If there is one conversation we love to explore in the pages of Snips, it is how the industry is changing. Yet since officially taking over the editorial reins of the magazine this summer, I’ve spoken with enough contractors to know that the industry has already changed — and those changes are far from over.

"NAHB commends President Trump for making retirement security an important national priority," says National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard in a statement. 

Videos are one of the best ways to help you stand out in today’s competitive online environment. They allow you to inject personality into your messages, build trust and connect with viewers on an emotional level.

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) Vice President of Government Affairs Palmer Schoening releases a statement in support of President Trump signing the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.

Employee pay and recruiting workers were among the seminar topics at a recent Mitsubishi contractor conference.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the HVAC industry is set to grow by more than 21 percent between now and 2022. If you find the idea of working in this exciting and vital sector an interesting one, there are several things you should know about the skills tomorrow’s employers will look for. But first, let’s have a word about “traditional” HVAC skills.

Why aren’t there more females in the HVAC/sheet metal industry?

With a passion for sealing ductwork, Mr. Hardcast knows his way around the HVAC industry. He believes in products that reduce ductwork air leakage, energy loss, and moisture intrusion.

“Managing the funnel,” “mastering an elevator pitch,” prospecting and qualifying, building the proposal and sealing the deal were among the topics discussed at the Unified Group’s Sept. 17-20 sales forum in Chicago.

The Gustave A. Larson Co. announced its 2016 sales representative award winners during a gathering for the 28th anniversary of its supplier evaluation program, Partners in Excellence and Quality.