‘Make America Skilled Again’: Trump administration bets on apprenticeships
A look at the administration's initiative to bolster the trades by investing in apprenticeships and modernizing workforce programs
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May’s most popular stories
Our five most-read stories of the month, including three tablespoons of M&A and two teaspoons of R-454B moves
Q&A: Offer flexibility — without sacrificing growth, with Wisetack
A conversation with Wisetack about how HVAC businesses are using zero-interest financing to close bigger jobs, convert more bids, and more
HVAC distributor sales accelerate in April, data shows
The month marked a positive start to Q2, following the first quarter, in which sales (a proxy for contractor sales) grew five percent a month
Ferguson leans into HVAC with bet on dual-trade contractors
The company on Tuesday reported better-than-expected earnings, driven particularly by growth in its HVAC business
June, July face tough weather comps — but a warm forecast
U.S. cooling demand in June and July 2024 ran above normal levels, though a warm summer forecast may help offset the tough comps
U.S. to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
The president said Friday that the U.S. will double the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent, effective June 4
Rheem parent moves forward with Fujitsu HVAC acquisition
The company has completed its tender offer for Fujitsu's HVAC subsidiary, nearly five months after announcing the deal
The ‘big, beautiful bill’: What’s in it for contractors
The legislation, now on its way to the Senate, proposes a handful of changes that impact contractors, including key tax incentives
Voomi Supply CEO on tariffs, refrigerant supply, and digital demand
A conversation about today's dynamics, including the ripple effect of tariffs, refrigerant supply, and e-commerce demand