H1N1 flu: Employers need to be proactive this flu season
BRISTOL, TENN. — Plumbing and HVAC contractors need to be proactive and prepare for the possibility of labor shortages the H1N1 Flu, also called the Swine Flu, could cause during this flu season. SESCO Management Consultants is offering businesses proactive steps to follow, decreasing employee exposure to the H1N1 flu, and suggesting steps to take if employees do have the H1N1 flu. ...
Carbon monoxide alarms proposed for ASHRAE residential ventilation standard
In a change that would bring its residential ventilation and indoor air quality standard closer in line with that of the 2009 International Residential Code, ASHRAE is proposing that carbon monoxide alarms be required in homes....
A.O. Smith donates water heaters to low-income homeowners
A. O. Smith Water Products Company will be donating high-efficiency water heaters to the newest Habitat for Humanity International Initiative, a weatherization program intended to improve low-income households....
SpacePak launches fall heating promotion
SpacePak invites HVAC professionals to warm up with our Fall/Winter Heating Promotion. ...
Wilkins Becomes First Backflow Preventer Manufacturer Certified by NSF to New Lead Requirements
Schebler Chimney Systems Acquires Draft Induction Fan Line
Schebler Chimney Systems has acquired the Wing Draft Induction Fan line from Tutco Inc. of Cookeville, TN. ...
The Unified Group Welcomes J.W. Danforth
The Unified Group has named J.W. Danforth based out of Tonawanda, New York, as its newest member. ...
Uponor Offers Free Factory Training For October 2009 Only
As a special thank you to customers for their continued support, Uponor is offering free classes at the factory training center in Apple Valley, Minn., in October 2009....
Rotobrush announces release of RotoConnect
Rotobrush has announced the launch of RotoConnectTM, a private virtual community within Rotobrush-owned www.RotoVantage.com. ...
Yudelson challenges San Antonio groups to welcome ‘New Green Era’
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Jerry Yudelson, a green building consultant and author of 10 green building books, including “Green Building Trends: Europe” and “Greening Existing Buildings,” told the Central Texas Green Building Council and the Leadership San Antonio that European examples hold promise for adoption in diverse environments, when he presented his ideas about sustainable principles and actions here, Sept. 2, 2009....
Study finds employees in green buildings are more productive
Researchers at the University of San Diego's Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate and CB Richard Ellis have found that employees who work in green buildings are more productive than their counterparts who work in non-green buildings....
2009 ASPE/PCA Technical Symposium registration now open
The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)—this year in conjunction with the Plumbing Contractors of America (PCA)—is holding its biennial Technical Symposium at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan, on October 22–25, 2009. ...
Mueller Brass Co. introduces new Web site
Mueller Industries, Inc. Industrial Products Division announces a new website (www.muellerindustriesipd.com). ...
ECR’s freewatt system is now eligible for net metering in New York
UTICA, N.Y. — The state of New York recently passed legislation that expands its current net-metering law to include residential micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) technologies like ECR’s freewatt system. The freewatt system combines an Energy Star-rated, high-efficiency natural gas furnace or boiler with a Honda co-generator to produce heat and electricity for homes. ...
ASSE invites industry professionals to participate in working group
WESTLAKE, OHIO — The American Society of Sanitary Engineering is forming a working group for the new ASSE Series 10000, a professional qualifications standard for installers and inspectors of sustainable mechanical systems. ...
EEO-1 report filing deadline is Sept. 30, 2009
BRISTOL, TENN. — The Employer Information Report, otherwise known as the EEO-1 report, a government form requiring many employers to provide a count of their employees by job category and then by ethnicity, race and gender, filing deadline is Sept. 30, 2009. ...
Danze launches national homeowner rebate program
WOODRIDGE, ILL. — To help homeowners tackle their bathroom remodeling projects, Danze Inc. has launched a nationwide manufacturer direct rebate program, offering a variety of rebates on Danze products that could save homeowners up to $500 per bathroom project. ...
Uponor offers free factory training
APPLE VALLEY, MINN. — As a special thank you to customers for their continued support, Uponor is offering free classes at the factory training center here this October....
Nexstar announces NexTREME Business Makeover contest
LITTLE CANADA, MINN. — Nexstar Inc. recently announced the NexTREME Business Makeover contest. One contractor will win a full year of hands-on business, financial and marketing coaching, which includes access to Nexstar systems, training, networking and more. ...
PMI Welcomes new government affairs committee co-chair
Plumbing Manufacturers Institute President Walt Strader of Price Pfister has made his selection for a new co-chair to serve on PMI’s Government Affairs Committee. ...
QuickPen conference focuses on increasing productivity
ENGLEWOOD, COLO. — QuickPen’s Educational User Conference 2009, Building for the Future, will be held Sept. 20-22, 2009, at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort, Scottsdale, Ariz. Plumbing and HVAC contractors attending the conference will learn about leveraging skills and resources to prepare for tomorrow's challenges. ...
ASHRAE releases introductory BIM guide
A newly released guide from ASHRAE on building information models and building information modeling (BIM) serves as a resource for professionals....
CLSE program describes fire sprinkler system review process
DALLAS — Part 1, Center for Life Safety Education 501, is a prerequisite to CLSE Part 2, and describes the history of the NFPA 13D standard, and how it differs from NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R. It discusses the exceptions allowed by NFPA 13D in certain circumstances, and covers water supply requirements and how they are determined and evaluated. ...
IAPMO seeks group participants
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is accepting applications on its Web site from individuals wishing to participate on task groups, working toward the development of the 2012 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code. ...
SkillsUSA student competes in plumbing competition
SkillsUSA, the organization that represents the U.S. in the WorldSkills Competition, will send 16 students, including Leroy Rogers, a resident of West Allis, Wis., and student at M.A.T.C. College, as part of the U.S. WorldTeam to compete in the international event, Sept. 1-7, 2009, in Calgary, Alberta. ...
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