Mixed signals cloud consumer financing approval outlook
While nationwide FICO scores remain stable, credit delinquencies are at 12-year highs, creating an uncertain financing approval environment
Economy
Labor costs top residential contractors’ concerns, ServiceTitan report finds
The company on Tuesday published its second annual Residential Services Report, based on a survey of over 1,000 residential contractors
Inside Ace Hardware’s bet on home services
A conversation about why the 100-year-old hardware retailer is acquiring HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies
Carrier execs confident in residential market despite regulatory uncertainty
The company's CEO and CFO remain confident in the residential landscape, despite the waves being made by the new administration
Financing applications for repairs jump 37% in 2024, report finds
The second in a two-part series of takeaways from HARDI's 'State of the Channel' report, including industry trends, data, and contractor input
Inside Air Pros’ bankruptcy filing
The company on Sunday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Georgia, as part of a year-long restructuring effort
U.S. HVAC revenues eclipse $150 billion, report shows
The first in a two-part series of takeaways from HARDI's 'State of the Channel' report, including industry trends, data, and contractor input
NearU Services founder on organic growth, M&A, and the technology dilemma
A conversation about organic performance, the 'why' behind M&A, technology's 'shiny object' dilemma, and more
HVAC shipments pop 30% to kick off 2025
Combined shipments of central air conditioners and heat pumps jumped 30 percent in January, marking 10 straight months of growth
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