Businesses receive labor-related tax breaks 

CHICAGO — In this tough economy, every business could use a break. Businesses that hire employees fitting in the categories of Job Corps graduates, veterans, unemployed and disabled workers will receive available tax credits....

Masco Home Services supports WaterSense label certification 

Masco Home Services Inc. has joined an group of licensed certification organizations qualified to oversee inspections and certify WaterSense labeled new homes. ...

Survey says local governments talk sustainability but don’t act  

ICMA released a survey that indicates many communities are giving sustainability more attention, but many are only in the beginning stages of the process and few have turned concerns into actions....

AFSA's SprinklerECampus.com Adds New Course 

WaterFurnace donates $20,000 at golf outing 

WaterFurnace, Inc. donated $20,000 in proceeds from their 22nd Annual Supplier Golf Outing to the United Service Organization (USO) of Indiana....

Randall Mechanical Inc. acquires South Seminole Sheet Metal Inc. 

ORLANDO, FLA. — Construction veteran Jeffrey S. Condello, founder, president and CEO of Orlando-based Randall Mechanical Inc., announced he acquired South Seminole Sheet Metal Inc. ...

Caroma Receives Inaugural Excellence Award from EPA WaterSense Program  

Caroma was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program for helping to promote water efficiency. ...

First Rehau Academy Training Center Opens in Canada  

Rehau announces the opening of its first permanent Academy training center in Canada....

Moen named EPA WaterSense manufacturing partner 2010 

Moen Inc. has been selected as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2010 WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year. ...

NSF International Certifies Zurn Pex Inc.’s Fire Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings  

NSF International recently certified Zurn Pex’s fire sprinkler piping system for meeting applicable fire protection requirements....

Kohler Co. receives inagaural excellence award from EPA WaterSense program 

Kohler Co. was chosen by the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program as an inaugural Excellence Award recipient for strategic collaboration....

ASSE Releases a White Paper to Address Scald Hazards Associated with Low-Flow Showerheads 

The American Society of Sanitary Engineering has released a white paper intended to bring attention to safety hazards associated with low-flow showerheads....

Caleffi obtains OG-300 Certification 

MILWAUKEE — Caleffi’s NAS3 Series Solar Water Heating Systems used in residential and small commercial building applications are now OG-300 certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corp. (SRCC)....

CCA attendees learn to focus on business goals  

SAN ANTONIO — At the Construction Contractors’ Alliance (CCA) meeting here, Sept. 15-17, author and Inc. Magazine Editor-at-Large Bo Burlingham shared the successful attributes of 14 privately held companies. ...

Obama Administration Announces Plans to Install New Solar Panels on the White House Residence 

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Nancy Sutley today announced plans to install solar panels and a solar hot water heater on the roof of the White House Residence. ...

Gerber assists school in persuit of LEED certificationq 

With the support from the Green Schools Alliance and Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, Seacrest Country Day School is on its way to achieving LEED Certification....

RPA announces name change 

BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. — The RPA is proud to announce that its board of directors has approved a name change for the organization effective immediately. ...

Electric radiant lets the show go on at historic opera house 

LEAD, S.D. — An historic opera house here is back in business after it was retrofit with an electric radiant floor heating system. ...

Combustioneer wins MSCA Star designation 

Combustioneer, a leading mechanical services provider in the Washington, D.C., area, has been named an MSCA Star Contractor. ...

GROHE supports breast cancer awareness month with campaign  

BLOOMINGDALE, ILL. — For every sale of the GROHE Ladylux3 Plus and Ladylux3 Café kitchen faucets in participating showrooms, GROHE will donate $25 to BCRF. ...

Bank of America Tower’s co-gen plant provides 65% of energy  

NEW YORK — The Bank of America Tower has its own 4.6-megawatt co-generation plant, water conserving systems and an under-floor ventilation system....

PVC pipe class action lawsuit filed against JM Eagle 

LOS ANGELES — This September a class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of private commercial property owners and water utilities potentially seeking millions of dollars from JM Eagle. ...

NFSA Recognizes Uponor on their 10-year Anniversary with Association 

The NFSA recently recognized Uponor for its 10 years of membership and its continued dedication to the fire sprinkler industry. ...

Get ready for prosperity, Nexstar members told 

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The crowd cheered when economist Brian Beaulieu told Nexstar Network members that there would be no double dip recession....

Happy Hollow renovation reduces operating costs 

SAN JOSE, CALIF. — After years of construction, planning and design, San Jose's Happy Hollow Park & Zoo reopened and is utilizing sustainable systems....

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