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Are You Compliant?

What plumbing pros need to know as codes and standards continue to change.
May 4, 2026

Stay ahead of evolving plumbing regulations by implementing proactive training, consistent internal walkthroughs, and modern digital tools to ensure every job is compliant and your reputation remains rock-solid.


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Legal Pipeline

Know the Forms of Arbitration Awards Before Agreeing to Arbitrate

Absent a statutory violation under the relevant arbitration act, a court will likely uphold the parties’ agreed-upon selection of the award’s form, regardless of their satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the award’s contents.
May 4, 2026
Steven Nudelman

Avoid costly legal traps by understanding the critical differences between standard, reasoned, and detailed arbitration awards before you sign your next contract.


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PVF Market Overview

Oil Prices Reach New Highs

Fuel prices account for 50% to 60% of the total operating cost of shipping goods, so higher fuel prices have a substantial effect on the industry — and the economy.
May 4, 2026
Stephen Letko

With rising oil prices and a strategic shift in global energy supplies, the PVF industry faces a complex landscape of supply chain disruptions, record-breaking demand, and a critical need for skilled labor.


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PVF Market Overview

SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

Heightened uncertainty due to the Supreme Court ruling, the administration’s replacement global tariffs and geopolitical tensions with Iran are driving sharp increases in energy prices.
April 1, 2026
Stephen Letko

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.


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The Rising Regulatory, Legislative Pressures on HVACR Distributors

HARDI intensified its advocacy efforts at both state and federal levels, focusing on electrification mandates, HFC phasedowns, emissions regulations and PFAS requirements, while successfully influencing policy outcomes.
March 2, 2026

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.


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Legal Pipeline

A Hong Kong Construction Contract Offers a Lesson in Ambiguity to U.S. Contractors

Unclear payment clauses can lead to significant legal disputes. Use precise language to avoid unintended obligations.
March 2, 2026
Steven Nudelman
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PVF Market Overview

Fed Votes to Keep Current Interest Rate, Citing Inflation and Unemployment Concerns

Further uncertainty for the PVF sector stems from tariff-related legal and political developments, labor shortages driven by retirements and rising demand from data center construction.
February 28, 2026
Stephen Letko

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.


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PVF Market Overview

PVF Industry Navigates Tariffs, Interest Rates and Labor Challenges

Rising materials and equipment costs are increasing financial strain on developers and contractors, especially those working under fixed-price contracts signed before recent price hikes.
February 2, 2026
Stephen Letko

Explore how the PVF industry is navigating a complex landscape of trade tariffs, labor shortages, and shifting energy markets in 2026.


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PVF Market Overview

PVF Market Faces Uncertainty in Tariffs, Interest Rates

Meanwhile, data center and energy infrastructure projects continue to drive growth amid a cooling in traditional construction sectors.
January 5, 2026
Stephen Letko

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.


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PVF Market Overview

Tariffs, Shutdown and Market Shifts: PVF Industry Navigates Uncertain Terrain

Despite these challenges, major construction and energy projects are moving forward, including significant pipeline, airport and data center developments.
December 1, 2025
Stephen Letko

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.


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