HVAC
New skilled trades report sizes up the HVAC workforce
Employment of HVAC technicians and installers grew nearly 20 percent between 2019 and 2025, per the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades
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NWS issues final October temperature outlook
Above-normal temperatures are likely in the West and Florida, according to the agency
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Plumbing apprentice wins medal at “Olympics of skilled trades”
20-year-old Charles Goede just competed in the 2026 WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, China
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SBA lending to specialty trade contractors sinks this year
Approvals of the agency’s flagship 7(a) loans for specialty trade contractors fell 22 percent year over year in the first half of 2026
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HVAC buying indicator falls in August
An indicator of HVAC purchasing intent is down nine percentage points from a year ago
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AI concerns push Gen Z toward the trades: Report
Of 1,000 surveyed young adults aged 16-30, nearly half are learning or seriously considering a skilled trade
HVAC
NWS issues prelim October temperature outlook
The projection reveals that most of the country is leaning toward experiencing above-average temperatures next month
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HVAC, plumbing employment growth to lap all-occupation average through 2035: BLS
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data shows 10-year employment projections for field workers in the HVAC and plumbing industries
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Home Depot launches sweeping effort to steer kids toward the trades
The company announced a goal of providing 15 million introductions to the skilled construction trades by 2032