BLUE HAWK’s 13th Annual Winter Summit took business to new heights Jan. 20–22, 2026, as members and partners gathered in Crested Butte for three days of collaboration, connection, and winter adventure.

This year we are introducing a new, streamlined system designed to make completion easier. 

Steve Smith, editor, PHC News magazine, and Nicole Meyer, digital strategy manager and editor, RUGGED Mind and Body magazine, will discuss RUGGED and talk to other industry professionals about their personal and professional journeys and the importance of mental health and wellness in the trades.

This new strategic relationship will help PHCC and ACCA deliver greater member value and create new opportunities to strengthen the plumbing and HVAC contractor sectors for long-term growth.

As a result of the new electrical service offering, the company name has been adjusted to become Buckeye Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical. 

The partnership aims to elevate contact center performance, unlock advanced data capabilities and enhance customer experience to drive profitability.

Johnson brings a rare blend of hands-on HVAC product engineering and direct codes and standards experience.

New research shows the majority of teens would consider a job in the skilled trades over college knowing the pay is higher than average.

The new scholarship program opens doors for students who have the drive but not the resources, by providing free training, certifications, and direct pathways to employment.

HARDI’s analysis finds that enforcement of Part 494 will directly affect an estimated 18,130 refrigeration systems in New York grocery and convenience stores that rely on R-404A and R-507A.