the 3rd Annual Prep for Success Back to School Drive Saturday, August 25th from 10am to 1pm at the Trinity Family Life Center. Kania Burnette from…
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