Business

Green building consortium launched for environmental product declarations market

November 24, 2015

ASTM International, ICC Evaluation Service, NSF International and Sustainable Minds launched the first Program Operator Consortium in the environmental product...

Consolidation in on-demand plumbing, other home services continues

November 19, 2015

The march toward consolidation in the on-demand home services continued last week. It’s an already crowded space, with a number...

Ferguson opens $40.5 million distribution center in Coxsackie, NY

November 18, 2015

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. opened its new $40.5 million distribution facility in Coxsackie, New York. The company plans to create 95...

AHR Expo announces 2016 Innovation Award Winners

November 18, 2015

International Exposition Company announces the winners of the 2016 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) Innovation Awards. The annual awards...

Industry’s top contractors, manufacturers enjoy 2015 Buds & Suds Contractor Invitational

November 17, 2015

The biggest names in the plumbing industry came together recently to host dozens of the leading plumbing and mechanical contractors...

California’s water conservation mandates may extend into 2016 if drought persists

November 16, 2015

California Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order on Nov. 13 that could extend water conservation measure in urban areas...

Google partners with HomeAdvisor to help match homeowners with plumbers

November 16, 2015

Google is partnering with IAC's HomeAdvisor to better match homeowners with contractors like plumbers, electricians or landscapers, the company said...