GROHE partners with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation  

In a company-wide effort to help find a cure for this deadly disease, GROHE has announced a major fundraising initiative to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). ...

Rheem-Ruud HP Series hybrid promotion offers discount, free water heater  

MONTGOMERY, ALA. — Rheem Water Heating launched a spring and summer sales promotion to encourage plumbing contractors to buy and install the new Rheem or Ruud HP Series of hybrid electric water heaters. ...

ASHRAE Rescinds News Release on Non-Chemical Water Device Project 

ASHRAE has received numerous comments and questions concerning its April 7, 2010, press release relating to research project no. RP 1361, Biological Control in Cooling Towers Using Non-Chemical Water Treatment Devices. ...

McKinstry Innovation Center Adds Two CleanTech Startups  

McKinstry has announced that it has signed the first two letters of intent for the new McKinstry Innovation Center. ...

Charlotte Pipe’s RePVC and ReUze Receive NSF Certification  

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company’s RePVC (polyvinyl chloride) and ReUze can now be added to the list of products certified by NSF International. ...

Cindy Sheridan Named PHCC Educational Foundation Chief Operating Officer 

Cindy Sheridan, VP of Member Services for the PHCC, has been named COO of the PHCC Educational Foundation. ...

Sponsors Help PHCC Offer Strong Program, Education At CONNECT 2010 

Thanks to the contributions of its major event partners, the PHCC-NA hopes to present a strong, comprehensive program at the Oct. 27-30 CONNECT 2010 in Las Vegas...

CONTRACTOR’s long time Assistant to the Publisher retires 

CHICAGO — After 31 years in the trade publishing business and 17 years on CONTRACTOR magazine, Assistant to the Publisher Jennifer Lugiai is retiring....

Association partners for home fire sprinkler contractor accreditation 

WASHINGTON — More than 3,000 people in the U.S. lose their lives each year to fires and 84% of those who die do so in their home. ...

Contractors To Claim Double Contractor Rewards Points with A. O. Smith’s New Products 

A. O. Smith Water Products Company is doubling the Contractor Rewards points awarded to contractors who purchase any of its newly launched water heaters....

Water shortages, reuse in contractors’ future 

SAN FRANCISCO — “It’s pretty clear now over the last few years that a lot is happening in the water field,” understated green guru Jerry Yudelson....

ABC Says More Federal Bureaucracy Would Hurt Small Business Growth 

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today expressed concern over the creation of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection....

Potty Parity Act introduced in Congress; codes continue to address issue 

WASHINGTON — The issue of potty parity has been around for decades but, so far, there has been no federal law relating to restroom parity regulations. ...

Contractor’s home utilizes gamut of green technologies  

FAIRHAVEN, MASS. — Eight years ago, Gary Lavalette, a mechanical contractor and owner of Dartmouth-based Gary's Plumbing & Heating Co., began utilizing sustainable systems in his home. ...

Tour & Andersson Hydronic College Expands Its 2010 Seminar Calendar With 11 Additional Cities In U.S. And Canada  

Tour & Andersson has brought their popular TA Hydronic College seminar series to consulting and facilities engineers across North America....

Mr. Waterheater opens in Toledo, Ohio 

TOLEDO, OHIO — Corey Burnett, owner of Lee’s Plumbing here, is now owner of the ninth Mr. Waterheater franchise. Burnett is joined in the business with his partner J.R. Peterson. ...

World Vision recognizes Globe Union, Hajoca Corp. for support of communities 

CHICAGO — The Storehouse of World Vision hosted its 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Crystal Vision Award Breakfast on April 17, 2010, during the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show here. ...

Caroma's contribution to community is remembered 

GREENSBURG, KAN. – Caroma donated 400 dual-flush toilets and hundreds of washbasins to Greensburg GreenTown....

Grundfos ‘Pumps on Tour’ truck makes East Coast stops  

Grundfos “Pumps on Tour” will make several stops throughout the Northeast region from April through June 2010. ...

AT&T Park is first MLB ballpark to earn LEED Silver 

IRVINE, CALIF. — AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, is the first Major League Baseball ballpark to earn USGBC LEED Silver certification. ...

Michigan’s largest geothermal system cuts HVAC costs by 35%  

SAGINAW, MICH. — Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) here is home to the largest closed-loop geothermal pond system in the state of Michigan. ...

ROTOGreen program offers retrofits to existing plumbing fixtures 

CINCINNATI — Just in time for Earth Day, Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service aims to take water and energy conservation mainstream with ROTOGreen, its new green plumbing program. ...

Poole & Kent wins contract for Miami wastewater treatment plant  

EMCOR announced that its Poole & Kent Co. subsidiary has been awarded a contract by Miami-Dade County for the South District Wastewater Treatment Plant....

Ridgid launches its 2010 'Reputation Roadshow' 

The Ridgid Reputation Roadshow kicked off its third season in March and runs through the end of September 2010....

DOE announces student teams for 2011 Solar Decathlon 

The U.S. Department of Energy in mid-April announced the 20 collegiate teams selected to compete in the next U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon....

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