HARDI LATAM, a regional initiative of HARDI have announced a new partnership with AHRI to promote the differentiating value of AHRI certification across Latin American HVACR markets.

The AHR Expo wrapped a monumental week in Vegas, taking over the Central and South Halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 2-4.

Building Safety Month, an annual public awareness campaign led by the International Code Council, returns on May 1, 2026, with this year’s theme, “Built to Last.”

A national HDPE piping training initiative is helping utilities reduce water loss, prevent main breaks and prepare the next generation of infrastructure professionals.

The conference drew 3,825 registrants and featured more than 400 committee meetings, over 100 technical sessions and a robust slate of networking and professional development opportunities.

Nearly 1.4 million United States jobs projected to be open across seven core trades.

The robust new program includes in-depth training for wholesaler counter teams and a Master of Refrigeration curriculum, while the center features a purpose-built classroom and connected lab.

The new offerings focus on enhancing communication skills and sales training needed to build high-performing individuals and improve a company’s bottom line.

Running from Feb. 2 through May 1, 2026, participants earn ‘tokens’ for Watts Lifestyle Merchandise through the Watts Works platform.

The forum opened with a welcome reception on Jan. 18, followed by three full days of working sessions held Jan. 19-21.