Bosch Launches New Geothermal Product Line for U.S. Market 

PMI names technical director 

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) announces the appointment of Len Swatkowski as technical director....

User’s Manual Assists in Meeting Requirements of ASHRAE Residential IAQ Standard 

Guidance that explains the “why” and “how” behind requirements in ASHRAE’s residential indoor air quality standard is contained in a newly published user’s manual....

MCAA Course to Explore BIM Process & Technology Implementation 

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America has announced the latest addition to its BIM (Building Information Modeling) for mechanical contractors curriculum....

Crockett Facilities Services Awards First College Scholarship 

Michael Adams Jr., a senior at Oxon Hill High School in Prince George’s County, Maryland, has been awarded the Esparza Crockett Presidential Scholarship for $2,000....

Greenville, S.C., wins ‘Best of the Best’ water taste test  

The American Water Works Association announced that the Greenville Water System, of the City of Greenville, S.C., won the annual “Best of the Best” Water Taste Test. ...

Delta Faucet, Meredith Corp. announce winners of Designers of Tomorrow contest 

CHICAGO — Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to innovation in design, Delta Faucet partnered with Meredith Corp., to announce the 2011 winners of the Designers of Tomorrow contest....

NATE Names First Winner in “Showcase Your NATE” Sweepstakes 

BNB Mechanical Awarded $1,000 for Promoting Certified Technicians...

ASHRAE Makes Guidance on Green Buildings Easily Accessible in eBook Format 

ASHRAE has published its first ever eBook for use on the Apple iPad. ...

MCAA Participates in DOL Apprenticeship Recognition Program 

MCAA Past President Lonnie Coleman represented the organization at a Department of Labor registered apprenticeship recognition program. ...

Strike at General Wire Spring ends 

General Wire Spring Company, parent company of General Pipe Cleaners, and United Steel Workers (USW) reached agreement to end the 14-week strike – and resume work June 13....

Grundfos awarded Supplier of the Year by Lochinvar for 2010 

Grundfos Pumps was named as Lochinvar’s 2010 Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance....

A. O. Smith Names Kempken Vice President and Controller 

A. O. Smith Corporation today announced that Daniel L. Kempken has been named vice president and controller. ...

Christmas Comes Early at NAOHSM’s Annual Convention 

NAOHSM, now OESP, held its 58th Annual Convention and Trade Show from May 22-26, in Hershey, PA. ...

Taco breaks ground on new Innovation & Development Center project 

Taco Inc. broke ground in early June on a major building project designed to secure its future in Rhode Island. ...

U.S. Housing Markets Remain Mired as Many Buyers Remain on the Sidelines  

With millions of owners stuck in homes worth less than they owe on their mortgages, existing home sales remain depressed while new home sales continue near record lows....

KBIS showcases high-end and practical products 

LAS VEGAS — This year at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, April 26-28, here, a variety of high-end products as well as practical products, most all of them conserving water or energy, were introduced to contractors and other industry professionals. ...

Solar show continues 40-year tradition 

RALEIGH, N.C. — On the show floor of the recent American Solar Energy Society Solar 2011 here, giants like Westinghouse coexisted with mom-and-pops that barely have any distribution for their solar collectors....

Forum considers better uses of hot water 

BERKELEY, CALIF. — There are plenty of sexy water heating products out on the market and then there are the ones that really sell. ...

Drainline carry study hits funding clog 

CHICAGO — Somewhere between 1.28-gpf and 0.0-gpf, solid waste stops flowing down the drain. The plumbing industry doesn’t know what that point might be and its efforts to find out have stalled....

Historic Park Avenue Armory undergoes renovation, uses steam system  

NEW YORK — The Park Avenue Armory is undergoing renovation, which includes HVAC upgrades, installation of a plumbing system for new bathrooms in the basement and an overhaul of its electrical systems. ...

A.O. Smith Franklin plant wins green award for resource conservation 

APCOM Inc., a State Industries subsidiary, has won the A.O. Smith 2011 Chairman’s Green Star Award....

PHCC – NA lobbies members of Congress on key issues 

WASHINGTON — At the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association’s 2011 Legislative Conference approximately 125 PHCC–NA members met with senators and representatives....

California bill to allow rainwater reuse systems 

SACRAMENTO — California Assemblyman Jose Solorio has introduced a bill that would allow any building owner, residential or commercial, to install and use a rainwater recovery and reuse system for indoor or outdoor use. ...

NAOHSM Changes Name to OESP 

The National Association of Oilheating Service Managers (NAOHSM) has changed its name to the National Association of Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP)....

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