What do contractors overlook regarding financials?
Notes on pricing, average tickets, gross margins, and labor efficiency
Economy
The latest on the Home Energy Rebates
Two states have launched, nine more have been approved, and thirteen others are awaiting approval
Sila Services invests in 3D training for technicians
The company plans to integrate Interplay with its learning management system
Summer cooling demand jumps 19% year-over-year
From May to July, Cooling Degree Days (CDDs) rose by 19% compared to last year
How’s the U.S. consumer doing?
Deloitte published its "State of the US consumer" report for July
“We’re cautiously optimistic,” Trane CEO says about residential business
Trane reported Q2 earnings and shared its residential outlook
Carrier, Lennox report Q2 earnings, see residential volume growth ahead
Carrier generated $6.7 billion in revenue, and Lennox reeled in $1.45 billion
Bosch to buy Johnson Controls HVAC portfolio for $8 billion
The companies announced an agreement early Tuesday morning
The HVAC industry has seen consolidation — but it’s not over yet
A combination of consumer dynamics, fragmentation, and investor timelines will drive more consolidation
Inside HARDI’s “State of the Channel” report with Tim Fisher
HARDI's Director of Market Intelligence elaborates on the report's highlights