PMI updates mission statement 

The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute recognized a key facet of its member-driven initiatives by updating its mission statement to recognize the critical and growing importance of environmental sustainability in the products its members produce. ...

Mr. Waterheater promotes conservation 

In an effort to continue delivering economical and environmentally sound products for keeping water hot, Mr. Waterheater is launching a water and energy conservation awareness campaign, targeting consumers this fall. ...

Danfoss welcomes Holbrook-Associated as representative 

TORONTO — Danfoss Heating recently appointed Holbrook-Associated, headquartered in Rockland, Mass., as the company’s sales representative and stocking agent in the New England market. ...

Hurst Mechanical technician receives top award in state competition 

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Eric Fradette, a Hurst Mechanical service technician and United Association of Plumbers, Fitters and Services Trades Local 174 apprentice was awarded First Place in the annual Michigan Pipe Trades Apprentice Competition May 8, at UA190’s Ann Arbor, Mich., training center. ...

Danfoss names Nexus Valve exclusive distributor of valve 

TORONTO — Danfoss Heating recently named Nexus Valve, Indianapolis, as its exclusive U.S. distributor of the new AB-QM Pressure Independent Control Valve (PIVC)....

Speakers slated for energy expo’s keynote address 

LONG BEACH, CALIF. — The Association of Energy Engineers announced that Ed Begley Jr., actor and energy activist, will speak about living simple during the keynote address at the West Coast Energy Management Congress & Expo here, June 10-11, 2009....

W.E. Bowers receives MSCA’s 2009 Shooting Star award 

ROCKVILLE, MD. — The Mechanical Service Contractors of America announced that W.E. Bowers Inc., a full service mechanical construction, service and plumbing company, Beltsville, Md., was awarded the association’s Shooting Star award. The award is given to MSCA STAR contractors who have used the standards-based qualification to promote business success. MSCA STAR contractors complete a rigorous qualification program in order to be designated as MSCA STAR qualified. ...

GreenPlumbers, GreenMech 
partner for efficiency advocacy 

GreenPlumbers USA and the Green Mechanical Council have announced a collaborative partnership to speed up the installation of green educational programs to the construction industry....

A. O. Smith offers 3D Modeling software 

Mr. Waterheater promotes water and energy conservation  

PITTSBURGH — In an effort to continue delivering economical and environmentally sound products for keeping water hot, Mr. Waterheater is launching a water and energy conservation awareness campaign targeting consumers. ...

Contractors choose Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s cast iron pipe  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When the home improvement series “This Old House” tackled its first-ever New York City project, the contractors chose Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s cast iron pipe and fittings for the plumbing. ...

Study concludes more contractors are purchasing power tools online 

CONTRACTOR’s 2009 Power Tool Study, completed this spring, shows that the number of readers purchasing power tools online continues to increase — 9.6% of readers purchase power tools online, compared to 8.5% in 2007 and 7% in 2006....

Fulton launches redesigned Web site 

PULASKI, N.Y. — Fulton recently announced the launch of its redesigned Web site, based on feedback and suggestions from customers and partners within the industry to improve content and usability. ...

EMCOR rises in annual rankings  

NORWALK, CONN. — EMCOR Group Inc. announced a number of recent recognitions, all of which underscore the company’s growth and position in its industry. ...

Truck show highlights vehicles, tools, technologies 

CHICAGO — The Work Truck Show and National Truck Equipment Association Convention held here at McCormick Place in March, featured a variety of work trucks and vans, tools and technologies useful to plumbing and HVAC contractors. More than 400 exhibitors and 8,000 attendees participated in the show, an increase in attendance from last year’s show despite the down economy....

SGS launches certification program for plumbing products  

ATLANTA – SGS Consumer Testing Services announced a new certification program for plumbing products that extends the company’s long-standing testing services for the plumbing industry. SGS can now both test and certify products for their adherence to the Uniform and International Plumbing Codes, offering market advantages, including rapid turnaround, competitive pricing and testing labs around the world....

USGBC releases ‘Top 10 Ways to Use Recovery Funds’ 

The U.S. Green Building Council, in an attempt to provide resources to help state and local governments nationwide take advantage of the economic recovery opportunities presented by green building, has released “Top 10 Ways to Use Recovery Funds for Green Building.”...

D4COST offers library of LEED and sustainable projects on CD  

D4COST has produced a Green Building Estimating Library on CD containing cost data from 59 LEED and sustainable projects....

CSI introduces on-demand professional development Webinars  

The Construction Specifications Institute has unveiled the latest addition to its educational offerings: CSI On-Demand Webinars. The Webcast sessions provide learning opportunities 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at an affordable price for design and construction professionals. ...

NGWA offers one-day Geothermal Heat Pump Well Construction course 

Water well contractors interested in entering the geothermal heat pump well construction market can take a one-day course on June 20 in Muncie, Indiana....

Organizations fund food bank meals 

DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — The Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Authority of Northern Illinois, UA Plumbers Local 93, Volo, Ill., and UA Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 501, Aurora, Ill., funded more than 58,000 meals for the Northern Illinois Food Bank at a recent food drive....

Uponor releases Factory Training program schedule 

Uponor has released its 2009 Factory Training program schedule, which is available online at www.uponor-usa.com/training....

PMI updates mission statement, highlights sustainability 

Comprehensive Energy Services awarded ABC 2009 T.E.A.M. Award 

Longwood based, Comprehensive Energy Services has been awarded the 2009 Four Star Level T.E.A.M. Award by ABC, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Central Florida....

Obama Administration reconsiders efficiency standards 

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit granted the Obama Administration's request to reconsider weak efficiency standards of residential furnaces last month. The case was brought to the U.S. Department of Energy by several states, and environmental and consumer groups. ...

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