Orlando Joins T Brass as Business Development Manager 

T Brass has announced the addition of Mike Orlando as Business Development Manager....

Pool & Kent Fla. wins effluent pump station job 

EMCOR Group announced that its Poole & Kent Co. of Florida subsidiary has received a contract for the South District Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Miami, Fla. ...

Laars Reveals Two Key Company Positions  

William (Bill) Root has been appointed to the role of V.P. and General Manager for Laars Heating Systems Company....

Contractors must be lead certified 

WASHINGTON — Contractors who perform work in housing built before 1978 must be trained and certified to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) regulation. The rule applies to any contractor who might disturb lead paint to, for example, service behind-the-wall plumbing. Contractors who don’t get trained and certified by the April deadline will be subject to hefty fines....

Contractors fret over credit, people, government 

CLEVELAND — Contractors are cautiously optimistic about 2010, although worries about tight credit markets, lack of qualified people and the effects of government are what keep them up at night....

Hansen Mechanical performs boiler upgrade at zoo 

BROOKFIELD, ILL. — The Chicago Zoological Park — better known as Brookfield Zoo — has been in business since 1934. The 216-acre campus sponsors numerous research and conservation efforts around the globe, and is home to more than 2,300 animals of more than 450 species. ...

Data center goes off-grid, is research test bed 

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s Green Data Center (SUGDC), a 12,000-sq.ft. facility, created by the university and IBM, opened December 2009 and is registered to receive U.S. Green Building Council LEED Silver certification. ...

Harrington Engineering wins award for armed forces reserve center project 

ROCKY HILL, CONN. — Harrington Engineering Inc. received an Excellence in Construction Award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Connecticut for its Armed Forces Reserve Center (AFRC) project in New Windsor, N.Y. ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, ILL. — The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) will host its 2010 Spring Meeting, March 14-17, at the Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego, Calif. 

ROLLING MEADOWS, ILL. — The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) will host its 2010 Spring Meeting, March 14-17, at the Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego, Calif....

IRS issues residential tax credit form: heat pump efficiency levels are correct  

ARLINGTON, VA. — The Internal Revenue Service recently issued Form 5695, Residential Energy Credits, which is the form for taxpayers to use when claiming tax credits under Section 25(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. The form is available on AHRI's Web site. ...

Grainger show highlights building green, economic recovery 

ORLANDO, FLA. — Contractors learned about building sustainable, green products and technologies, and economic and business challenges during seminars and networking sessions at Grainger’s 2010 Total MRO Solutions National Customer Show here in January. Contractors also had the opportunity to visit Grainger suppliers during the trade show to learn about programs, services and products available through Grainger. ...

Speakman appoints Rob Cook first non-family president 

Speakman has appointed Rob Cook as its sixth president and first non-family member to lead the company in its 141 year history....

Construction Contractors’ Alliance meeting will focus on latest construction trends  

FALLS CHURCH, VA. — At the Construction Contractors’ Alliance meeting in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., March 10-12, CCA members and guests will learn about the latest construction trends, proven sales strategies and innovative marketing tactics, making them stand out among other contractors. ...

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute welcomes New Board Member and Committee Chair  

PMI announces the election of Fernando Fernandez to the Board of Directors as a director at large and the appointment of Michael Martinez as the co-chair of the Universal Conformity Assessment Committee....

ABC Names John Smith 2009 Contractor of the Year  

Associated Builders and Contractors presented its Contractor of the Year award to John Smith, CEO and chairman of Lake Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Eustis, Fla....

Susan Kennedy joins the American Society of Plumbing Engineers 

Industry veteran Susan Kennedy has joined the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) as the Society’s Director of Marketing....

Residential Energy Efficiency Market Poised for Strong Growth 

There is a positive outlook for growth in energy efficient products and services for homes, according to a new report from Pike Research....

American Standard Brands Commits $1 Million to Nature Conservancy  

American Standard Brands announced a commitment of $1 million over a two-year period to The Nature Conservancy. ...

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute Names New Director of Strategy and Technology 

PMI has announced that David Hagopian has joined the organization as Director of Strategy and Technology....

Atlanta Motorsports Park is first ‘green’ racetrack  

DAWSONVILLE, GA. — The Atlanta Motorsports Park is well on its way to become the first sustainable racetrack in the world. ...

ARC Mechanical Contractor’s Staff Achieves NATE Certification 

ARC Mechanical Contractors Inc. has announced the recent NATE certification of seven field staff. ...

Mr. Waterheater opens in Denver, Clarksville, Tenn. 

PITTSBURGH — The Mr. Waterheater jingle will soon be heard in Denver as Pat Quinlan, owner of Coffman & Company, opens Mr. Waterheater franchise No. 6 and Neal and Ron Morton, owners of Morton Mechanical, open the seventh Mr. Waterheater franchise in Clarksville, Tenn....

ARC Mechanical Contractors Acquire Montshire Mechanical 

ARC Mechanical Contractors have announced the acquisition of Montshire Mechanical Services Inc. ...

PHCC–National Association Announces Departure of Executive Vice President  

The PHCC-NA has announced that Dwight “Ike” Casey will be leaving the position of Executive Vice President. ...

CALMAC CEO Named USGBC Board of Directors Chair-elect  

CALMAC has announced its CEO, Mark MacCracken, has been selected as Chair-elect of the USGBC Board of Directors for the 2010 calendar year....

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