NSF Intl. announces CMX is first brass ingot manufacturer to receive NSF 61 certification
ANN ARBOR, MICH. — NSF Intl. announced that California Metal-X (CMX) is the first brass ingot manufacturer to receive certification to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (NSF 61) – Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects by NSF International. Certification to this American National Standard for public water supply products is required by the California Waterworks Standards. The certification also includes Annex G, which meets the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code 116875 requirements for lead content, commonly known as AB 1953....
McKinstry to build innovation center for emerging clean energy companies
McKinstry, one of the nation’s leading energy efficiency companies, announced in early November at the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce’s Regional Leadership Conference in Cle Elum that it is developing the McKinstry Innovation Center....
Grundfos unveils circulators
Intended for residential and commercial applications, Grundfos recently unveiled the SuperBruteXL, models UPS26-150 and UPS43-100, featuring a three-speed wet-rotor design available in both cast iron and stainless steel material options. This motor advancement can adjust the pump speed to fit specific applications ...
Denver’s Applewood PH&E wins BBB award
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric (www.ApplewoodFixIt.com) was honored as the 2009 Large Business winner in the Denver Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Trust....
Mechanical Services, Inc., receives two first place construction awards
Mechanical Services Inc. has received two first place Eagle Awards from the Central Florida chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors. ...
Francise Times names Linc Network one of the top 200 franchise systems
Linc Network, LLC has been named one of the “Top 200 Franchise Systems” by Franchise Times. ...
PMI hosts fall meeting, elects 2010 executive committee members
ROLLING MEADOWS, ILL. — Members of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute elected the 2010 board president, officers and board members at the 2009 Fall Meeting, Oct. 11-14, Arlington, Va. The theme for the meeting was "Shaping the Legacy for a Sustainable Future," reflecting the growing mindset of efficiency and sustainability in the plumbing manufacturing industry....
Home sprinkler advocates fight off builders at ICC hearings
Proponents of residential fire sprinklers fought off an attempt by the National Association of Home Builders to kill fire sprinklers in the 2012 edition of the International Code Council’s International Residential Code. ...
California approves retrofit resale legislation
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — Under new legislation passed this October and signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, toilets and urinals in California must meet efficiency standards as a condition of receiving a certificate of occupancy....
ICC Evaluation Service and Underwriters Laboratories introduce dual PMG Listing Program
NORTHBROOK, ILL., — ICC Evaluation Service Inc. (ICC-ES) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) established a Dual PMG Listing Program for plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas products. The purpose of the program is to provide code officials and construction professionals with a reliable means to verify that PMG products comply with applicable codes and standards....
Murphy Co. opens Colorado Springs office
Murphy Co. Mechanical Contractors & Engineers, St. Louis, has opened a new office in Colorado Springs, Colo. ...
Sloan tests sustainable energy with wind turbines, solar array
Sloan Valve Company has installed two wind turbines and a solar array on the roof of its headquarters in Franklin Park, Ill....
FMI’S Construction Outlook: total construction in 2009, 2010 will be down
RALEIGH, N.C. — FMI management, consultants and investment bankers for the construction industry released its Construction Outlook Third Quarter 2009 Report, a quarterly, construction-market forecast and supplement to the U.S. Markets Construction Overview FMI has produced since 1985....
InSinkErator honors PHCC auxiliary members, commits to industry education
RACINE, WIS. – InSinkErator honored Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) National Auxiliary members by hosting a combined scholarship and awards program at the PHCC annual convention, Oct. 21-23, New Orleans, La....
PHCC’s Connect 2009 convention, show hailed
“It was the best one I’ve attended for years,” is how one contractor described the recent convention of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association. An exhibitor said. ...
ICC bolsters green plumbing expertise, hires Shawn Martin
The International Code Council has hired Shawn Martin as its new Director of Industry Relations in its Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) group. ...
Mechanical Services Inc. finishes Darden Restaurants’ HQ
Mechanical Services Inc. recently completed its specialized work on Darden Restaurants’ new 450,000-sq.ft. Restaurant Support Center. ...
New study shows ease of integrating home fire sprinklers with local water supply systems
New study shows ease of integrating home fire sprinklers with local water supply systems....
Associated Builders & Contractors announces winner of Construction Woman of the Year award
EAST NORRITON, PA. — The Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.(ABC SEPA) announced the winner of its first Construction Woman of the Year award — Patricia Hurst, vice president of Finance for Worth & Co. The award recognizes the accomplishments of women who are making a positive impact on the construction industry. ...
Mass. contractor receives D.S. O’Brien Award of Excellence
BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. — Executive Vice President Frank H. Norton of EMCOR Services Northeast Inc. was awarded the D.S. O’Brien Award of Excellence at the Mechanical Service Contractors of America’s 24th Annual Educational Conference held here at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point...
PA Applies for $11 Million in Recovery Funds for HVAC, Water Heater Rebate Program
Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that Pennsylvania has applied for $10.9 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to create a rebate program that will make non-electrical heating, air conditioning and water heating equipment more affordable....
New MSCA board members are introduced at conference
BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. – New officers of the Mechanical Service Contractors of America Board of Managers were introduced as MSCA concluded its 24th Annual Educational Conference here, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. ...
Spokane Stainless Steel Products now party of Elkay family
Elkay Manufacturing has announced that it has acquired SSP, Inc., a leading fabricator and importer of stainless steel commercial kitchen products. ...
MSCA honors new STARs and GreenStars at conference
BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. — The Mechanical Service Contractors of America recently honored 20 new MSCA STARS and 17 new GreenStars during the opening session of the association’s 24th Annual Educational Conference here, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. ...
Indicator Points to Cyclical Bottom for Remodeling, Start of Recovery in 2010
The declines in owner spending on home improvements will moderate through the end of 2009 and first half of 2010 according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity. ...
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