AHR Expo focuses on sustainable products and new technologies
There were plenty of new technologies and products at the AHR Expo this year - more than 1,900 companies exhibited. Many products focused on sustainability, which not only benefits the environment by saving energy, but also benefits customers, manufacturers and contractors by saving money. ...
Sprinkler requirements are coming soon
On Sept. 21, 2008, the International Code Council adopted amendment RB64-07/08 to the 2009 International Residential Code. This amendment mandates that beginning Jan. 1, 2011, all new one- and two-family residential dwellings along with townhomes be equipped with fire sprinklers. ...
Association holds show
The Palm Beach Association of the PHCC will hold its 21st Annual Plumbing Trade Show April 22, 2009, here, at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo East. ...
NATE launches consumer website
North American Technician Excellence launched its new consumer Web site, www.hvacradvice.com, reaffirming the organization's commitment to both consumers and contractors that employ NATE-certified technicians....
Plumbing companies comply with new lead regulations
NSF Intl., a not-for-profit, public health and safety organization, announced that Kohler, Moen and Price Pfister have become the first faucet companies to have certain plumbing products comply with the new low lead requirements....
National Green Building Standard includes garbage disposals
RACINE, WIS. – InSinkErator has been recognized by the National Association of Home Builders for the role disposers play as part of an environmentally responsible home waste management system...
WQA Aquatech USA helps attendees thrive in an uncertain economy
LISLE, ILL. — In response to the difficult economic climate, WQA Aquatech USA 2009 is presenting a number of keynote addresses, sessions and a panel discussion, focusing on how to succeed in business during an economic downturn. ...
Manufacturing continues at Energy Saving Products despite fire
Energy Saving Products’ manufacturing facilities and offices in Edmonton, Alberta, were destroyed by a fire that occurred after business hours the night of Jan. 27. No one was in the facilities or offices when the fire occurred, and the cause of the fire is still unknown....
RPA announces new interim board liaison
The Board of Directors at the Radiant Panel Association announced the creation of an interim board liaison position in response to Executive Director Larry Drake’s resignation. Jeff Brennecke, three-time association president and current board member, will serve as board liaison effective immediately. Brennecke will take a leave of absence from his board role while he fulfills the liaison duties....
Plumber chases Olympic dream
Jonathan Cheever, a licensed plumber in Massachusetts and Utah, has a dream – to be an Olympic athlete – and is going for it. The 23-year-old native of Saugus, Mass., is on the 2009 U.S. Snowboarding team and competes in Snowboardcross, an event that is based on time qualifications on an inclined course....
Habitat for Humanity Canada and RenewABILITY reduce water heating costs
WATERLOO, ONTARIO – RenewABILITY Energy Inc., manufacturer of the Power-Pipe Drain Water Heat Recovery system, and Habitat for Humanity Canada announced a national program that will reduce the cost of water heating by up to 40% in new homes built by Habitat for Humanity Canada in 2009....
Linc Service conference focuses on best practices and green benefits
PITTSBURGH – The 2009 Linc Service Continuing Education Conference brought together nearly 700 employees from Linc Service Contractor locations for two days of class sessions, recently held in Dallas, that focused on training tools and sharing best practices. ...
United Rentals announces ultimate sports experience sweepstakes
GREENWICH, CONN. – United Rentals Inc. announced the launch of the Consider It Won sweepstakes that will award four winners an all-expense paid trip for two to a championship sporting event of their choice: professional football, baseball, hockey or Indy car racing....
Bell & Gossett announce spring seminar schedule
MORTON GROVE, ILL. – Bell & Gossett announced its training course schedule for the spring of 2009. The free training seminars are offered at the Bell & Gossett Little Red Schoolhouse Education Center located here, and are open to engineers, contractors and facility maintenance professionals....
2009 code books are available
WASHINGTON and ONTARIO, CALIF. – The 2009 International Plumbing Code, published by the International Code Council, and the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are now available to purchase. ...
AHRI announces retirement of Jack Klimp, staff restructuring
ARLINGTON, VA. – The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute announced that AHRI CEO Jack Klimp will be retiring June 1, 2009, and that it is restructuring its staff responsibilities to better position the association to accomplish its core missions of excellence in standards, certification and advocacy....
Weeklong event is a hit for GreenPlumbers
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — Fourteen industry professionals from across the U.S. converged here recently for the first GreenPlumbers Train the Trainer event. A weeklong program, Train the Trainer enables participants to become certified instructors of the GreenPlumbers curriculum: caring for water, climate care, solar hot water, water efficient technologies and inspection report services. ...
ASHRAE and GBI promote sustainable building
ATLANTA – ASHRAE and the Green Building Initiative will work together to accelerate the adoption of sustainability principles in the built environment through a new agreement, which was approved by ASHRAE and by the GBI Board of Directors during winter meetings. ...
Heat Transfer Products unveils rep lineup for Canada
EAST FREETOWN, MASS. — Heat Transfer Products announced the following lineup of independent sales agents in Canada: the Morgan Group will be responsible for the province of Ontario; KVC Industries Corp. will be responsible for the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia; Nova West Hydro Thermal Sales will be responsible for the provinces in Atlantic Canada, including Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. HTP is also actively searching for sales representation in other provinces, including Quebec....
CLSE expands fire sprinkler seminar series
DALLAS – The Center for Life Safety Education recently released three new complete segments of its Fire Sprinklers 200 series and the first installment of Fire Sprinklers 301 series....
Renovated house has unique heating system, is LEED Platinum
David Gottfried, founder of the U.S. Green Building Council, the World Green Building Council and CEO of Regenerative Ventures, has completed the highest scoring green home, leading to a LEED Platinum certification, based on the USGBC LEED for Homes Green Building Rating System that was launched in January 2008. ...
Trane office building earns LEED Silver certification
SAN ANTONIO – Trane's new 32,000-sq.ft. commercial office building in San Antonio has earned the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED Silver certification for Commercial Interiors. It is the fourth LEED certified building in San Antonio....
One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating achieves timeliness with TeleNav Track
SUNNYVALE, CALIF. – A franchise of One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating has improved dispatching efficiencies and employee accountability through TeleNav Track, a cell phone-based GPS navigation and tracking service....
Couple design home’s plumbing and mechanical systems, hope for highest LEED rating
MADISON, WIS. – Carol Richard, an architect, and Fred Berg, a retired engineer, designed their own three-story 2,700-sq.ft. home and detached garage, including the plumbing and mechanical systems, and oversaw the construction. The couple hopes their house will be the first in Wisconsin to qualify for the highest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum rating by the U.S. Green Building Council for a single-family home. ...
Linc Network names 2008 award winners at conference
PITTSBURGH – Linc Network honored Trotter & Morton Facility Services Inc., Calgary, Alberta, and a select group of franchise employees for superior service and performance during the 2009 Linc Service Continuing Education Conference in Dallas....
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