A technician installing ductwork during the HVAC rough-in phase of the home building process.

HVAC Rough-In in the Single-Family Home Building Process

Posted in Field Notes on Mar 07, 2025

Discover the importance of HVAC rough-in during the home building process. Learn how proper planning ensures efficiency in single-family home construction.


A New Chapter for SCA | Introducing New Ownership

A New Chapter for SCA | Shupe, Carboni & Associates

Posted in News on Feb 05, 2025

As of January 2025, SCA has moved to new ownership, ensuring a strong and stable future for our company, our clients, and our partners.


Permitting isn't as predictive of HVAC market demand

Permits vs Completion

Posted in Data on Feb 03, 2025

In a prior blog, we explored using an eight-month lag on new single-family housing permits to estimate completions. Permitting isn't as predictive of HVAC market demand as measures like existing home sales, a favorite of JP Morgan's Steven Tusa.


A Fond Farewell: Celebrating Steve Carboni’s Leadership and Legacy at Shupe, Carboni & Associates

A Fond Farewell: Celebrating Steve Carboni’s Leadership and Legacy at Shupe, Carboni & Associates

Posted in News on Jan 23, 2025

After 37 years of exceptional leadership, Steve Carboni is retiring from Shupe, Carboni & Associates. Since joining the company in 1988, Steve has been a driving force behind its growth, championing a culture of service, innovation, and trust that defines us today.


JB’s Shield Locking A2L Refrigerant Caps Now Available

JB’s Shield Locking A2L Refrigerant Caps Now Available

Posted in Promotions on Jan 17, 2025

Keep systems secure and compliant with JB’s A2L Refrigerant Locking Caps. Durable, easy-to-use, and built for A2L refrigerant like R-32 and R-454B.


Copper: A month in review

Copper: A month in review

Posted in Data on Sep 27, 2024

Over the past month, copper prices have experienced notable fluctuations driven by a mix of global economic factors, particularly developments in the United States and China.


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REIN: Southeastern economy experiencing demand slowdown, still healthy

Posted in Data on Aug 20, 2024

The Atlanta Fed’s Regional Economic Information Network (REIN) reports that the southeastern U.S. economy is experiencing a slowdown in demand, though it remains generally healthy.


Save Big on Second Wind Air Purifiers with Their UV Summer Promotion

Save Big on Second Wind Air Purifiers with Their UV Summer Promotion

Posted in Promotions on Aug 06, 2024

Running from July 10, 2024, through August 9, 2024, you can save on second wind air purifiers with their UV Summer Promotion. Contact your Shupe Carboni representative by August 9th, 2024 for more details and to place your order.


Completions Lag Permitting

Completions Lag Permitting

Posted in Data on Aug 01, 2024

Throughout the Southeast, we’ve seen a rise from the bottom in single-family permitting, which began around May 2023. However, as we move through the summer of 2024, this upward trend seems to be hitting a wall.