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The economy shed jobs — construction didn't

Aug 12, 2026

The economy shed jobs — construction didn't

July's report was ugly. The trades line was the exception — and it tells you not to expect cheaper techs.

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The government just doubled what you can borrow

Aug 11, 2026

The government just doubled what you can borrow

$10 million in SBA-backed money — and the catch that decides who gets it.

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Trane's $12 billion backlog is a lead-time warning

Aug 10, 2026

Trane's $12 billion backlog is a lead-time warning

The third HVAC giant's Q2 confirmed where 2026 demand actually is — and flagged a lead-time risk hiding in good news.

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OSHA's summer heat crackdown quietly lapsed in April

Aug 9, 2026

OSHA's summer heat crackdown quietly lapsed in April

Don't celebrate — the citations, and seven states, didn't go anywhere.

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The second HVAC giant told you where the work is

Aug 8, 2026

The second HVAC giant told you where the work is

Lennox cut its full-year outlook on soft housing — but the detail underneath is the part you can actually use.

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The size of the job market just shrank

Aug 7, 2026

The size of the job market just shrank

The government's own tally says there's less building this year — but not evenly. Here's which side of your book is exposed.

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A 50% tariff hits cement Aug 19

Aug 6, 2026

A 50% tariff hits cement Aug 19

Plywood, doors and paint from Canada, too — and "USMCA-compliant" won't save you.

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Carrier sold more and made less

Jul 28, 2026

Carrier sold more and made less

The biggest name in HVAC just got squeezed on margin. If it can't fully price through, neither can you.

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