Executive Summary Six years of Voice of the Contractor data show a channel that is largely satisfied but increasingly pragmatic. Contractors value relationships and rate their primary suppliers positively, yet […]
Voice of the Contractor Data Reveals How HVAC Contractors Really Buy in 2025 Read More »
The HVACR industry is stronger when more people have a real chance to contribute, lead and build meaningful careers. That is why the Women in HVACR scholarships program, in partnership
Carrier and Women in HVACR Award $55,000 in Scholarships to Advance Women in the Trades Read More »
I’m a couple of weeks out from participating in my first HARDI Annual Conference, and I am genuinely looking forward to attending. The event always brings together a sharp mix
Heading to the HARDI Annual Conference Read More »
The team at John Burns Research & Consulting is painting a different picture of the next housing cycle. It is not a reset back to 2021-style demand. It is a
2026 Housing Market: What HVAC Channels Must Do Now Read More »
Watsco’s Q3 2025 results offered a sigh of relief for HVAC distributors and manufacturers watching the A2L refrigerant transition unfold. Earnings per share of $3.98 missed Wall Street consensus by
Watsco’s Q3 2025 Results: Better Than Feared, but Not Out of the Woods Yet Read More »
Data centers are perceived as a “huge” market opportunity by almost every manufacturer. Many distributors believe that they should be able to win some business there. Reps are expected to
Data Centers – an HVACR Distributor Opportunity Read More »
Last week I had the opportunity the Infor Velocity Days event held in Orlando. Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the information presented and the knowledge that
How Far Off “Typical” Are Your Processes? And What Is It Costing You? Read More »
TL; DR: To paraphrase the inestimable words of “Iron” Mike Tyson, plans rarely survive contact with the market. Like a sailboat tacking into the wind, the best distributors keep course-correcting
Midyear Course Correction: “Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth” Read More »
Jenny Brown and Deanna Lassiter explain how Mingledorff’s Caffeine and Coils became both a creative outlet and a living symbol of their transparency, innovation, and people-first culture. By Chuck Labow
Mingledorff’s Caffeine and Coils Podcast: How an 86-Year-Old Brand Stays Fresh Read More »
The third quarter of 2025 has been a rough ride for the HVAC industry. According to the William Blair’s 2025 HVAC Survey, distributors and manufacturers reported softening demand, persistent sticker
William Blair HVAC Survey 2025: Demand Cools, Repair Rises Read More »
