People from all over the world came together with a shared purpose: to learn, grow, and help one another succeed. I sat with plumbers from Georgia during one session, and over lunch, I joined a group from Wisconsin. We talked about everything from the unique challenges of running a business in different regions to funny on-the-job stories that reminded us all why we love this industry.
The tool centralizes material lists, order tracking, delivery preferences, pricing visibility and team collaboration.
September 23, 2025
The Home Depot has introduced a digital Project Planning tool aimed at helping professional contractors organize and manage complex jobs through a single platform.
Faced with costly turnover and a tightening labor market, Cooper’s Plumbing & Air partnered with Reins to launch an equity-based incentive system that gives employees real ownership in the business. The approach has boosted retention, strengthened culture, and offers a model for how contractors can keep teams engaged beyond paychecks alone.
Celebrated speakers Sarah Wells and Jon Acuff will headline the three-day event, slated for Jan. 6-9.
August 5, 2025
Sarah Wells, inspirational speaker with more than a decade of experience, will conduct the opening ceremony while Jon Acuff, author, will host the closing ceremony.
Commercial business continues to succeed despite persistent labor shortages and rising costs.
July 14, 2025
ServiceTitan released its third annual Commercial Service Market Report, which surveyed over 1,000 commercial owners and executives across the trades. The report reveals that 66% of commercial contractors said they entered 2025 with stable or growing revenues, even as they have faced persistent headwinds like a skilled labor shortage (52%), rising labor and overhead costs (45%), and longer material lead times (31%). More than half (53%) expressed optimism about the market.
Are you easy to do business with? You might think so, but there's always room for improvement. Here are twelve ways to make it easier for others to work with you. How many do you practice?
HVAC leaders gather to share HR strategies, tackle challenges, and build stronger teams.
June 6, 2025
From onboarding best practices to mental health in the trades, The Unified Group’s HR Forum delivered actionable strategies and honest dialogue to help HVAC companies lead with empathy, build stronger teams and embrace a culture of growth