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HARDI Distributors Report 4.6% Revenue Increase in February

April 1, 2026

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through February 2026 is an increase of 2.4%.

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Data Centers Are Expanding Fast, So Are Their Water Demands

Elevating water stewardship from a sustainability goal to a strategic priority for long-term operational resiliency.

March 22, 2026

With $64 billion in projects already stalled by public concern and local resource strain, water stewardship has moved from a sustainability checkbox to a critical business requirement. Explore the emerging technologies and new G12 guidelines shaping the future of AI infrastructure.

HARDI Distributors Report 5.9% Revenue Decline in January

March 6, 2026

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through January 2026 is an increase of 2.3%.

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How to Drive More Sales Using Your Product Visuals

A strategic guide for manufacturers and distributors to empower dealers, strengthen brand identity and streamline the decision-making process for all stakeholders.

March 2, 2026

In today’s market, customers encounter products long before they ever touch them in a showroom.

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Turning Volatility into Advantage

Across the IMARK membership, many distributors are demonstrating that volatility doesn’t have to stall progress.

March 2, 2026

Market volatility continues to shape the distribution landscape as we move through 2026. Pricing pressures, shifting demand, labor challenges, and broader economic uncertainty remain part of the day-to-day reality for independent distributors.

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ACCA’s Contractor of the Future Study

Developed in partnership with Farmington Research Group, study shows the habits of the best of the best.

March 2, 2026

Steve Smith

A new comprehensive study from ACCA and Farmington Consulting Group reveals that high-performing HVAC contractors are out-earning the competition by offering more customer options, doubling down on marketing investments, and leading sales with monthly financing payments.

NAHB Expects Remodeling Growth in 2026 and Beyond

February 18, 2026

The remodeling market is poised for growth in the coming years as many structural tailwinds will not be changing quickly.

HARDI Distributors Report 2.4% Revenue Increase in December

February 12, 2026

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through December 2025 is an increase of 2.8%.

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2026 Construction Outlook: What Contractors and Owners Need to Know

Workforce and project management must adapt to regulatory changes, new technologies and evolving roles as AI automates routine tasks

February 2, 2026

Steve Smith

Dive into the critical forces reshaping construction in 2026—from the AI-driven data center boom and robotic fabrication to the evolving roles of office staff in an automated world.