Mr. Rooter donates money and supplies to Ronald McDonald House 

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — Mr. Rooter Plumbing kicked off its national sponsorship of Ronald McDonald House Charities by donating money and supplies....

DOE finalizes tougher water heater standards 

U.S. DOE Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department has finalized higher energy efficiency standards for a key group of heating appliances....

A. O. Smith Partners With Solar Manufacturer Chromagen 

A. O. Smith Corp. has entered into a strategic cooperative agreement with Chromagen, a leading global manufacturer of solar water heating solutions....

Healthy Rebound for Remodeling Expected in 2010 

Home improvement spending will recover this year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity released today by the Remodeling Futures Program....

HIRE Act gives contractors tax credits 

Contractors who hire the unemployed are eligible for a number of tax credits, said human resources experts, SESCO Management Consultants. ...

Survey Reveals, Students May See Green Future through Rose-Colored Glasses 

To find out what America’s students think about the energy future of America, the National Foundation for Energy Education (NFEE) recently conducted the National Student Energy Survey....

American Standard Responsible Bathroom Tour Rolling to 300 Locations 

The American Standard Responsible Bathroom Tour kicks off this week with visits to more than 300 plumbing wholesale locations....

Milwaukee announces partnership with Uponor 

LAS VEGAS — Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. announced a new partnership with Uponor at the Uponor Convention here. ...

PHCC’s 2010 Legislative Conference to focus on small business issues 

Members gather for a Legislative Conference, April 28-29, to convey PHCC’s small business, energy-conscious message to Congress....

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute Announces Changes to Board of Directors 

The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) announces that Jack Krecek will serve as PMI's President in 2011. ...

NCCER Green HVAC Module Approved to Maintain LEED Credentials  

Four additional NCCER modules have been approved by the USGBC for continuing education hours. ...

EPA Requires Contractors to Become Lead-Safe Certified 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced it expects more than 125,000 contractors to be trained in lead-safe work practices by April 22....

ASHRAE Research: Laboratory Test of Five Non-Chemical Devices Used in Cooling Towers Showed No Effectiveness in Preventing Biological Growth  

New research supported by ASHRAE indicates that non-chemical devices (NCD) marketed to control the growth of biological agents may not materially reduce biological growth. ...

Brian Lane named president of Comfort Systems USA 

Comfort Systems USA Inc., announced that it has appointed Brian Lane as its president and chief operating officer....

Caroma donates to green Habitat for Humanity subdivision 

DUNEDIN, FLA. — Caroma announced its contribution of 38 dual-flush toilets to the first subdivision built by Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Fla. ...

Health care reform — what does it mean for employers? 

SESCO Management Consultants of Briston, Tenn., has analyzed what healthcare reform will mean to employers. ...

Lochinvar University course approved for NATE training 

Lochinvar Corp. has announced that its KNIGHT Service School has been approved for North American Technician Excellence Inc. (NATE) training. ...

Grundfos team members are recognized for contributions to the Hydraulic Institute 

OLATHE, KAN. — The Hydraulic Institute recognized six members of the Grundfos Pumps team during its 93rd annual meeting recently held on Marco Island, Fla. ...

Alsons showerheads meet EPA WaterSense criteria 

Alsons Corp. has partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the WaterSense program. The company announced that 40 of its showerheads and hand showers have received the new WaterSense certification for shower heads....

Triange Tube opens new training center 

Noritz America creates commercial pro teams 

— Noritz America Corp. has developed the Noritz Commercial Department, which will consist of regional teams of commercial professionals to assist with all retrofitting and new commercial projects....

University Mechanical wins Caris Life Science project 

EMCOR Group Inc. announced that its University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors Inc. subsidiary has been awarded a contract for the installation of mechanical systems at Caris Life Sciences, a division of Caris Life Sciences, Inc., in Phoenix, Arizona....

Paul Hallam is Plumbing Instructor of the Year 

An Indianapolis-area plumbing instructor is this year’s recipient of the CONTRACTOR magazine Plumbing Instructor of the Year Award. ...

American Hometec announces partnership with TotalFacility Co.  

American Hometec Inc., designer and manufacturer of tankless water heaters utilizing patented Coilless Technology, recently announced it has selected TotalFacility to be a complete service solution partner for its family of tankless water heaters....

Trane is named USGBC education provider  

DAVIDSON, N.C. — Trane has been named a U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Education Provider and will offer curriculum to equip professionals with the continuing education needed to stay competitive in the sustainable building industry. ...

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