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May 8, 2012
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PHCC—National Association lobbies Congress, builds relationships on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON — This being an election year and Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association’s 130th Anniversary, PHCC members visited Capitol Hill April 26 to lobby senators and representatives on the death tax, lead paint rule and the workforce guidelines for the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)....More
May 8, 2012
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Adoptions of IAPMO green code grow

ROSEMONT, ILL. — The Green Plumbing & Mechanical Code Supplement produced by the Intl. Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials is well on its way to becoming a mature code. Although the GPMS, designed as an overlay or reach code for the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code is just in its second edition, it is increasingly being adopted, cited or allowed as a parallel path to compliance....More
Mar. 1, 2012
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Innovative products abound at AHR Expo 1

CHICAGO — The 2012 AHR Expo, held here, Jan. 23-25, was a recording breaking show with nearly 40,000 contractors, engineers, distributors, and other HVACR professionals attending to see what innovative products, from inspection cameras and thermostats to water heaters and boilers, companies have to offer....More
Apr. 2, 2012
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Aquatech offers products, seminars aimed at plumbing contractors

LAS VEGAS — With an attendance increase over last year of 26%, the Water Quality Association’s Aquatech USA conference and show here in early March offered the industry a deep look into final barrier technology, the issue of salinity, a new WQA strategic plan, and much else....More
Apr. 2, 2012
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Defuse payback with ECV, Yates tells QSC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When contractors try to sell energy-saving and water-saving equipment, so often customers can’t get past the sticker shock or they’re only looking for a quick payback. The way to sell equipment that goes way beyond the code minimum is to use Energy Conservation Value, Dave Yates told attendees at the Quality Service Contractors Power Meeting XXXVI here in March....More
Mar. 20, 2012
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IAPMO ES renamed as Uniform Evaluation Service

The agency that has been providing top‐notch service in the field of building product certification since 1936 is getting a new Uniform....More
Mar. 28, 2012
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ICC Announces Availability of New Green Code

A new model code for constructing and remodeling buildings is expected to make buildings more efficient, reduce waste, and have a positive impact on health, safety and community welfare....More
Mar. 27, 2012
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Murphy Company Expands to New Offices in Colorado Springs

Murphy Company, a nationally ranked mechanical contractor, has expanded its presence in Colorado Springs, opening new offices at 1539 Paonia St....More
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