PE-acquired contractors raising prices, driving AI and product development

Commentary that PE-backed contractors price near the top of the market and push it higher, enabling independents to raise prices, and that PE groups are driving AI development in the industry.

“Seeking efficiencies, private equity groups are driving AI development in the industry and causing other entrepreneurs to develop innovative products and services for HVAC.”

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