SAN DIEGO, CALIF. — At the QSC Power Meeting XXXVIII, held here in March, contractors learned how to tap into their genius by using their natural talents; a sure fire way to distinguish, hire and retain top producing employees; and how to measure their company’s performance through their customers’ experiences....More

INDIANAPOLIS — Funny thing... The National Weather Service has started naming snowstorms. When I headed to Indianapolis early morning March 5, we had not been formerly introduced yet. This one evidently was called the Snowquester. Intimidating, I know. The storm that hit the Midwest in early March forced road closures, canceled flights and some power outages from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. But it didn’t stop thousands of work truck enthusiasts to head to Indy for NTEA’s Work Truck Show....More

COLUMBUS, OHIO — When talking with Rosemarie Rossetti, part mastermind behind the creation of the Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL), you can hear genuine excitement in her voice as she talks about the unique features the house has to offer. And she can’t wait to show off this “experience in learning” home. Later, Rossetti is opening her home for public tours for approximately 30 days this year....More

SEATTLE — The Federal Center South building here is trying to be one of a kind. It is anticipated to be in the top 1% of U.S. buildings for energy performance and become the region’s most energy-efficient air-conditioned building. The 209,000-sq.ft. building — with 180,000-sq.ft. of office and conference space — is on track to earn an Energy Star score of 100. Lofty goals indeed....More

DALLAS — The AHR Show last month was met with tremendous accolades — from great traffic and buzz to satisfied exhibitors and a more educated attendee walking the show floor. According to AHR official numbers, nearly 34,000 non-exhibitor attendees filled the aisles....More