Future-Proofing the Trades: Bridging Plumbing and HVAC, and the Power of Local Unions

Podcast: Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast · ESCO Institute

Opublikowano: 2026-06-12

Big changes are coming to the plumbing and HVAC trades — and the people who train for them now will lead tomorrow. In this energetic episode, we chat with Marty Kuerzi and David McConnell from UA Local 502 about how two industries are converging and what that means for the next generation of skilled workers. We explore: • How plumbing and HVAC trades are blending as new technologies hit the market • The coming shift to heat pump water heaters and air-to-water monobloc systems • Why apprenticeships, certifications and cross-trade training matter more than ever • The...