Monday, February 22, 2016

Why Is A Fire Restoration Course Needed For Professionals?

Before hiring anyone to clean out a home following a fire make sure the technician has taken a fire restoration course. This is an essential piece of training that ensures the professional does the job right because the consequences of a poor cleaning job are serious. Open flames produce ash and other residues that are almo

HVAC Contractor, Powers of Arkansas, Promotes Leadership Team


Powers of Arkansas, one of the states largest commercial HVAC contractors, has announced the promotion of three key leaders who have contributed to the growth of the company in commercial HVAC equipment, air distribution, and controls.

Acoustic Ceiling Tiles

ATI Decorative Laminates

Friday, February 19, 2016

Roof Renovation on International School

In taking on the design and administration of a rooftop renovation project for the United Nation's International School in Manhattan, the team at Bone/Levine Architects wanted to honor the school's tradition as a premiere learning institution.

Hiring Rug Cleaning Services Instead Of Attempting DIY

Choosing to hire certified rug cleaning services rather than opting to tackle a more DIY approach is the best option for any homeowner. While the process may seem as simple as a good vacuum and spot removal job those alone will not help in prolonging the life of the rug. Many are instead leaving it up to a technician that ha

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Feb 2016 International Updates

International UpdatesIICRC Asia PacificThe IICRC Asia Pac office is looking forward to an exciting year ahead. Some events we look forward to include the CleanNZ Expo held 19-20 May in Auckland the

Lightning Protection Systems

Rain, snow and lightning--each originates in the clouds and can damage buildings that are not properly protected.

Indiana Bryant Dealer Donates Ductless Unit to Training Academy


An Indiana Bryant dealer's equipment donation to a local training institute will help ensure that the next generation of HVAC technicians is familiar with the latest energy-efficient technology. Chapman Heating and Air Conditioning donated a Bryant multi-head ductless split to the Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) in Brownsburg, Indiana.

Feb 2016 MoU Spotlight

IICRC MoU SpotlightWhat is an MoU? An MoU is a Memorandum of Understanding. The IICRC forms strategic partnerships through the use of MoUs with organizations that lead to the Instituteandrsquos standards and certifications use in other industries. MoUs also expand the global reach and value of the Institute b

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Firestone Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Roofing System

Firestone Building Products Company is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its trademark ethylene propylene diene monomer.

Powerhouse Acquires North Carolina Boiler Company, Corn Service


Powerhouse Equipment and Engineering Co. Inc. announced it has acquired boiler service company, Corn Service Inc. (CSI), of Gastonia, North Carolina. Powerhouse said this acquisition will allow it to better service its rental boiler customers in the Mid-South, Southeast, and Gulf Coast regions of the United States.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

WVU Industrial Assessment Center Receives Governor's Award of Excellence


The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin presented the West Virginia University (WVU) Industrial Assessment Center with the Governor's Award of Excellence for Enabling Industrial Energy Efficiency.

Monday, February 15, 2016

Western Specialty Promotes Geilmann to Branch Manager

Western Specialty Contractors has promoted Clay Geilmann to Branch Manager of its Washington, D.C. branch.

Watsco Achieves Record Sales, EPS, Operating Margins, and Cash Flow


HVACR distributor Watsco Inc. reported record results for the fourth quarter and the year ended Dec. 31, 2015. For the full year, the company achieved 4 percent sales growth to a record $4.11 billion (5 percent on a same-store basis).

New User's Manual for Green Building Standard 189.1 Available


ASHRAE has announced a newly published user's manual that clarifies the intent and implementation of the ASHRAE/USGBC/IES green building standard by explaining its requirements and providing example applications.

AIA Elevates Nine Boston Members to College of Fellows

The 2016 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects elevated nine Boston Society of Architects/AIA members to its prestigious College of Fellows.

Finding The Best Upholstery Cleaner For Your Furniture

Furniture use is inevitable in day-to-day life and only with the knowhow of the best upholstery cleaner can people rest assured that their favorite plush loveseat or their heirloom armchair will stay in pristine condition.The demand for experienced technicians in this field is higher now than ever before. Most people do not

DOE Investment Brings Clean Energy to Federal Facilities


The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $2.85 million in funding for four projects that will advance the development of renewable energy technologies at facilities across the federal government.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

New ASHRAE Application Automates Compliance Calculations for Standard 90.1-2010


ASHRAE has announced a new web application that automates the calculations needed to show a building project's compliance with Standard 90.1-2010. The 90.1 ECB web application is a tool for modeling compliance using the Energy Cost Budget (ECB) method in the standard.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Panasonic Canada Launches Home + Building Solutions Division


Panasonic Canada Inc. announced the launch of its Home + Building Solutions division, which will offer a wide range of products designed to meet the needs of the Canadian home building and renovation industry.

Spray Foam's Efficiency Solution

With new home code requirements becoming more increasingly difficult to meet,
spray foam offers a cost and energy efficient solution.

Monday, February 8, 2016

Home Carpet Cleaning Should Always Involve Professionals

Frequent home carpet cleaning is the only sure way to keep carpeting in good shape but too many people still neglect to perform it often enough. Carpeting sustains a lot of wear and tear picking up pet dander soils food particles water chemical residues and a number of other contaminants. If these contaminants are allo

Taco Group Completes Acquisition of Askoll Sei


The Taco Group announced it has completed its acquisition of Askoll(R) SEI SrL of Sandrigo, Italy. Askoll SEI, a manufacturer of advanced technology pumps for use in indoor heating, was formerly a subsidiary of Askoll Holding SrL.

Saturday, February 6, 2016

LEED Platinum Restoration Project

Innovative techniques were used to restore the facade and parking garage of a structure into the state-of-the-art, LEED Platinum Certified Clayton Police Headquarters.

BACnet International Welcomes New Board of Directors


BACnet International announced the results of its board of directors elections. The new board is comprised of eight industry executives who will continue to focus on expanding the successful use of the BACnet building automation protocol.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

CertainTeed Announces EPDs for Ceilings Products

CertainTeed's ceilings business announced third party verified EPDs for its Ecophon products.

iSqFt and Assemble Systems Partner to Accelerate Use of BIM in Preconstruction


iSqFt and Assemble Systems announced that they have agreed to a strategic partnership that will integrate their respective commercial construction solutions to allow for the sharing of building information models (BIM).

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Guidance on New Compliance Path for Standard 90.1 Now Available


A newly published document from ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) gives users of their energy efficiency standard access to an optional third path for compliance, providing more flexibility for the industry.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

GMS Acquires Drywall Specialty Supplier

GMS announced the acquisition of Robert N. Karpp Company Inc. based in Boston, Mass. marking GMS' entry into the attractive New England market.

Global Awards Program to Recognize Leadership in Energy Management


The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has announced the launch of a global awards program to recognize organizations using an ISO 50001-certified energy management system to save energy and reduce costs.

Monday, February 1, 2016

The Damage Water Causes Can Be Permanent If Not Treated Properly

The kind of damage water can create in the home is staggering and if not dealt with promptly it may result in permanent issues for the homeowner. Excess moisture is a constant enemy in buildings seeping in around windows through the HVAC system from the plumbing and even through the air every time a door is opened. As l