Legislation https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump Tariffs As the PVF sector navigates a massive shift in trade policy following the SCOTUS ruling on Trump-era tariffs, staying ahead of fluctuating energy prices and supply chain disruptions will be the key to maintaining project schedules in 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23175 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23175-scotus-strikes-down-trump-tariffs TW0426_U.S. Supreme Court building, D.C..jpg The Rising Regulatory, Legislative Pressures on HVACR Distributors 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23049 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23049-the-rising-regulatory-legislative-pressures-on-hvacr-distributors iStock-2186729096.jpg A Hong Kong Construction Contract Offers a Lesson in Ambiguity to U.S. Contractors http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22995 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22995-a-hong-kong-construction-contract-offers-a-lesson-in-ambiguity-to-us-contractors PE0326_payment terms.jpg Fed Votes to Keep Current Interest Rate, Citing Inflation and Unemployment Concerns As of this writing, the prelude to the month of March is continued uncertainty concerning the status of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, predicated on the U.S. Supreme Court determination of the legality, the opposition party’s stance on a government shutdown deadline of February 13, the potential escalation of the Iranian crisis and persistent high interest rates.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23035 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:25:21 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23035-fed-votes-to-keep-current-interest-rate-citing-inflation-and-unemployment-concerns TW0326_locked interest rate.jpg PVF Industry Navigates Tariffs, Interest Rates and Labor Challenges Explore how the PVF industry is navigating a complex landscape of trade tariffs, labor shortages, and shifting energy markets in 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22832 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22832-pvf-industry-navigates-tariffs-interest-rates-and-labor-challenges TW0226_rising construction costs.jpg PVF Market Faces Uncertainty in Tariffs, Interest Rates Get a clear outlook on the PVF industry in 2026, from tariffs, interest rates and energy markets to construction trends, labor shortages, major project wins and key networking events shaping the year ahead.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22658 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22658-pvf-market-faces-uncertainty-in-tariffs-interest-rates TW0126_data center server farm.jpg Tariffs, Shutdown and Market Shifts: PVF Industry Navigates Uncertain Terrain December marks the end of 2025 with uncertainty over the status of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and a stalemate between Democrats and Republicans (as of this writing) that has shut down the government, overshadowing the PVF sector of the U.S. economy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22521 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22521-tariffs-shutdown-and-market-shifts-pvf-industry-navigates-uncertain-terrain TW1225_businessmen looking for correct path.jpg Ten Tips for Avoiding Contract Litigation Litigation is costly, risky, and often avoidable — by reading, understanding, and negotiating your contracts carefully, businesses can protect themselves, prevent disputes, and focus their resources on growth instead of the courtroom.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22380 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22380-ten-tips-for-avoiding-contract-litigation TW1025_reading contract details before signing.jpg OPEC+, Russia Agree to Increase Oil Production As the PVF industry navigates economic uncertainty, shifting oil dynamics, labor shortages, and evolving tariff policies, staying informed and connected through events like the PVF Roundtable’s upcoming Casino Night and Christmas Celebration is more vital than ever.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22376 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22376-opec-russia-agree-to-increase-oil-production TW1125_oil pumps in Russia.jpg PVF Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid Tariff Challenges, Market Shifts 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22207 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22207-pvf-sector-faces-uncertainty-amid-tariff-challenges-market-shifts TW1025_tariff burden.jpg Uncertainty Continues in PVF Industry

As global tariffs shift and labor shortages persist, the PVF industry faces a turbulent third quarter in 2025. Get the latest insights on trade policy impacts, construction trends, energy developments, and how industry leaders are navigating uncertainty through innovation, collaboration, and education.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22074 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22074-uncertainty-continues-in-pvf-industry TW0925_valves at gas plant.jpg Q2 2025 Sees Significant Drop in Oil Prices Global oil prices fall amid a fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire, OPEC+ production hikes, and tariff uncertainty—while U.S. construction and PVF sectors grapple with labor shortages, rising costs, and complex supply chain disruptions.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21938 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21938-q2-2025-sees-significant-drop-in-oil-prices TW0825_drop in oil prices.jpg Beyond Price Hikes: Strategic Approaches to Managing Rising Tariffs in Wholesale Distribution Due to the challenges faced by distributors resulting from inflation, geopolitical disruptions and uncertain tariffs, traditional reactive pricing strategies are no longer sustainable. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21838 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21838-beyond-price-hikes-strategic-approaches-to-managing-rising-tariffs-in-wholesale-distribution TW0525_Strategic initiatives for distributors.jpg This Tariff BS As a 90-day U.S.–China tariff truce takes effect, a hydronic pro unpacks the real-world chaos it creates for pricing, planning, and staying afloat in a volatile market.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21719 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21719-this-tariff-bs PHCN0725_Tarriff (5).jpg PMI Tracks Nationwide Patchwork of EPR Laws

With EPR packaging laws on the rise, PMI highlights Minnesota and Maryland as fair, effective models — and urges other states to follow suit.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21706 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21706-pmi-tracks-nationwide-patchwork-of-epr-laws TW0725_eco packaging (1).jpg Tariffs With tariffs back in the spotlight, one industry veteran breaks down their purpose, power, and peril—arguing that trade policy is now a matter of national survival, not just economic strategy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21704 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21704-tariffs TW0725_chart.jpg Metals and Minerals in the Spotlight As President Trump ramps up efforts to revive coal and secure critical minerals, over 2,300 U.S. metals and mining projects worth $300 billion are underway—fueling demand for pipe, valves, and fittings amid rising global tensions, permitting delays, and a race for resource independence.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21703 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21703-metals-and-minerals-in-the-spotlight TW0725_copper-gold-bronze-iron.jpg OPEC+ to Increase Oil Output July 2025 opens with economic uncertainty as oil supply rises, tariffs disrupt trade, labor shortages persist, and key infrastructure projects offer some stability.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21702 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21702-opec-to-increase-oil-output TW0725_OPEC+ oil output.jpg Tariff Scenario Remains Highly Uncertain As global trade policies shift and supply chain disruptions mount, the PVF market faces an uncertain second quarter, marked by evolving tariffs, rising material costs, oil market volatility, and a critical need for skilled labor—making industry collaboration and information sharing more vital than ever.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21597 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21597-tariff-scenario-remains-highly-uncertain TW0625_uncertainty in business.jpg Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs on ‘Day of Liberation’ As of the writing, the outlook for the PVF industry remains fluid in the wake of President Donald Trump’s April 2, 2025, “Day of Liberation” announcement, which included the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on a wide range of countries and products.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21363 Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21363-trump-announces-reciprocal-tariffs-on-day-of-liberation TW0525_Mexico-China-Canada tarrifs.jpg Vector illustration Trump Administration’s Tariff Orders Exclude Auto Parts April marks the beginning of the second quarter of 2025, with oil pricing, as of this writing, at $67.05/barrel for WTI and Brent at $70.37/barrel. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21226 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21226-trump-administrations-tariff-orders-exclude-auto-parts TW0425_automobile assembly.jpg Courts Decline to Enforce Lopsided Dispute Resolution Clauses Attorney Steve Nudelman discusses a recent New Jersey appellate court decision in Lahoud v. Anthony & Sylvan Corp., which scrutinized an arbitration clause deemed one-sided in favor of the contractor.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21215 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21215-courts-decline-to-enforce-lopsided-dispute-resolution-clauses PE0425_alternative dispute resolution-ADR.jpg President Trump Turns Tariff Threats Into Action President Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China have been implemented as of this writing (25% on Mexico and Canada and an addition 10% across-the-board on all goods from China). 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20960 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20960-president-trump-turns-tariff-threats-into-action TW0325_tariffs just ahead.jpg Tarrifs just ahead - green road sign warning U.S. Considering Further Sanctions on ‘Dark Fleet’ Tankers With Mike Johnson re-elected as Speaker of the House (with the support of then President-elect Donald J. Trump) on the first ballot, it bodes well for the Trump agenda regarding the energy sector of the economy and the PVF industry. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20813 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20813-us-considering-further-sanctions-on-dark-fleet-tankers TW0225_LNG tanker on the ocean.jpg Aerial top view LNG Tanker ship (Liquified Natural Gas) with contrail in the ocean sea ship carrying container and running for export from container international port to custom ocean concept freight shipping by ship service An Update on the IRA and Geothermal Systems The Inflation Reduction Act offers significant incentives for geothermal HVAC projects through 2032, including tax credits and direct funding.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20630 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20630-an-update-on-the-ira-and-geothermal-systems PE0125_reducing inflation.jpg Stop Inflation. Economic crisis, Fed raised the Central Bank interest rate to curb soaring inflation...Businesswoman..cuts a percentage mark with scissors...Vector illustration for Web Banner,..Mobile The IRA’s Impact on the Future of Sustainable Progress he Inflation Reduction Act is expected to invest around $370 billion to improve energy security and reduce carbon pollution. The legislation is seen as a significant step toward combating climate change and promoting sustainable progress. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20544 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20544-the-iras-impact-on-the-future-of-sustainable-progress PHCN1224_technicians working on solar panels.jpg African american technician checks the maintenance of the solar panels. Group of three black engineers meeting at solar station. Domestic Manufacturers Optimistic With New Trump Administration We are approaching the end of calendar year 2024 and Donald J. Trump is our president-elect, giving the energy and PVF sectors a breath of fresh air for future development and lower-cost energy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20505 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20505-domestic-manufacturers-optimistic-with-new-trump-administration iStock-651395914.jpg Working old oil pumps in rural place against factory Higher Energy Costs or Energy Independence? By the time this article is published and read, the November elections have been decided, and the future direction for the energy sector is defined

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20370 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20370-higher-energy-costs-or-energy-independence TW1124_offloading cargo ship.jpg A view of a load crane lifting a shipping container from a stack on a cargo ship. November Presidential Election to Influence U.S. Energy Sector This month begins the final quarter of the calendar year 2024, with an election only a few weeks from when you read this column. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20210 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20210-november-presidential-election-to-influence-us-energy-sector TW1024_vote presidential election 2024.jpg Presidential Election 2024 in United States. Vote day, November 5. US Election. Patriotic american element. Poster, card, banner and background. Vector illustration Don’t Be a Discovery Doofus In litigation, courts view the failure to take discovery obligations seriously, such as failing to preserve electronically stored information.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20188 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20188-dont-be-a-discovery-doofus PE1024_discovery word cloud.jpg Discovery Findings Information Facts Evidence Word Collage 3d Illustration