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Obama signs 3% Withholding Repeal, Job Creation Act

Nov 28, 2011, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

WASHINGTON — On Nov. 21, President Barack Obama signed into law H.R. 674, the 3% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act, marking the first proposal from Obama's Jobs Act to be enacted. ...

ASPE Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Hot Water Temperature Control Standard

Nov 28, 2011

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is opening for public comment the proposed ASPE Plumbing Engineering & Design Technical Standard 15: Hot Water Temperature and Control....

Rheem XR90 gas water heater wins AHR Innovation award

Nov 28, 2011

ATLANTA — The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers; the Air- Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute; and the Intl. Exposition Company, have honored Rheem with a 2012 AHR Expo Innovation Award. ...

White House honors ACE Mentor program with presidential award

Nov 28, 2011

ACE Mentor Program of America announced that it is one of eight recipients of the prestigious 2010 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). ...

Elkhart adds White Wolf as manufacturer's rep

Nov 28, 2011

Elkhart Products Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of White Wolf Group, Inc. as our Atlanta-based Manufacturer’s Representative, covering the state of Georgia. ...

IAPMO finalizes takeover of RPA

Nov 26, 2011

The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) has reached agreement with the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials for IAPMO to acquire key RPA assets...

Lochinvar names first monthly winner in VIP Contractor Showcase

Nov 22, 2011

Lochinvar, LLC announced that Dave Mahler of Mahler Associates, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, was selected as the first monthly winner of its annual VIP Installation Showcase, a contest that honors industry professionals for outstanding installations of Lochinvar residential boiler products....

Contractors aid those in need this holiday season

Nov 22, 2011, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

CHICAGO — ‘Tis the season for contractors to give back to their communities....

N.H. H.B. 109 is passed, prohibits local government from requiring sprinkler installation

Nov 21, 2011, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

CONCORD, N.H. — This fall New Hampshire House of Representatives passed into law a bill prohibiting local governments from requiring installation of sprinklers in any new or existing detached one- or two-family dwelling unit. ...

Air Systems recognized for energy efficiency peformance

Nov 21, 2011

Air Systems Inc., an EMCOR company, has been recognized by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) as a 2010 Trade Professional Alliance Program Top Performer....

Speakman Cooling Sells Evaporative Cooling Business

Nov 21, 2011

; Speakman Company announced that they have sold its Speakman Cooling business which consists of two individual product lines. ...

Globe Union CEO honored for support of lymphoma research

Nov 21, 2011

Globe Union Group, Inc., parent to well-known plumbing manufacturers Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC and Danze, Inc., was a Platinum Sponsor of the Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) annual gala in New York City in October. ...

Ferguson Gives Thanks by Giving Back

Nov 18, 2011

Ferguson has made a significant contribution to support the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation’s 2011 Invest In Your Future Annual Giving Campaign. ...

Johnson City First A. O. Smith Plant To Earn LEED Certification

Nov 17, 2011

A long-term, comprehensive approach to efficiency and sustainability culminated this month with A. O. Smith’s manufacturing facility in Johnson City, Tenn., earning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification....

WD-40 Co. and Rebuilding Together launch search for "Tradesperson of the Year"

Nov 17, 2011

WD-40 Company and Rebuilding Together® are conducting a national search for the 2011 Tradesperson of the Year....

Murphy Company Wins Keystone Award for Brauer Hall

Nov 16, 2011

Mechanical Contractor Captures 5th Award for Engineering Building at Washington University...

Virginia Plumbing & Mechanical Inspectors Honored as ICC Chapter of the Year

Nov 16, 2011

Illinois, Kentucky Chapters Earn Merit Awards...

Sump/sewage pump manufacturers' offer latest certified pump listing

Nov 15, 2011

The Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association has revised a listing of sump, sewage and effluent pumps that have met or exceed the industry Standards. ...

Haberberger completes three projects in St. Louis County

Nov 15, 2011

Haberberger, Inc., a St. Louis-based mechanical contracting company, recently completed work on three separate projects in St. Louis County. ...

New Viega MegaPress System brings press technology to black steel pipe

Nov 15, 2011

WICHITA, KAN. – Viega has introduced the new MegaPress system for installing schedule 5 - schedule 40 black steel pipe and the MegaPressG system for installing schedule 40 black steel pipe in sizes from 1/2" to 2" using a unique press technology to secure pipe connections in less than seven seconds. ...