HVAC Industry News
Headlines, vendor posts and podcast episodes from HVAC trade sources. Every story opens on the publisher's site.
- ACHR News
2001-2009: Boom Years for Residential A/C (opens achrnews.com in a new tab)
In 2001, an estimated 82.9 million U.S. homes, or about 77.5%, had some type of air-conditioning. By 2009, that number was an estimated 98.9 million homes, or 87%, meaning an increase of 16 million in the number of households with a/c. That’s a jump of more than 19%.
- HPAC Engineering
USGBC Launches TRUE v2 Zero-Waste Certification Program (opens hpac.com in a new tab)
Announced at Greenbuild in NYC, the updated rating system aims to help owners advance their decarbonization, business transformation, and circularity goals.
- Contractor Magazine
A Legacy of Service (opens contractormag.com in a new tab)
We talk with outgoing CEO of the PHCC Cindy Sheridan about her time in the leadership and her hopes for the future of the organization and of the skilled trades.
- ACHR News
Carrier Plans $600 Million Investment in Texas Manufacturing (opens achrnews.com in a new tab)
Carrier's investment at AllianceTexas, a 27,000-acre master-planned, mixed-use site in north Fort Worth, is expected to create 1,500 jobs in advanced manufacturing, engineering, and other fields.
- ACHR News
How HVAC Contractors Can Stay Busy in the Shoulder Season (opens achrnews.com in a new tab)
These five steps are key to making the shoulder season profitable.
- ACHR News
MOLD Act Would Expand HVAC Inspections in Military Housing (opens achrnews.com in a new tab)
The proposed MOLD Act would require independent inspections, environmental standards and stronger accountability measures in military housing to ensure mold, moisture and HVAC-related problems are addressed.
- ACHR News
Critical environments leave little room for measurement uncertainty (opens achrnews.com in a new tab)
Vaisala’s Humidity Measurement eGuide gives A&Es practical guidance on instrument selection, HUMICAP®️ and DRYCAP®️ sensor technology, and key considerations such as accuracy, stability, and calibration traceability.
- HPAC Magazine
Carrier investing over $600 million in major U.S. expansion (opens hpacmag.com in a new tab)
The Carrier Global Corporation has announced that it will …
- ACHR News
Leadership Transition at HVACR Distributor Sid Harvey's (opens achrnews.com in a new tab)
Bob Moody, the new president of Sid Harvey Industries, has held several leadership positions throughout his tenure with the company, including territory manager, regional sales manager, and national director of sales and marketing. In recent years, he has served in vice president roles, overseeing…
- ACHR News
Construction’s Next Generation of Leaders Is Already on the Payroll (opens achrnews.com in a new tab)
With nearly three-quarters of major contractors promoting CEOs from within, effective succession planning means giving promising employees broad leadership experience years before the top job opens.
- ACHR News
How HVACR and Mechanical Contractors Can Turn Field Data into Better Service Margins (opens achrnews.com in a new tab)
By connecting technicians, project teams, and accounting systems through a construction-specific ERP platform, HVACR contractors can turn real-time field data into stronger productivity, cash flow, and profitability.
- Cooling Post
ABB strikes transverse flux motor deal (opens coolingpost.com in a new tab)
USA: ABB has extended its relationship with Electric Torque Machines (ETM), which began in 2025, to develop and commercialise motors based on ETM’s patented transverse flux motor technology.... Read More...
- HVAC Insider
After the Build, What Comes Next? (opens hvacinsider.com in a new tab)
Author: Victor Rancour, CEO of Rocket Group Building a successful home service company is no small feat. The HVAC industry has long celebrated the contractor […] The post After the Build, What Comes Next? first appeared on HVAC Insider .
- HVAC Insider
Wrench & Rate Incorporates Convenience of Stripe to Help Contractors Quote Smarter for FREE! (opens hvacinsider.com in a new tab)
Created by a seasoned industry professional who understands real-world field operations, Wrench & Rate is a feature-rich freemium field-to-cash platform that delivers practical tools the […] The post Wrench & Rate Incorporates Convenience of Stripe to Help Contractors Quote Smarter for FREE! first…
- HVAC Insider
Trane Technologies Introduces First Data Center Thermal Management Kits in Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Forma (opens hvacinsider.com in a new tab)
New reference kits simplify engineering, help reduce redesign risk, and help accelerate deployment for high-density AI factories and data center projects Trane – by Trane […] The post Trane Technologies Introduces First Data Center Thermal Management Kits in Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Forma first…
- Plumbing & Mechanical
During a Business Sale, Keep Your Circle of Trust Small (opens pmmag.com in a new tab)
Confidentiality is critical when selling a business, as leaked information can jeopardize negotiations, employee retention, and customer relationships. From managing buyer inquiries to determining when to inform employees, careful planning can help protect a company's value and keep the sale on…
- Supply House Times
During a Business Sale, Keep Your Circle of Trust Small (opens supplyht.com in a new tab)
Confidentiality is critical when selling a business, as leaked information can jeopardize negotiations, employee retention, and customer relationships. From managing buyer inquiries to determining when to inform employees, careful planning can help protect a company's value and keep the sale on…
- Cooling Post
Carrier plans new $600m Fort Worth plant (opens coolingpost.com in a new tab)
USA: Carrier has announced plans to invest more than $600m over the next three years in a new advanced manufacturing and engineering centre in Fort Worth, Texas.... Read More...
- Plumbing & Mechanical
LIXIL Champions the Next Generation of Trade Professionals at WorldSkills 2026 (opens pmmag.com in a new tab)
Capturing the gold medal in the Plumbing and Heating Skill, Matthias Steiner exemplified the exceptional precision and craftsmanship that modern infrastructure urgently requires. Representing the United States, Charles Goede, a 20-year-old plumbing apprentice from Connecticut, also earned a Medal…
- Supply House Times
LIXIL Champions the Next Generation of Trade Professionals at WorldSkills 2026 (opens supplyht.com in a new tab)
Capturing the gold medal in the Plumbing and Heating Skill, Matthias Steiner exemplified the exceptional precision and craftsmanship that modern infrastructure urgently requires. Representing the United States, Charles Goede, a 20-year-old plumbing apprentice from Connecticut, also earned a Medal…