The alliance will provide support to career and technical education high schools across the U.S.

The prestigious program, now in its 10th year, recognizes talented kitchen and bath professionals under the age of 30.

The binational standard is available in both English and French.

The purpose of the grant is to increase U.S. exports and create jobs.

As a result of the partnership, Trade Academy — with a mission to recruit people into the trades, provide training, and work with employers to provide great careers — will offer 20 $2,500 scholarships to candidates in the HVAC/R industry or students planning to enter a HVAC/R trade school.

Working with the Alachua County Veteran Services Division, Air Pros USA and the Florida Gators awarded 88-year-old Eddie Thomas, a decorated Korean War veteran, with a brand-new air conditioning unit and installation, free of charge.

The award was created to recognize an employee from one of the association's member companies who, in his or her own extraordinary way, quietly gives of their time and skills to benefit others while seeking no recognition or compensation. 

The addition of Giant strengthens the company's leadership position as a global supplier of residential and commercial water heaters.

Design & Construction Week, to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 8-10., features NAHB's International Builders' Show and NKBA's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.

Beginning in October, the printed instructions inside the packages of most ProPress, MegaPress and PureFlow products made in the United States will be removed in favor of a QR code printed on the product label.