How can contractors maximize savings and stay prepared amidst the uncertainty around tariffs?

In this #podcast episode of The Project Advantage, Cory and Neil explain questions you should be asking your supplier, how energy-efficient products still save on energy costs despite price increases, staying ahead with utility projects, and how steel and aluminum tariffs are impacting contractors. 

They share practical ways customers can lower their energy costs, improve energy efficiency, and further enhance savings from available rebates. 

Topics we cover:

00:00 – Fall 2025 Tariff Update

02:15 – Federal Rulings and the Ripple Effect for Contractors 05:40 – Aluminum & Steel 2025 Tariffs: The Impact on Construction Projects

09:00 – How to Stay Ahead with Utility Tariffs

13:27 – How LEDs & Fans Offset Tariff Price Increases

20:15 – Questions to Ask Your Supplier

26:45 – Looking Ahead: 2026 Tariffs

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