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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.
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.
Avoid costly legal traps by understanding the critical differences between standard, reasoned, and detailed arbitration awards before you sign your next contract.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Despite these challenges, major construction and energy projects are moving forward, including significant pipeline, airport and data center developments.
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.