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Connect 2011 focuses on positive thinking, clean energy and motivating the workforce

Oct 4, 2011, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

MINNEAPOLIS — Positive thinking, cleaner energy and water, and how to understand and motivate employees, including the younger generation, were some of the main themes of Connect 2011, held here at the Hilton Minneapolis, Sept. 21 – 24. ...

UDLL is a fusion of green building technologies and universal design

Oct 3, 2011, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

COLUMBUS, OHIO — The soon to be completed Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL) home is a fusion of universal design and green building technologies and products. ...

Alternate water sources central to green code

Oct 3, 2011, BY ROBERT P. MADER Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — The topic of alternate water sources was a significant focus of the Green Technical Committee of the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials. ...

Future restrooms: touchless, tankless, with advertising

Oct 3, 2011

As a manufacturer of restroom fixtures for nearly 20 years, Klaus Reichardt, president of Waterless Co. Inc. has become familiar with the latest trends in restroom design. ...

2012 AHR EXPO Will Be The Largest Event In The Show’s 82-Year History

Oct 3, 2011

Over 1,700 companies have already reserved more than 414,500 square feet of exhibit space for the 2012 AHR Expo in Chicago January 23-25, making it the largest HVACR exposition of all-time....

Fluidmaster selects Whiteherse to head sales

Oct 3, 2011

Fluidmaster Inc. announced today that industry veteran Jim Whiteherse will join the company as Senior Vice President of Global Sales....

GHPsRUS Project To Be Presented At Geothermal Heating, Cooling Conference

Sep 30, 2011

The California Geothermal Energy Collaborative, in partnership with consulting firm Bob Lawrence & Associates Inc., will present an update on the GHPsRUS Project at the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association Technical Conference on Oct. 5 in Tulsa, Okla....

Shapiro & Duncan Announces Office Expansion

Sep 30, 2011

Shapiro & Duncan has announced the expansion of its office....

ASPE, ARCSA sign joint standards development agreement

Sep 29, 2011

CHICAGO — The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) and the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association have signed an agreement to jointly develop and publish an ARCSA/ASPE consensus standard for rainwater catchment systems. ...

InSinkErator® Honors PHCC Auxiliary Members at CONNECT 2011

Sep 29, 2011

InSinkErator recognized outstanding efforts last week of PHCC state and local chapters at CONNECT 2011, the 129th PHCC-National Association annual convention. ...

Video Game Event Supports P-H-C Industry Education

Sep 29, 2011

ASPE and ARCSA sign joint standards development agreement

Sep 29, 2011

ASPE and the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association have signed an agreement to jointly develop and publish a consensus standard for rainwater catchment systems....

New Skill Builders Director receieves "2010 Educator of the Year Award" from Cisco

Sep 28, 2011

Linda Hannah, Director of New Skill Builders and consultant to MCA Chicago, has been awarded the “Educator of the Year” award by CISCO....

World's Largest Green Building Conference & Expo Headed to Toronto Next Week

Sep 28, 2011

The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual conference and expo is making its way to Toronto next week to celebrate "what's next" in green building. ...

Kohler Supports Collegiate Teams With Water-Efficient Plumbing Products for 2011 Solar Decathlon Competition

Sep 27, 2011

Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath design, technology and water efficiency, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with several collegiate teams competing in the fifth Solar Decathlon....

San José hosts solar tour to help residents cut energy costs & create a bright green future

Sep 27, 2011

The City of San José is hosting a solar home tour on October 1, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to introduce residents to the products their solar savvy friends and neighbors are using to reduce their monthly energy bills. ...

IEC Appoints Dennis Kloster, President

Sep 27, 2011

OK-based International Environmental Corp. (IEC), a leading manufacturer of hydronic fan coils in North America, recently promoted Dennis Kloster to the office of president. ...

IAPMO Seeks Public Comments for 2012 Edition of Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement

Sep 26, 2011

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), publisher of the Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement, is calling for public comments toward the 2012 edition of the GPMCS. ...

EMCOR employees don pink hard hats for breast cancer awareness

Sep 26, 2011

EMCOR Group is proud to announce that for the third consecutive year thousands of its employees will be commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month by donning EMCOR Pink Hard Hats....

WaterFurnace Achieves ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation

Sep 26, 2011

WaterFurnace announces that the WaterFurnace Engineering Laboratory has received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through ACLASS....

Grundfos Opens Facility for Innovative Water Technology

Sep 22, 2011

Grundfos Pumps unveiled its Water Technology Center, a new facility for promoting innovative water research and developing sustainable solutions, on Sept. 20 in Fresno, Calif. ...

BrassCraft Manufacturing Celebrates Its 65th Anniversary

Sep 22, 2011

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in the development of plumbing products, is celebrating its sixty-fifth anniversary. ...

North America’s Top Apprentices Go Head-to-Head in Ann Arbor

Sep 22, 2011

For one week out of the year Ann Arbor’s attention is focused on the International Apprenticeship Competition, a battle between some of the most-highly skilled craftsmen in their trade....