Industry Community News

Daikin Announces New Distribution Relationship with Refrigerative Supply Limited

July 8, 2019

RSL will support the sales and distribution of all Daikin residential unitary, ductless, light commercial and VRV products in the Western Canada region.

Robertson Heating Supply Opens New Branch

July 8, 2019

The company recently opened a new branch location in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where it will provide HVAC and plumbing equipment and supplies to contractors in Allen County and the surrounding area.

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'Leaning' on Prefabrication

Lean construction techniques, spearheaded by prefabrication, drive design-build success at D.C. bus garage.

July 8, 2019

A growing number of construction firms are embracing lean construction techniques that aim to maximize value for the customer by eliminating or minimizing waste at every opportunity.

Contractor Stories

Boiler Room Prefabrication

You can save money and effort — and have fun doing it — by prefabbing your own hydronic panels.

July 8, 2019

Stephen Minnich

The way I see it, we have three ways to put together a boiler room. We can piece it together on site, fitting by fitting, following a piping schematic. We can buy a prefab panel from a manufacturer. Or, we can build our own prefab panel suited specifically for the job it’s intended for.

Beverly Ann Sanders, Co-Owner of George T. Sanders Co., Passes Away

July 3, 2019

Bev was a loving mother of six and the beloved wife of 65 years to Gary T. Sanders, with whom she co-owned George T. Sanders Co.

Contractors Urged to Participate in Hydronics Code Survey

July 3, 2019

The next installation of the Canadian Standard Association's B214-16 will be in 2021.

Taco Recognizes Mike Miller and Darron Desroches for Outstanding Sales

July 2, 2019

The recognition is due to outstanding sales results, leadership, and overall impact to the entire business.

Texas Pipe & Supply Acquires APP, MultAlloy, J+J Alloys, and J+J Bar Plus

July 2, 2019

The companies will continue to operate in the PFF markets as APP, MultAlloy, J+J Alloys, and J+J Bar Plus.

Trump Apprentice Program Leaves Out Construction

Trump Apprenticeship Proposal Leaves Out Construction

July 2, 2019

Steve Smith

The proposal is subject to a 60-day public comment period, after which the department can issue the final rule, which could occur as soon as this fall.