Out with the old, in with the new
For the automotive industry, the fall season means new vehicle models arrive at dealerships across the nation. It’s time for contractors to see what the new trucks and vans have to offer. With 2013 models, automotive companies are offering contractors plenty of cargo space and low gas mileage, plus, there are a variety of alternative-fuel vehicles on the market too.
Hands-on Geo
The concept of ground source heat pump technology is not new at all. Actually geothermal heating and cooling has been around for decades, and currently it is gaining more momentum thanks to the manufacturers, associations and contractors that understand all of its benefits. Manufacturers and associations are also educating the industry about geothermal technology via courses, seminars and events for contractors, distributors, engineers and architects.
Tapping into a natural resource
A historic drought, an increase in water demand along with water shortages, and stormwater runoff, among other factors, are attributing to an increased awareness of rainwater harvesting. To some of the mechanical contracting industry, rainwater harvesting is already a known way to utilize rainwater for indoor non-potable use, and in two states — Texas and Ohio — it is utilized for indoor potable use as well. Already in place in many commercial buildings are rainwater harvesting systems, conserving the potable water supply by tapping into a free natural resource.
Southland Industries unveils its innovative Southern California campus
GARDEN GROVE, CALIF.— Southland Industries recently unveiled its new Southern California Campus here, showcasing the engineering and architectural benefits of an integrated design process. The new campus features four different HVAC systems and is on schedule to receive U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Gold certification.
Mechanical systems protect Dali Museum’s artwork from unforeseen hazards
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — The public’s continued fascination with 20th century artist Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dali I Domenech, more commonly known as Dali, can be seen in the success of the new Dali Museum here, which opened Jan. 11, 2011. Since then nearly half a million art enthusiasts have walked through the $30 million, 66,500-sq.ft. building.
Veteran's sacrifice honored with custom smart home
FORT WAYNE, IND. — WaterFurnace International Inc. donated a complete Synergy3D residential geothermal system for a new smart home in Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., for Marine Cpl. Todd Nicely, one of three surviving quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He lost both arms and legs when he stepped on an improvised explosive device in 2010.
Rothenberger centralizes North American manufacturing in new facility
LOVES PARK, ILL. — On Wednesday May 2, 2012, Rothenberger, a worldwide provider of pipe tools and machines in plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and gas and environmental technology, officially opened its new North American headquarters, a 41,000-sq.ft. facility, here, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration.
Rothenberger centralizes North American manufacturing in new facility
LOVES PARK, ILL. — On Wednesday May 2, 2012, Rothenberger, a worldwide provider of pipe tools and machines in plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and gas and environmental technology, officially opened its new North American headquarters, a 41,000-sq.ft. facility, here, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration.
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).
GE’s LEED Platinum data center is first of its kind in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, KY. — GE Appliances & Lighting has a new data center — the first United States Green Building Council LEED-Platinum certified data center in all of Kentucky — at its Appliance Park headquarters here. Rather than building the new data center from scratch, GE revitalized an existing building for the new data center.
The NATE Magazine is the official publication of North American Technician Excellence, the nation’s largest non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians
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