Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, is honored to be named a 2025 National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held home builders. 

Trane is one of 12 manufacturing partners, recognized for exceeding expectations, based on the results of a comprehensive survey and evaluation process by David Weekley Homes team members. This is Trane’s 14th year receiving the award, presented annually since 2005.

Strategic approach to mutual growth

Recognition from the David Weekley Homes team is meaningful because it reflects our strategic approach to mutual growth,” says Brad Trevillian, vice president of sales, residential HVAC, Trane.

Serving the residential new construction market is an exciting opportunity for us to innovate and deliver exceptional experiences for our valued partners by providing systems and technologies that deliver comfort and efficiency for their homeowners.”

Home builder’s supplier evaluation

The award recognizes field and manufacturing partners who consistently operate at world-class levels

The award recognizes field and manufacturing partners who consistently operate at world-class levels, as determined through the home builder’s supplier evaluation. 

This comprehensive process, anchored by the National Preferred Trading Partner Survey, evaluates companies in the areas of quality and customer service.

High-quality products and services

At David Weekley Homes, we’re grateful to have incredible National Preferred Partners, like Trane, who consistently exceed expectations,” said John Schiegg, Vice President of Purchasing and Supply Chain Services for David Weekley Homes.

With these valued partners providing high-quality products and services, we’re able to deliver on our brand promise to provide the best in design, choice and service to our customers.”

National Preferred Partner Survey

The National Preferred Partner Survey asks David Weekley Homes team members to evaluate their current partners, rating their performance with two questions on a 1-to-5 scale.

Those with the highest scores out of the 118 partners surveyed are presented with the prestigious National Preferred Partners Award, with only 20 percent achieving the designation in 2025.

HVAC products and customer service

It’s an honor to again be recognized by David Weekley Homes with this prestigious award, which reflects our deep commitment to providing exceptional HVAC products and customer service in support of our home builder partners and their homeowners,” said Andy Stallworth, manager for strategic relationships for Trane’s residential HVAC business.

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