Pa. H.B. 377 is signed, repeals fire sprinkler mandate 

HARRISBURG, PA. — On April 25, 2011, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signing into law House Bill 377, repealing a mandate to require automatic sprinkler systems in most new homes. ...

PMI presents Legislator of the Year Award to supporters of Reduction of Lead in Water Act 

Members of the Plumbing Manufacturers International Executive Committee and Executive Director Barbara C. Higgens traveled to Washington, D.C., to present the Legislator of the Year awards. ...

Rinnai honors 2010 service providers of the year 

Rinnai Corp. recently presented its annual Authorized Service Provider of the Year Awards to six deserving winners across the country....

Honeywell revitalizes summer camp for special needs children and adults 

More Than 25 Volunteers Complete Renovation Projects at Camp Sertoma in Harrisburg, PA....

Mid-Year Conference Will Explore Strategies for Success 

The MCAA's Mid-Year Conference will look ahead at trends, opportunities, strategies and solutions....

New Course to Explore BIM Contracts & Risk Allocation 

MCAA course will address key legal concepts and concerns...

ARS/Rescue Rooter acquires Columbus Worthington Air 

ARS/Rescue Rooter have announced the acquisition of Columbus Worthington Air located in Columbus, Ohio....

ASHRAE, IES Seek Public Input on Residential Energy Standard 

Ensuring the welcome mat is always out for energy efficient homes is the goal of a standard being revitalized by ASHRAE and IES. ...

Taco’s new solar water heating course available online  

CRANSTON, R.I. —Taco’s newest FloPro University course, available online, is designed to provide plumbing and heating contractors with a basic understanding of residential solar water heating components....

Crown Boiler Launches Newly Redesigned Website 

Crown Boiler announces the launch of a completely redesigned website, designed with ease of use for the customer in mind....

DiCicco Leads Murphy Company’s Heavy Industrial Business Division 

Lawrence R. DiCicco has been appointed senior vice president, heavy industrial, for Murphy Company, one of the nation’s top mechanical contractors. ...

Mike Rowe announces public affairs campaign addressing skilled labor expertise 

Silver Spring, Md. — Discovery Communications and Mike Rowe host of Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe, recently announced "Discover Your Skills," a new multimedia public affairs campaign....

Uponor Academy Co-sponsors NFSA Commercial Fire Sprinkler Training 

Uponor will host the NFSA as it presents an overview of the National Fire Protection Association 13 Standard to commercial fire sprinkler installers....

Fortune Brands files to spin off Home & Security business 

Fortune Brands Inc. announced that its Home & Security business has filed an initial Form 10 Registration Statement with the Securities & Exchange Commission in connection with its proposed spin-off from Fortune Brands. ...

Fluidics wins 13th consecutive MCAA Safety Award 

EMCOR Services Fluidics has been recognized for exemplary safety practices and performance with a Safety Excellence Award from the Mechanical Contractors Association of America....

BrassCraft Texas Facility Wins Top Environmental Quality Recognition 

BrassCraft has been awarded Platinum membership from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the commission’s highest level of recognition. ...

APHCC-Texas Foundation Awards Scholarships 

The Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded a total of $13,000 in scholarships....

Howcast Features Boston Area Plumbing Expert in Series of DIY Plumbing Videos  

Tim Flynn, president of Winters Plumbing, Heating & Cooling of Cambridge, MA was recently selected by Howcast Media Inc. to develop a series of 21 different plumbing videos....

School district cuts operating costs without cutting corners 

HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS — Way Companies’ Green Solutions Team was able to help Hempstead Intermediate School District replace their inefficient and antiquated heating and air conditioning equipment....

Architects spec radiant, solar for own building 

ST. LOUIS — When a group of progressive design professionals reclaimed an old structure in the Grove District of St. Louis, they vaulted beyond their comfort zone when choosing energy systems. ...

Johns Hopkins says hands-free faucets are germy 

BALTIMORE — According to a study by Johns Hopkins Hospital, hands-free electronic faucets harbor more germs than manual faucets. ...

QSC members learn about systemization, management 

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Systems should run your business. People run the systems, learned contractors attending the Quality Service Contractors Power Meeting XXXIV here....

Winners of AFSA's 2011 National Scholarship Contest Announced 

The American Fire Sprinkler Association is offering assistance, through its online scholarship program, AFSAScholarship.org, to 10 lucky graduating high school seniors as they pursue their higher education goals. ...

Penguin Toilets Model 524 wins 2011 Best of KBIS People’s Choice Award  

Penguin Toilets Model 524 won the 2011 Best of KBIS People’s Choice Award. ...

Fagan Co. wins contract for Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway 

EMCOR Group Inc. announced that its Fagan Co. subsidiary has been awarded a contract for the installation of the mechanical systems at the Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway....

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