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House reps seek to boost CTE funding amid HVAC labor crunch

House reps seek to boost CTE funding amid HVAC labor crunch

A letter began circulating in the House to increase the level of Perkins funding this year, which supports HVAC programs nationwide

90-day tariff pause brings some relief to the HVAC industry

90-day tariff pause brings some relief to the HVAC industry

The President on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause for over 75 countries, lowering their tariff rates to a flat 10 percent

HVAC’s Q1: M&A, Trump, and bankruptcy

HVAC’s Q1: M&A, Trump, and bankruptcy

A snapshot of first-quarter headlines from around the industry, by month

Our most-read stories of March

Our most-read stories of March

The EPA's big announcement, a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, a look at Ace Hardware's HVAC play, and more

Contractors spared as Treasury scraps ownership reporting rule

Contractors spared as Treasury scraps ownership reporting rule

Certain contractors are no longer required to report their owners' personal information to the Treasury Department

Industry groups launch ‘Careers in Trades Week’

Industry groups launch ‘Careers in Trades Week’

SMACNA, in collaboration with other trade groups, is launching the first national 'Careers in Trades Week' in April

HVAC distributor revenues up 3.5% to start 2025

HVAC distributor revenues up 3.5% to start 2025

HARDI members' January sales grew 3.5 percent year-over-year, according to its latest Trends report, encompassing nearly 500 distributors

Our most-read stories of February

Our most-read stories of February

The new administration's moves, replacements, and a look at the HVAC consumer

A look at 10 years of HVAC shipments

A look at 10 years of HVAC shipments

AHRI's recent December shipment report wraps up 2024, providing a complete look at the past decade of HVAC shipments

HVAC distributor sales pop 14% to close out 2024

HVAC distributor sales pop 14% to close out 2024

December marked the best sales growth month of 2024 for HARDI distributors, according to its latest Trends report