Weeklong event is a hit for GreenPlumbers
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — Fourteen industry experts from across the U.S., all passionate about water and the environment, 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. ...
California approves PEX for state plumbing code
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - The California Building Standards Commission has approved the use of PEX plumbing for domestic water systems, finally following the lead of every other state and many of its own counties and municipalities that have already approved the use of PEX. ...
Ferguson showrooms honor plumbers
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. — Ferguson will honor plumbers during the month of February, hosting National Plumber’s Appreciation Month in all Ferguson showrooms....
CES holds toy drive, donates food during holiday season
ORLANDO, FLA. – Comprehensive Energy Services Inc. donated food and toiletry items to The Christian Help Organization last November. Also, Mending Hearts Charity Inc. was beneficiary of the company’s annual holiday toy drive....
Moen adds sustainability section to Web site
NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO – Moen recently added a new section to its Web site, www.moen.com/sustainability. The new section, which launched in January 2009, provides detailed information on its water-efficient product portfolio. ...
Gowan receives hospital expansion contract
Gowan Inc. recently received a contract for an expansion project at Memorial Hermann Hospital Systems in Houston. Gowan will be responsible for the mechanical systems installations in the hospital's 59,000-sq.ft. satellite kitchen. The project includes the installation of a complete HVAC and plumbing retrofit, control systems and grease exhaust systems. ...
PMI pushes housing recovery plan
The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute joined Fix Housing First, a coalition formed to push for a housing recovery plan that will revive the economy. ...
ASHRAE reaffirms commitment to landmark energy standard
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-conditioning Engineers is moving forward in developing the nation's first standard for high-performance, green commercial buildings after disbanding the committee's original membership and reconstituting the committee. ...
Pending law may aid union organizing
Labor unions have seen their strength and membership decline for several decades, but a proposed federal law that President-elect Obama has expressed...
Push for water, energy stimulus dollars begins
Plumbing, environmental and energy efficiency groups are clamoring for billions of dollars in federal infrastructure funds that they hope to get from the Obama Administration. ...
Contracting companies appeal OSHA citations
San Diego Sherwood Mechanical and University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, both located in San Diego, and Farwest Insulation Contracting in Fullerton,...
Delta re-positions company brand
Delta announced a new direction in its brand positioning built around the theme, A Smarter Way for People to Experience Water. The brand campaign, which includes television advertising, an updated Web site and new logo is the most comprehensive campaign in Delta's history. ...
Water cooler meets GreenSpec criteria
Oak Brook, GrILL. - An independent panel of GreenSpec editors determined that Halsey Taylor's HVRGRN water cooler meets the criteria for a GreenSpec listing...
McKinstry expands operations
McKinstry is expanding its Southwest operations to provide customers in Texas with a broad range of products and solutions to lower their energy use and reduce their environmental impact. The company will integrate the Direct Energy Commercial Services and Technology group into its operations as part of this expansion. ...
ICC committee rejects NAHB sprinkler appeal
An International Code Council special committee voted unanimously on Dec. 11, 2008, to reject an appeal that was filed by the National Association of Home Builders regarding ICC residential fire sprinkler code requirements that were voted on this past September during ICC's final action hearings in Minneapolis. ...
Contractor Magazine gets design update
Chicago Contractor magazine has freshened its appearance with a redesign. We are excited about this new look for CONTRACTOR. This is an update from a...
Mechanical Contracting news briefs
J. F. Ahern Co. recently achieved the coveted goal of one million man hours worked without a lost-time injury. The company has over 1,000 employees working...
Grundfos expands operations and training center
Allentown, Pa. — Grundfos held a grand opening ceremony in mid-October to debut its new $4.5-million dollar warehouse, pump assembly and training center expansion here. ...
Armstrong Webinar Will Show Customers How to “Fuel Energy Savings Through Knowledge"
Armstrong International will host a brief, interactive Webinar on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 2:00 PM EST (11:00 AM PST), that will demonstrate how to save valuable energy and money while monitoring, compiling, analyzing, and reporting on the health of the entire steam system. ...
EPA refines WaterSense for Homes spec
Washington The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a draft WaterSense specification for water-efficient, single family new homes in May 2008....
Haberberger receives MCA awards
Haberberger Inc. was recognized by the Mechanical Contractors Association of eastern Missouri for its outstanding process piping and mechanical installation work on projects for Maritz Inc., Fenton, Mo.; The City of Kirkwood, Mo.; Duckett Creek Sanitary District, O'Fallon, Mo.; and AmerenUE, Festus, Mo. ...
UA provides training, jobs to Iraq vets
The United Association of Plumbers, Pipe-fitters and Sprinklerfitters has created a program to help returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans find jobs. ...
Viega helps rebuild Greensburg
To further solidify Viega's commitment to rebuilding Greensburg, Kan., Viega representatives gave a hands-on MANABLOC presentation on Oct. 8, 2008, to the plumbers and contractors that are helping rebuild the Kansas town. ...
Mechanical, plumbing products make green Top 10
Boston — BuildingGreen LLC, publisher of the GreenSpec Directory and Environmental Building News, announced the 2008 Top 10 Green Building Products. The seventh annual award was announced at the U.S. Green Building Council's GreenBuild Conference here. ...
NATE launches consumer site
North American Technician Excellence announced criteria changes to the Consumer Contractor Connection (C3), a contractor referral service, which will be launched in January 2009....
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