Dunbar Mechanical is MSCA's 100th Star 

Rockville, Md. Dunbar Mechanical Inc., Toledo, Ohio, is the 100th service contractor to receive the prestigious MSCA Star designation from the Mechanical...

ARS Buys Contractors in Vegas, San Diego 

In order to provide expanded services and an extended commitment to the residents and businesses of the Las Vegas area, plumbing and air conditioning provider, Yes! ARS, has acquired substantially all the assets of the Las Vegas location of Service Max, through its parent company, American Residential Services LLC. ...

IAPMO Symposium Gives Glimpse to the Future 

Chicago The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the World Plumbing Council sponsored the International Emerging Technology...

Linc Network Names 2007 Franchise Award Winners 

Dallas - Linc Network LLC honored a select group of franchise locations and employees for outstanding service and performance recently during the 2008 Linc Service Continuing Education Conference here. ...

YouTube Video pays Tribute to Fire Tragedies 

The National Fire Sprinkler Association, the longest-tenured fire sprinkler advocacy organization in the U.S., has posted an emotional video entitled, “Empty Shoes, No Longer Filled with Dreams,” on YouTube. The five-minute video, which premiered at NFSA's annual seminar, highlights the human toll of lives lost due to fire and the absence of fire sprinklers. ...

Charlotte Pipe Adds Utah PVC Plant 

Charlotte, N.C. When Charlotte Pipe and Foundry decided to expand in the western U.S. from its eastern base, it needed land with easy access to rail and...

Cuban Refugee Wins HVAC Industry Awards 

Miami - Seven years ago Ernesto Oliva escaped Cuba and came to the U.S. in a speedboat filled with refugees. He was determined to start a new life in...

New York Mechanicals Give $35,000 to Children's Hospital 

The Hudson Valley Mechanical Contractors Association recently donated $35,000 raised at its annual golf outing to Blythedale Children's Hospital. The contribution will be used to modernize the hospital's facility to better serve the needs of the families who use its services. ...

TACO'S White drives Smart 

Cranston, R.I. It's a sure sign that gas prices are affecting Americans when Taco President and CEO John Hazen White Jr. opts for a Smart car. Tired of...

Haberberger completes Washington U. dorm 

St. Louis Haberberger Inc., a full-service mechanical contracting company based here, recently completed work on the Village East Dormitory for long-time...

International green energy group names Meyer to board 

The International Green Energy Council has announced the appointment of Tom Meyer, executive director of Green Mechanical Council, to its board of directors. ...

Sioux Chief hosts students 

Peculiar, Mo. Sioux Chief Mfg Co. Inc. recently hosted more than 80 plumbing students and their teachers to their facilities here. The SkillsUSA participants...

People News 

Contractors Mark Woehrle, vice president of operations at Shaw Mechanical Services LLC, has been promoted to vice president of operations and special...

MSCA Announces Two More GreenStars 

Two more contractor members of the Mechanical Service Contractors of America have been awarded the prestigious MSCA GreenStar designation. Hurst Mechanical of Belmont, Mich., and T.H. Eifert Mechanical Contractors of Lansing, Mich., join W.E. Bowers of Beltsville, Md., which was named the first MSCA GreenStar on July 31. ...

Hill Mechanical Green Job Slashes Energy Use 

Loyola University's Richard J. Klarchek Information Commons, one of Chicago's most prominent green buildings, was designed to achieve a 50% reduction in energy usage compared to conventional HVAC systems. The building became functional in mid-January 2008 and has quickly proven itself to be a green success. ...

Viega hosts Siggy for Oct. hydronics seminar 

Nashua, N.H. - As part of its commitment to training customers, Viega is hosting the Viega Fall Hydronics Seminar with John Siegenthaler on Oct. 14 and...

EPA Continues Study of Drugs in Drinking Water 

Washington The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on an Information Collection Request that will be used in a detailed study of unused...

TDIndustries Wins Three Excellence in Construction Awards from ABC 

TDIndustries has won three national excellence in construction awards from the Associated Builders & Contractors, presented to the firm at the 18th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards ceremony in Washington in June. ...

Unified Group Sets Service Forum 

Broadview, Ill. — The Unified Group, an independent association of HVAC mechanical contractors based here, is holding its 2008 Service Management Forum in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 24-27. ...

2008 Radiant Expo Gets Green Light 

Schaumburg, Ill. The 2008 Radiant Expo and Radiant Panel Association's Annual Conference, held here Aug. 13-15, was deemed by the RPA Board to be a great...

Snelson Cos. Bought by GFI Energy Ventures 

Snelson Cos. Inc., a leading provider of pipeline construction and maintenance services, compressor and meter station construction, gas distribution services, and high pressure pipe fabrication, announced in mid-July that GFI Energy Ventures LLC has acquired a majority interest in the company....

In Brief 

Haberberger Inc., a full-service mechanical contracting company based in St. Louis, has completed work on two separate projects at the Federal Reserve...

Shambaugh & Son Wins Train Plant Fire System Contract 

Cherokee, Ala. — EMCOR Group Inc. has announced that its subsidiary Shambaugh & Son has received a contract to design and install the fire protection system for National Alabama Corp.'s new rail train manufacturing facility here. ...

Simpson Named Award Finalist 

Tampa, Fla. The Tampa Area Chamber of Commerce has named Simpson Mechanical a semi-finalist for its Small Business of the Year Award. One of 10 finalists...

Mass. Contractor Starts Green Energy Division 

Worcester, Mass. — C.K. Smith Co. Inc., a Worcester fuel and energy services dealer for more than 115 years, is going green. The company has launched its Alternative Energy & Services Division. The new division includes its environmentally-friendly Hybrid-Energy product line, propane delivery and service, and the plumbing services necessary to install equipment powered by C.K. Smith's alternative energy. ...

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