With economic uncertainty, shifting tariffs, labor shortages, and major infrastructure projects reshaping the landscape, the PVF industry enters Q4 2025 navigating volatility, opportunity, and the growing need for skilled talent and strategic collaboration.

In their joint article, Anthony Winning and Lhymwell Manalo explore the growing shift from natural gas to electrified systems in modern buildings—highlighting the role of early coordination, heat pump technology, and innovative energy recovery strategies that redefine sustainability and resilience in 21st-century design.

R.A. Novia — operating one location in Cheshire, Connecticut — is a provider of HVAC equipment and solutions from over 20 major HVAC manufacturers.

Developed in collaboration with Synchrony and Visa, the report analyzes evolving homeowner preferences and spending behaviors across key demographics, providing actionable insights that contractors can use to help grow their business.

The merger will be completed in the coming weeks and will be operationally effective on Jan. 1, 2026.

The committee will bring together passionate and dedicated leaders focused on advancing mental health awareness and suicide prevention across the mechanical contracting industry.

The 35,000-square-foot building offers convenient access to Route 7, Middlebury College, downtown Middlebury, and surrounding communities.

The adoptions make Topeka the fifth-most-populous city in the state of Kansas to adopt the UPC and UMC. 

Labadie joins RLS from CerroZone, where she served as president and led the company’s rebranding and market positioning of its innovative indoor air purification technology.