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USGBC Report Reveals Prominence of LEED Certification Among Major Retailers Pursuing ESG Goals

September 10, 2019

McDonald's, adidas, Ferragamo and other global brands rely on LEED to support health, sustainability and a strong bottom line.

ICC-SRCC Expands Solar Water Heater Certification Programs to Include Canadian Standards

September 10, 2019

New certifications assess compliance to the CAN/CSA F378 Solar Collectors and CAN/CSA F379 Packaged Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems, referenced in the National Building Code of Canada.

Report on Proposals Toward Development of 2021 USHGC, USPSHTC Now Available Download

Report on Proposals Toward Development of 2021 USHGC, USPSHTC Now Available to Download

September 10, 2019

IAPMO will begin the Call for Comments on these documents on Oct. 9, when all suggested code amendments/additions/deletions published in the ROP will be available for public review.

Mr. Rooter Plumbing Announces Top Performers at Annual Conference

September 9, 2019

Top award categories included Franchisee of the Year, Woman of the Year and Excellence in Mentoring.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1167 Standard

New Jersey Adopts 2018 National Standard Plumbing Code

September 9, 2019

For user convenience, IAPMO will have a separate book available that includes the New Jersey amendments embedded in the body of the text.

ACCA Pushes Senate to Expand 529 Savings Plan

September 6, 2019

ACCA wants saving plans to cover expenses necessary to obtain or maintain certification or licensure credentials that are separate from preparatory educational and training programs.

Aquatherm Adds Legionella Video to Tech TV Series

September 6, 2019

In this Tech TV video, Jim Paschal, P.E., Chief Technology Officer, Aquatherm North America, evaluates the pros and cons of various chemical and non-chemical Legionella control strategies.

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Show Us Your Trucks

No matter their specialty, our readers love their trucks.

September 5, 2019

Steve Smith

Construction Technology

Smart Building Doesn’t Mean Cost-Effective

Buildings are increasingly becoming smarter and more efficient, but achieving energy and cost savings is still remarkably inefficient.

September 5, 2019

Brian Antonsen

Buildings are increasingly becoming smarter and more efficient, but achieving energy and cost savings is still remarkably inefficient.

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Lima Co.: A Philly Success Story

Surviving two recessions, the plumbing and HVAC contractor turned its expertise to solving a condo building’s circulator pump problem.

September 5, 2019

Dan Vastyan

During the mid-’70s, our country was in the throes of a significant recession. While most firms were running scared and recoiling their resources, a fellow by the name of Bill Gates embarked on his dream — a company he named Microsoft. Most people know of his success story.