ICC bolsters green expertise
The International Code Council has hired Shawn Martin as its new director of industry relations in its Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) group....
DOE reveals new agenda
NEW ORLEANS Cathy Zoi, assistant secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, revealed an aggressive new agenda...
Federal buildings to achieve zero-net energy by 2030
Making a commitment to utilize green technologies and alternative energy at the federal level, President Barack Obama issued the Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance Executive Order this October, setting sustainable goals for federal agencies, and also announced a $3.4 billion investment in a smart energy grid....
Applewood Plumbing does well by doing good
DENVER Applewood Plumbing, Heating & Electric here wins awards in bunches. Applewood won the 2009 Large Business winner in the Denver Better Business...
EPA seeks WaterSense for Homes inspectors
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalizes its WaterSense specification for single-family new homes, green building inspection and rating organizations are now eligible to partner with WaterSense. ...
UMEC wins Phoenix courthouse job
EMCOR Group Inc. announced that its University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors subsidiary has received a contract for the installation of mechanical systems for the new Maricopa County Court Tower in Phoenix. ...
NIBCO Offers New Extended 125/5 Valve Warranty
NIBCO has announced the extension of its 125% pressure-rated metal valve warranty from one to five years from date of service. ...
USGBC’s Greenbuild Conference opens with celebration at Chase Field
The U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild International Conference & Expo opened the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, when David Kohler, president and chief operating officer of Kohler Co., and USGBC President, CEO and Founding Chair Rick Fedrizzi spoke to an audience of more than 28,000, stressing the importance of green building. ...
Energy Management Systems for Commercial Buildings will Garner $67 Billion
Commercial buildings in the United States are responsible for 18% of the country’s total energy consumption, and as such they represent one of the largest opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and reduction in carbon emissions. ...
Danze Extends Direct Rebate Program
Danze, Inc. has announced an extension to its National Homeowner Rebate Program....
Affiliated Distributors Names Viega Supplier of the Year – Marketing Excellence
– Viega was awarded Affiliated Distributors (A-D) 2008-2009 Supplier of the Year – Marketing Excellence award at the organization’s annual meeting....
EMCOR's charity golf tourney raises $85K for inner city children and families
Bill Dillard, founder and CEO of EMCOR recently presented a $85,500 check to Frontline Outreach, Inc. President Arto Woodley, Jr., during ceremonies at the 25th Annual MSI-Frontline Outreach Golf Tournament Benefit. ...
Andrew Warrington named Peerless Pump Company’s new President
Grundfos has named Andrew Warrington as the new President of Peerless Pump Company and its subsidiaries. ...
Contractors, Ed O’Connell and Alex Walter Honored
Ed O’Connell and Alex Walter were voted “Contributors of the Year” by the members of the Service Roundtable and honored at the company’s Las Vegas Roundtable national meeting. ...
Rheem HP-50 heat pump water heater makes debut in Portland
PORTLAND, ORE. — More than 125 plumbing contractors attended an in-depth briefing on the new Rheem HP-50 Heat Pump Water Heater at the World Trade Center Plaza here this October. The three-hour outdoor workshop was part of a daylong HP-50 launch event, held for the plumbing trade, regional electric utilities and energy-efficiency organizations....
New study: green building will support 8 million U.S. jobs
PHOENIX — Despite a challenging economic outlook, green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 billion into the U.S. economy, including $396 billion in wages over the next four years, according to a new study from the U.S. Green Building Council and Booz Allen Hamilton, a strategy and technology consulting firm. The study was released at USGBC’s annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the industry’s largest gathering of representatives from all sectors of the green building movement. ...
Uniform Solar Energy Code Named an American National Standard
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has formally bestowed the designation of American National Standard upon the 2009 Uniform Solar Energy Code (USEC)....
VSC Corp. and its subsidiaries merge to create VSC Fire & Security Inc.
RICHMOND, VA. — VSC Corp. and its subsidiaries, including Virginia Sprinkler Company Inc., Virginia Fire Protection Inc., Industrial Fire & Safety Inc., Davy Fire Protection, Precision Sprinkler Co., Southeastern Fire Control Inc., Virginia Sprinkler Co. Inspections Services Inc. and Worsham Sprinkler Co. Inc. have recently merged to create VSC Fire & Security Inc., a privately held company, providing integrated fire protection, life safety and security solutions for and inspections of fire suppression, fire detection, fire sprinklers, fire alarms and security systems in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions. ...
Fujitsu Enhances Halcyon Dealer Program, Benefits
Fujitsu General America has added substantially to the benefits for its growing network of Halcyon Dealers. ...
Grundfos “Impossible Tour” stops at OCC’s LEED Silver facility
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — More than 200 people visited Orange County Choppers (OCC) in Newburgh, N.Y., Oct. 15, 2009, to participate in the Grundfos Impossible Tour — a fully equipped, mobile educational center for trade professionals in the plumbing, heating and piping industry. The Grundfos visit to OCC was the sixth of 14 stops across the Northeast, during October and November. This final swing of this tour began in Cleveland in early October and ends in Lancaster, Pa., in mid-November. ...
MSS publishes comprehensive standard practice for pipe hangers and supports
The Manufactures Standardization Society (MSS) has published a newly revised and enhanced Standard Practice, SP-58-2009, Pipe Hangers and Supports –Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and Installation....
Gowan Inc. wins Texas Children’s Hospital job
EMCOR Group Inc. announced that its Gowan Inc. subsidiary has been awarded a contract for the installation of mechanical systems for the new Maternity Center at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. ...
Noble Innovations announces ETL approval for Viridian tankless water heater
Noble Innovations Inc. has received Intertek’s United States ETL (Electrical Testing Lab) Approval for its flagship product, the Viridian Truly Tankless Electric Hot Water Heater. ...
Countdown to Greenbuild
The U.S. Green Building Council hosts the world’s largest green building conference and expo, Greenbuild, coming to Phoenix, Ariz., Nov 11-13, 2009. ...
Aquatech USA 2010 focuses on technology, post-recession planning
Lisle, Ill. — Changes and advances in the industry brought about by the recession and legislative challenges will be highlighted at WQA Aquatech USA 2010, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla., March 9-12. ...
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