New code-to-spec workflow connects building regulations directly to project specifications, helping teams surface risks earlier and reduce costly rework.

The 2026 Boiler Report explores how leading manufacturers are navigating a complex landscape of electrification mandates, hybrid technologies, and workforce challenges to shape the future of hydronic heating.

The court has granted an Order to Show Cause in the ongoing legal challenge to the state’s refrigerant regulations brought by HARDI.

Over the past several months, HARDI advocacy has maintained a strong and strategic presence across the states and in our nation’s capitol, promoting policies that reflect the needs of HVACR distributors and the contractor customers they serve.

HARDI’s second annual New York State Advocacy Day put HVACR distributors face-to-face with state lawmakers to push for refrigerant regulations aligned with federal standards.

This filing allows HARDI to provide additional context for the court to use in making a final decision.

We recently asked water heater manufacturers what sets them apart from the competition, what regulatory changes are impacting them and what they are doing to meet current market trends. Several companies shared their knowledge with us.

When plumbing regulations change, smart contractors use clear communication and strategic PR to build trust, educate the public, and position themselves as industry leaders.

Cooling season brings challenges — tariffs, policies, and refrigerant shortages. HARDI is leading the charge to support and guide the industry forward.

Though many expected the Trump administration to kill the proposed regulation, the agency may simply tone it down to a more performance-based standard, experts say.