7 Predictions for HVAC in 2026
Barton James, president and CEO of ACCA, didn’t mince words when summing up last year. “2025 was a freaking train wreck,” he said. “It was tough.” What is coming down the pipeline for 2026? We asked...
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5 Realistic Ways AI Can Empower Your HVAC Business in 2026
If you own or operate an HVAC business, you already know how much success depends on timing, efficiency, and great people. Between managing teams, scheduling jobs, and keeping up with customers, the administrative side of the business can feel...
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Trane Technologies and AWS Collaborate to Accelerate Energy Efficiency and Building Decarbonization
SWORDS, Ireland — Trane Technologies and Amazon announced results through advanced AI to improve energy efficiency and decarbonization in key real estate assets. The project, powered by Trane Technologies through BrainBox AI, in...
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One Year Review: Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Trade Surge
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. Secretary of Labor, spent the last year running one of Washington’s quieter agencies. She recently gave a recap of the agency’s efforts to improve the skilled trades workforce, while also delving into...
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Cautious Confidence: Contractors Staring Down Price Pressures, Workforce Shortages, and AI Escalation in 2026
2025 was defined by a chaotic refrigerant transition, constantly evolving code and efficiency changes, and a number of wild policy shifts. But heading into 2026, contractors are feeling something the industry hasn’t experienced in years...
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ServiceTitan’s 2025 AI in the Skilled Trades Report
LOS ANGELES — ServiceTitan released its first annual industry report focusing on AI in the Skilled Trades. The report surveyed over 1,000 contractors across multiple residential and commercial verticals and found that trades businesses are...
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Where Contractors Really Get Their Product Info
AI and digital tools are everywhere, and HVAC is no exception. But when it comes to researching new HVAC products on the market, contractors aren’t asking ChatGPT. They’re still getting most of their product information from...
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Daikin Applied Invests $163 Million in R&D Test Lab
MINNEAPOLIS — Daikin Applied announced a $163 million investment to build a research and development test lab at its Plymouth, Minnesota headquarters. The new 71,000-square-foot lab has already begun phased commissioning of...
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Nebraska-Omaha, Tech Startup Join Forces on Next-Gen HVAC Leak Detection
For HVAC contractors tired of flying blind on leaky VRF systems, help may finally be on the way: A new Texas-Nebraska partnership promises to arm service techs with AI tools that can sniff out refrigerant losses fast – before energy bills...
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How Cloud and AI Are Rewiring Building Efficiency
What’s really shifted in HVAC automation over the past decade comes down to two big things: cloud computing getting cheap enough to actually use, and BACnet, an open communication protocol that lets different building systems talk to each...
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Modular Data Centers and AI: Essential Insights for MEP Professionals
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence workloads is transforming data center design and construction, posing new challenges and opportunities for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing professionals. As these demands grow, experts from across...
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