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WaterSmart Innovations gathers best plumbing, conservation minds

Nov 5, 2010

LAS VEGAS — More than 1,000 participants from 40 states and 10 foreign nations took part in the third annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, held here in early October. ...

Marriott expands LEED portfolio: Atlanta hotels conserve energy, water

Nov 5, 2010, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

ATLANTA — The SpringHill Suites Atlanta Airport Gateway and the Atlanta Marriott Gateway are both using 30% less water and 28% less energy than a non-LEED rated hotel....

Southland Industries wins design-build competition

Nov 5, 2010, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

FT. HOOD, TEXAS — Southland Industries is designing and will also install the sustainable HVAC and plumbing systems, and remote central utility plant for the new Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center here....

Nature Inn is first in park system to demonstrate green technologies

Nov 3, 2010, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

HOWARD, PA. — The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle State Park, the first facility of its type in Pennsylvania's state park system, opened its doors, offering visitors an up-close experience with green technologies....

ASHRAE, IES Join Forces on Residential Energy Standard

Nov 2, 2010

ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) are working together to strengthen requirements in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.2, Energy Efficient Design of Low-Rise Residential Buildings....

O’Brien Award of Excellence Awarded to Wayne Turchetta

Nov 2, 2010

HMC Service Company, Louisville, KY, Vice President Wayne Turchetta was awarded the D.S. O’Brien Award of Excellence at the Mechanical Service Contractors of America’s 25th Annual Educational Conference....

Green jobs take center stage at Greenbuild

Nov 1, 2010

WASHINGTON — At this year’s Greenbuild, the annual conference hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), green jobs take center stage in the form of a Green Jobs Summit and Green Jobs Fair. ...

Palm Beach PHCC to hold 23rd annual trade show

Nov 1, 2010

The Palm Beach Association of the PHCC will hold their 23nd Annual Plumbing Trade Show on Tuesday, March 23, 2011 – Going, Going, Gone Green. ...

Viega Forms Strategic Alliance with the Reliable Automatic Sprinkler

Nov 1, 2010

Viega LLC and The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. New York have formed a strategic alliance in order to provide expanded options for residential fire sprinkler applications....

United Mechanical Establishes AirTemp Mechanical Service in Northwest Arkansas

Oct 29, 2010

Expanding their market reach, United Mechanical, Inc. of Oklahoma City, Okla., has established AirTemp Mechanical Service, Inc. in northwest Arkansas....

Value and impact of home fire sprinkler incentives underscored in new study

Oct 28, 2010

Incentives for sprinkler installations in new U.S. homes are becoming increasingly common due to building codes and ordinances, and in recognition of the life safety benefits these systems provide....

AIA Names American Standard Approved CES Course Provider

Oct 28, 2010

The American Institute of Architects has approved American Standard as a course provider for the AIA Continuing Education System....

North Carolina Biotechnology Center Taps Federal Grant to Reduce Energy Costs

Oct 26, 2010

Linc Services, LLC has completed an energy-improvement installation for the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, projecting a 34 percent reduction in energy consumption....

Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.) to Give Keynote Address at the Greenbuild Conference

Oct 26, 2010

The U.S. Green Building Council today announced that former Secretary of State and retired Gen. Colin L. Powell will give the keynote address at USGBC’s annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo....

Ronald McDonald House Charities receives donation from Home-Tech

Oct 25, 2010

FORT MYERS, FLA. — Ronald McDonald House Charities was the benefactor of Home-Tech’s Charity of the Month program. ...

Grundfos Pumps Corp. announces the launch of its Facebook Fan page

Oct 25, 2010

OLATHE, KAN. — Grundfos Pumps Corp. today announced the launch of its corporate Facebook Fan page with an initial focus on promoting the company’s product, programs, services and events. ...

Standard 90.1-2007 Available as Free Download

Oct 25, 2010

ASHRAE is making it easier than ever before to access its flagship energy standard, 90.1, available as a free download for a limited time....

GROHE Appoints New President, Chief Executive Officer for the Americas

Oct 25, 2010

GROHE has named industry veteran Franz Droege president and chief executive officer for GROHE America. ...

America First Expo to Be Held at Fort Totten, Nov. 18

Oct 21, 2010

Local plumbing supply hosts event honoring domestic manufacturing....

Stronger Growth for Remodeling Projected for 2011

Oct 21, 2010

Substantive growth in remodeling spending, coming off a three year decline, seems likely in 2011....

Triangle Tube and A Drink for Tomorrow complete a new well in Botswana

Oct 21, 2010

A Drink for Tomorrow, in partnership with Triangle Tube have completed the construction of a well in the village of Labala in Botswana, Africa. ...

KNAACK, WEATHER GUARD offer free RIDGID vacuum

Oct 20, 2010

CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL. — KNAACK and WEATHER GUARD are offering a free RIDGID Model WD1250 wet/dry vacuum with a purchase of $500 or more. ...

Georgia governor honors TOTO

Oct 20, 2010

MORROW, GA. — Governor Sonny Perdue recently honored TOTO USA with the 2010 Conserve Georgia Water Conservation Award. ...

RHP Mechanical Systems ranks among top contractors

Oct 19, 2010

Northern Nevada-based RHP Mechanical Systems ranks among the country’s top specialty contractors, taking top spots in two different annual reports....