HVAC
Most of U.S. in for a hotter-than-normal June: Outlook
The Pacific Northwest has the highest chance — 60 to 70 percent — of experiencing above-normal temperatures during the month
Economy
HVACPlumbing
Trump admin to extend financial aid to skilled trades training in July
The Workforce Pell Grant program could make HVAC training more affordable, with students expected to receive about $2,200 each, depending on program length
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Inside the $40 million ‘Hurricane Lab’ stress testing America’s roofs
How insurers are using full-scale storm simulations to expose roofing failure points — and what it means for contractors
Roofing
Roofing wholesale prices ticked up slightly in April
Compared to April 2025, the reading is up 0.75 percent, per the BLS — and 31 percent over the past five years, since April 2021
Plumbing
Plumbing wholesale prices didn’t budge in April
Compared to April 2025, the index is up 8.6 percent — and 31.9 percent over the past five years, since April 2021
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Homeowners ‘selective’ about home service spending amid budget pressures: Survey
Rising costs are affecting homeowners’ spending on repairs and upgrades, a new Housecall Pro survey highlights
HVAC
HVAC wholesale prices ticked up in April
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' release marked the largest monthly gain since October 2025
Plumbing
Residential market is “challenged,” says Ferguson CEO
Housing starts are weaker than last year, and PVC pipe, copper, and fuel costs are up, the company noted
Plumbing
Residential water heater shipments slide in March, Q1
Shipments of residential gas storage water heaters fell 2.9 percent year-over-year during the month, while electric water heater shipments declined by 5.7 percent
Roofing
Owens Corning warns of muted roofing demand ahead
The building products giant cited lower storm-related carryover demand as an ongoing headwind during its Q1 earnings call