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ACCA Launches Financial & Operating Performance Survey

October 11, 2018

Summary will provide comparative benchmarking information for contractors to compare their businesses performance against a national pool of contractors.

More Than 600 Exhibitors Expected At 2018 Valve World Expo

October 11, 2018

11th International Valve Trade Fair & Conference to take place in November.

A. O. Smith 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Candidate List Cut To Top 30

October 11, 2018

The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award presented by A. O. Smith narrows 2018 season watch list to 30 top college quarterbacks.

Partnership Opportunities Remain Ahead of CPC Navajo Nation Launch

October 9, 2018

American Standard Wins 2018 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award

October 8, 2018

The EPA recognized American Standard for demonstrating a commitment to water conservation through the Beauty in Motion truck tour, which showcased the brand’s newest WaterSense-labeled shower heads, faucets, and ultra-high efficiency toilets.

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On the Move

Plumbing and heating companies find demonstration trucks more than pay for themselves by generating new leads and increasing sales.

October 8, 2018

The benefits of these rolling sales displays and demos extends beyond the truck’s four wheels as the companies that operate them realize solid returns on their investments through satisfied and knowledgeable customers, new customers and increased sales.

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LDRP Basics

Labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum suite design blurs the line between institutional and hospitality.

October 5, 2018

Labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum areas are intricate spaces to design in health care. The difficulty only increases when the space is part of an area undergoing renovation.

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Legionella Growth in Hot Water Systems

An argument can be made that energy conservation efforts of the 1970s contributed to the rise of Legionnaires’ disease.

October 5, 2018

Ron George

We now know that storing water at 110 F, as was called for in many energy conservation mandates in the 1970s, can lead to an increase in Legionella bacteria growth in the hot water storage and distribution systems, which could eventually lead to outbreaks.

AIMR Manufacturer Advisory Council Meeting Held During ASPE Convention

AIM/R Manufacturer Advisory Council Holds Meeting During ASPE Convention

October 4, 2018

Annual council meeting brings together the AIM/R Executive Committee, board members and industry manufacturer participants to review the channel partnership, relationships and critical issues facing the industry.