Working to Retain Members When economic times get tough, budgeting dollars for a trade association membership can sometimes prove difficult. For industry trade associations and organizations, the goal in tough economic times is to show more than ever the value of the services being offered — and find creative new ways to show it.
Bell & Gossett Announces New BIM Library ITT Bell & Gossett is well aware of the growing desire of designers and contractors to work with Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs, which allow them to construct buildings digitally and spot potential errors. The company has announced a new, extensive online library of 3-D BIM content files in Autodesk® Revit® 2010.
Building Automation Market to See Uptick According to one analysis, the building automation market took a serious hit in 2009, but things are looking up. A report from BCS/2010, predicts modest growth in 2010-11, reaching pre-slump levels in 2012. According to the report, mechanical and general contractors are supplying building owners with the lion’s share of building controls products.
Fujitsu General America Inc.: Mini-Split Heat Pumps Three ductless wall-mount mini-split system heat pumps offer an extended line set capability, providing a line set maximum of 165 lineal feet. The 18RLXS is an 18,000-Btu, 19 SEER, 10 HSPF heat pump. The 24RLXS is a 24,000-Btu, 18 SEER, 10 HSPF unit. The 30RLX is a 30,000-Btu, 16 SEER, 9.5 HSPF unit.
PSG Controls Inc.: Commercial, Residential T-stats The Accustat® Independence thermostats provide a mercury-free option for applications needing tamper-resistant control with fixed temperature set points. They utilize preset electronic fixed temperature set points to maintain desired comfort settings. They can be used for commercial and residential applications.
Automated Logic: Energy Data Reporting Tool The EnergyReports™ application is a flexible, easy-to-use reporting tool that enables facility managers to produce reports showing a building’s energy consumption and demand data. It allows users to compare energy consumption or demand over different periods with simple drop-down menus and calendar control options.
Now that spring has begun, it is time to declare a winner in the first annual Anti-Freeze Challenge. This challenge asked entrants to find a way to save money, reduce energy, and maintain comfort in the average home.
by Angela D.Harris | March 22, 2010 | Comments (0)
I had a dream, (or was it a nightmare?), that I
spent my next 30 years advertising budget on a 30 second Super Bowl commercial.
It was so obvious; our company name seen by millions and millions of people and
us associated with the biggest annual sporting event.
One of the most
misunderstood terms in the entire trades industry is the word “growth.” The
problem lies in the fact that most business owners mentally see a direct
relationship between growth and profitability.
Contractors for the Week: 03/22/2010 Hill York hires vice president of sales; Blackall Mechanical names manager of business development and sales.
Manufacturers for the Week: 03/22/2010 Carrier presents its 2010 President’s Awards; Uponor hires national account manager for Ecoflex; Jackson Systems names senior product engineer and director of sales and marketing; WaterFurnace announces new GeoStar distributor.
Organizations for the Week: 03/22/2010 Air Movement and Control Association International approves standard; six RSES Training Authority Seminars to take place over the next three months; Air Conditioning Contractors of America announces dates for Educational Program for Instructor Certification (EPIC) training.
HCFC-22 Smugglers Sentenced to 30 Months The Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy, an industry coalition, commended the sentencing of a Florida man and Florida corporation on charges related to smuggling HCFC-22 refrigerant.
HI Elects Board, Officers at Annual Meeting The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced its 2010 board of directors and officers during its 93rd annual meeting held on Marco Island in Florida.
U.S. Energy Group Releases App U.S. Energy Group released a new app, USE-Mobile, that provides property managers with the ability to control their buildings with their mobile devices.
WaterFurnace Outlines Rebates Consumers may be eligible to receive rebates for the purchase of Energy Star® appliances, including high-efficiency geothermal heat pumps, under an “appliance rebate” program.
