Commercial water heater has unique features 

MONTGOMERY, ALA. — Rheem Water Heaters has released a new commercial water heater under the Rheem-Ruud name with some interesting features in terms of the heat exchanger design and controls. ...

Kennedy Associates receives LEED volume pre-certification  

SEATTLE — This January, Seattle-based Kennedy Associates, an institutional investment advisor, completed sustainable enhancements, including upgrades to HVAC and plumbing systems...

Uponor holds training center grand opening 

APPLE VALLEY, MINN. — Uponor hosted a grand opening for its newly remodeled Factory Training Center here. ...

Rinnai recognizes 2009 authorized service providers of the year 

Rinnai Corp. recently announced the winners of the company’s annual Authorized Service Provider of the Year Awards....

All Kohler residential faucets low-lead compliant 

Kohler Co. announced that all of its residential bathroom and kitchen faucets have been converted for compliance with California legislation AB1953 and Vermont’s bill number S.015. ...

Code Council ‘plunges’ into World Plumbing Day  

Everyone in the building industry knows that plumbers play a huge and critical role to protect public health and safety. But many consumers take for granted what the plumbing industry does to provide ever-better plumbing solutions while being mindful of conserving resources. The World Plumbing Council seeks to change that. ...

Fisher makes lead-free faucets 

Fisher Mfg. Co. has introduced a new line of stainless steel, lead-free faucets to comply with California legislation. ...

Clockwork announces Focus on Your Future seminars 

Clockwork Home Services has announced a new event called Focus on Your Future to help contractors compete, survive, grow and thrive in today’s economy. ...

Grundfos Pumps opens engineered systems facility  

BROOKSHIRE, TEXAS — Grundfos Pumps recently opened its brand new Peerless Engineered Systems building. The 45,000+ sq. ft. facility was built outside Houston here and shares land with Grundfos Commercial Building Services, formally PACO Pumps, and will be home to the PES division of Peerless Pump Company. ...

ACTE Joins Sponsors of 2010 HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop 

DES PLAINES, ILL. ¯ The HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop, which will focus on advancing green mechanical concepts, is pleased to welcome the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) as a new sponsor. The 2010 Workshop will be held March 24-26 at the National Conference Center, Lansdowne, Va. ...

Idaho restaurant is first to install solar thermal system 

BLACKFOOT, IDAHO ¯ Solar Panels Plus, designer and manufacturer of solar water heaters, solar air conditioning/heating systems and photovoltaic solar panels, announced that its SPP-30 evacuated tube collectors have been installed at the Homestead Family Restaurant, the first restaurant here and in all of Southeastern Idaho to install a solar water heating system. ...

Linc Network, LLC Names 2009 Award Winners at Annual Conference  

Linc Network, LLC honored numerous franchise locations and their employees at the 2010 Continuing Education Conference....

Two US Manufacturing Companies Step Up To Help Building Industry Correct Potentially Costly Misinformation 

NCFI Polyurethanes and Lubrizol have joined forces to save residential and commercial builders lots of headaches. ...

America's Sewer-Hero Makes National Debut 

Mr. Sewer - the nation's newest sewer and drain franchise - to launch expansion plans at trade expo....

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures enhances marketing department 

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC is pleased to announce Kevin McJoynt’s promotion to vice president of marketing....

Comfort Systems added to GSA Schedule 03FAC 

Comfort Systems announced its award of a GSA contract number and inclusion on GSA’s schedule 03FAC Facilities Maintenance and Management. ...

A. O. Smith Introduces New Commercial Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters  

A. O. Smith has introduced a new line of energy-saving and innovative commercial electric heat pump water heaters....

UAC Members Learn to “Fight as You Train” 

Leadership, teamwork and training are crucial to a business’s success, motivational speaker Keni Thomas emphasized to members of the Union-Affiliated Contractors. ...

EMCOR Group acquires Scalise Industries 

EMCOR Group Inc. announced that it has acquired Scalise Industries, a privately held company, headquartered in Lawrence, Pa....

2010 Winter Olympic facilities exemplify sustainability  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — With the 2010 Winter Olympics taking place this month here, Vancouver is the center of attention, as well as the Vancouver Convention Centre, Richmond Olympic Oval and Vancouver Olympic Village — all LEED certified buildings built specifically for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games....

New LEED brochure charts water efficiency credits 

FRANKLIN PARK, ILL. — Sloan Valve Co. has released a brochure that charts LEED water efficiency credits and describes Sloan plumbing products that can help commercial facilities meet these credits. The brochure, Maximizing LEED Water Efficiency Solutions, provides a reference chart of water-efficient plumbing products from Sloan and its complete line of water- and energy-efficient systems....

New courses added to Applied Sprinkler Technology Series 

The AFSA has announced the addition of two new components -- Lessons Two and Three -- to its updated Applied Sprinkler Technology training program. ...

EMCOR Services' Betlem launches restaged residential brand 

EMCOR Group Inc. announced that the residential business unit of its Betlem subsidiary will now be known as EMCOR Services Betlem....

Mr. Rooter on 2nd Annual “AllBusiness AllStar Franchises” List 

Mr. Rooter is on the 2nd Annual “AllBusiness AllStar Franchises” list compiled by Dun & Bradstreet’s subsidiary AllBusiness.com...

Grainger launches 2010 catalog 

LAKE FOREST, ILL. — Grainger announced the release of its 2010 catalog, featuring more than 300,000 maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products — the company’s largest offering yet. ...

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