Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital twin, VR & AR, hydrogen fuel—all technologies pointing to the future of our industry. It’s really no wonder that the circulator industry—with the addition of Bluetooth-enabled technology and accompanying apps, for example—is moving into the 21st century as well. Couple that with US DOE mandates for efficiency, and you have the Read more
John Mesenbrink
What was once the Frozen Tundra is now the Heated Tundra? This sneak peek into the latest from the Hub on the Road series that takes the team to contractor Tweet/Garot’s Wrightstown, Wis. prefab shop and a visit to the mechanical room at Lambeau Field to see how this venerable stadium keeps its visitors comfortable Read more
Over the past few years—wink, wink COVID—the industry has seen a rise in purchasing activity between plumbing and HVAC companies and private equity firms and other outside influences—coming in and gobbling up already successful contracting shops with a message of making them better. Sure, it’s a smart exit strategy as well for those looking to Read more
Viessmann and Carrier align; Uponor rebuffs Aliaxis. Are we seeing a renewed “trend” toward consolidation in the PHVAC industy? Inflation, fuel prices, war, supply chain, electrification, and economy woes are all factors for potential wholesale changes. Over the past month, there has been heavy movement in the industry to suggest such a thing. In a Read more
Last week, the Mechanical Hub Team was onsite to visit the Iowa Build My Future event, where 5,500 kids from across the state were bussed to experience the hands-on trade job fair. Here is a video that accurately describes the event. https://youtu.be/rWG8JLM07k4 Read more