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Isuzu to resume truck production in Japan on Apr. 5th

Apr 5, 2011

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced that Isuzu Motors Limited will resume production at its Fujisawa plant on April 5. ...

ASPE joins the World Plumbing Council

Apr 5, 2011

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers has announced its acceptance by the World Plumbing Council as a Full member....

Bossert builds Hawaii’s first certified green home

Apr 5, 2011, By Steve Spaulding Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

KAILUA, HAWAII – When the Mattos family’s home in Oahu burned down, they decided to rebuild green, and build a green home for the price of a standard home....

Near-zero Lab Home paves way to eradicating energy bills

Apr 4, 2011, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

OHIO TOWNSHIP, PA. — S&A Homes in partnership with IBACOS and its Best Practices Research Alliance, has built a near-zero energy Lab Home in Cobblestone Estates here. ...

ASSE Receives ANSI Approval on Fifth Professional Qualifications Standard

Apr 4, 2011

ANSI recognized the ASSE's fifth professional qualifications standard as an American National Standard. ...

World Vision Honors PMI’s Executive Director, Barbara C. Higgens, with a Crystal Vision Award

Apr 4, 2011

Barbara C. Higgens, PMI’s executive director, will be recognized with a Crystal Vision “Robert T. Atkins Life Time Achievement Award.”...

Cincinnati Zoo conserves resources via 1.56 MW solar array, LEED buildings

Mar 31, 2011, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

CINCINNATI — This spring, visitors at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will be greeted by the largest publicly accessible, urban solar array in the country, a 1.56 megawatt system. ...

Student chapters, contractors receive awards at MCAA convention

Mar 31, 2011

ROCKVILLE, MD. — At the Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s Convention held March 6-10, in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii, a variety of awards were presented to Student Chapters and individuals....

Contractors can get comprehensive solar training at National Solar Conference

Mar 30, 2011

The American Solar Energy Society is offering one of the industry’s most comprehensive training opportunities for installers at its National Solar Conference, Solar 2011, in Raleigh, N.C., May 17-21. ...

NATE Continues to Support Troops with Certification Extension

Mar 30, 2011

NATE-Certified military personnel called to active duty resume same certification status upon return....

Pa. residential fire sprinkler mandate is up for consideration

Mar 30, 2011, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

HARRISBURG, PA. — Last month the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation, H.B. 377, to repeal the residential fire sprinkler mandate in the state’s construction code. ...

ASPE's newest publication is 10% off through Apr. 30th

Mar 29, 2011

The Illustrated Plumbing Codes Design Handbook takes the mystery out of designing and inspecting code-compliant plumbing systems. ...

Noritz Group Offering $150,000 in Aid To Earthquake and Tsunami Survivors in Japan

Mar 29, 2011

The Noritz Group has announced that it will donate a total of $150,000 to help relief and recovery efforts in Japanese communities affected by the earthquake and tsunami. ...

REHAU Academy Announces Expanded Selection of Professional Training Opportunities

Mar 29, 2011

REHAU announces an expanded offering of more than 30 REHAU Academy seminars, trainings and lunch and learns to meet the dynamic needs of North American construction industry professionals. ...

Tucker Mechanical CEO wins MCAA Distinguished Service Award

Mar 29, 2011

EMCOR Group Inc. announced that Robert Turner, President and CEO of its Tucker Mechanical operation here has been recognized by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America with its highest honor. ...

Mr. Rooter Plumbing Announces $50,000 in In-Kind Donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities

Mar 28, 2011

Just a year after kicking off its national sponsorship, Mr. Rooter Plumbing marked the milestone of giving $50,000 in in-kind donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities....

Saving water yields big reward for Wis. family

Mar 28, 2011

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Conserving water at home has paid off in a big way for Tim Buhler of Glenbeulah, Wis., who has been announced the winner of a week-long eco-vacation from the Responsible Bathroom sweepstakes, sponsored by American Standard Brands....