Inside Commercial HVAC Construction & Retrofit Challenges | Matrix HG’s Art Hoover

From Bay Area construction sites to compressor retrofits, Tony sits down with Art Hoover of Matrix HG Construction to talk about the real-world challenges facing the HVAC industry today. They cover:

Post-COVID building occupancy and its impact on service work
Electrification and decarbonization costs vs. reality
Design-build vs. plan-spec projects
The business case for compressor retrofits
Lessons from the field for service techs moving into sales

If you’re in HVAC, construction, or building operations, this conversation is packed with industry insight, practical advice, and a few laughs from the jobsite.

📍 About Matrix HG: Based 30 miles east of San Francisco, Matrix HG offers turnkey mechanical solutions—design-build, retrofit, service, plumbing, controls, and more.