Commercial energy efficiency retrofits could save $41.1B 

According to a new report if all commercial space built as of 2010 were included in a 10-year energy retrofit program, the savings would have the potential to reach more than $41.1 billion....

ICC final action hearings for 2012 I-Codes slated for October 

Final action hearings for ICC’s Energy Conservation Code, energy section of Residential Code; a special building tour hands-on learning experience are scheduled for ICC’s annual conference....

ASPE, ICC partner to host international, green lineup 

Attendees to the 2010 ASPE Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition in Philadelphia, Oct. 30-Nov. 3, will have no lack of interesting, informative, and invigorating educational sessions from which to choose....

American Standard Brands has acquired Safety Tubs, LLC 

American Standard Brands has acquired Safety Tubs, LLC, a privately held U.S. business specializing in the design and manufacturing of walk-in bathtubs for those with limited mobility....

Danze named partner of first-ever Energy Star approved house plans 

Danze Inc. has been named a sponsor of The House Designers’ first-ever Energy Star approved house plans. ...

ARS/Rescue Rooter buys Memphis-based Conway Services 

ARS/Rescue Rooter announced today the purchase of Memphis-based Conway Services Heating, Cooling & Plumbing....

Triangle Tube brings water to African village through A Drink for Tomorrow 

A Drink for Tomorrow, in partnership with Triangle Tube will fund the construction of a freshwater well in the village of Labala, located in Botswana, Africa....

Sioux Chief Hosts Emerging Plumbers 

On June 23rd, Sioux Chief hosted 70 plumbing students and their teachers to their facilities south of Kansas City, Missouri....

MCAA Releases Safety Leadership DVD 

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc. just released a new publication on Safety Leadership for Mechanical Construction Supervisors. ...

CSG, Massachusetts Oilheat Council Win Contract To Help Working Families Make Homes More Efficient  

Stimulus funds launch first comprehensive energy efficiency pilot program for low to moderate income homeowners....

ARS/Rescue Rooter expands HVAC service into Northern California 

ARS/Rescue Rooter announced today the purchase of the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corporation....

Remodeling Spending Expected to Accelerate Moving into 2011 

recovery in home improvement spending will soon be underway according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released today....

BPI Announces ANSI Accreditation for its Standards Programs  

The Building Performance Institute, is pleased to announce that it has received approval ANSI as an accredited developer of American National Standards. ...

PHCC’s Connect 2010 to give contractors tools to reenergize 

Contractors can get the expanded power tools needed to electrify their businesses, via one industry-specific convenient meeting, CONNECT 2010....

Bradford White a Presenting Sponsor at the 2010 NFL Alumni Philadelphia Chapter Charity Golf Classic  

Bradford White was the Presenting Sponsor of the 2010 NFL Alumni Philadelphia Chapter Charity Golf Classic....

Grundfos “Pumps on Tour” Hosts Local Industrial Trade For Fun Day 

Traveling educational vehicle rolls into Chicago with games, giveaways, and free baseball tickets, as well as practical information and training....

Rinnai Offers Boiler Rebate to Contractors/Dealers 

Through August 31, 2010, Rinnai America Corporation is offering contractors/dealers a rebate of up to $1,000 on select boiler products....

Standard 90.1: Setting the Energy Foundation in Buildings for 35 Years 

While high-performance buildings are the obvious choice in today’s sustainability-focused industry, it was only a short 35 years ago that the first standard for energy efficiency was established....

United Association General President Hite Appointed to President’s Export Council 

Industry opposition builds to Home Star bill 

WASHINGTON — Industry opposition is building to the Home Star legislation, more commonly known as “Cash for Caulkers.” ...

DOE showers industry with confusion 

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy probably didn’t know what it was getting itself into when it announced an interpretive rule in early June that would effectively ban multi-head shower systems....

Manufacturing companies enter joint venture, new business alliance  

MILWAUKEE & CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF. — A. O. Smith Corp., Milwaukee, and Takagi Industrial Co. Ltd., Fuji-city, Shizuoka, Japan, announced that they are establishing a joint venture; and Acorn Engineering Co., City of Industry, Calif., and Smith Industries Inc., Montgomery, Ala., announced a new business alliance....

Deal in the works: Direct Energy to purchase Clockwork 

Direct Energy has announced its intention to acquire the assets and business of Clockwork Home Services Inc....

Lennox helps Houston college train HVAC students 

DALLAS — Lennox Industries Inc. has donated more than $30,000 in commercial HVAC equipment to Houston’s San Jacinto College South this year to help retrain people laid off from the construction and petroleum industries. ...

Home-Tech donates to animal shelter, hospital trauma center  

FORT MYERS, FLA. — Home-Tech donated $1,105 to Lee County’s Animal Refuge Center and $1,000 to Lee Memorial Hospital’s Trauma Center here in May and June. ...

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