Survey forecasts job losses
Arlington, Va. - An estimated two-thirds of the nation's non-residential construction companies are planning to cut their payrolls, according to new employment...
Intergis unveils new branding and Web site
CRANFORD, N.J. – Intergis LLC, a provider of mobile resource management and logistics technologies for small to mid-sized businesses, unveiled its new brand identity and Web site, www.intergis.com. ...
Armstrong celebrates 75th anniversary
TORONTO — Armstrong Ltd., a third-generation family-owned business, will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year. A list of the commemorations will be made public in the next month....
Armstrong announces winner of promotion
TORONTO – Armstrong Ltd. announced that Leroy Wright of Desco Plumbing & Heating, Etobicoke, Ontario, is the grand prize winner of It’s Time, a wholesaler and contractor promotion. ...
Plumbing industry forms water conservation research coalition
WASHINGTON — Five major industry groups and associations have joined forces to conduct basic research on water conservation, addressing issues such as drainline carry research for high efficiency toilets, non-water-using urinals, sizing of water efficient plumbing systems, and safe applications for re-use of water. ...
GreenPlumbers introduce training program
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — In early 2009, GreenPlumbers will launch its Train the Trainer program, which is a five-part, 40-hour course, enabling participants to become certified GreenPlumber program trainers. ...
Employee survey shows weak commitment to training in 2009
A new survey of 300 mechanical, electrical, facilities, utilities and plumbing professionals indicates a lax attitude toward training among mechanical-electrical-plumbing employers. ...
Florida Solar Energy Center offers green building courses
COCOA, FLA. – The Florida Solar Energy Center, a research institute of the University of Central Florida, is offering a series of five courses that focus on designing and maintaining high performance green buildings for mechanical contractors, building inspectors, facility managers, indoor air quality specialists, architects and engineers. Initial course offerings will be held at FSEC in Cocoa, Fla., this February. ...
Contractors play key role in ‘Extreme Makeover’ show
HAYWARD, MINN. — Two contracting companies from Albert Lea, Minn., were instrumental in the completion of a recent home construction project for an episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” which aired on Dec. 7, 2008. Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services donated a domestic water heating system, and installation was done without charge by Jim & Dude’s, a local plumbing and HVAC contractor....
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. ...
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...
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. ...
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