New Hire Verification Mandated In the midst of vast political and economic changes, the challenge of hiring a competent and legal workforce presents the nation with a demanding task. The federal government is now requiring any general contractor or subcontractor — working on or looking to work on federal contracts — use an employment status verification system for all new hires.
CO2 Gains Strong Foothold The refrigerant R-744 (CO2) has gained one of its strongest footholds yet in the commercial refrigeration sector with the announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has “found it acceptable for replacing HCFC-22 in supermarkets.”
Contractor Retrofits His Business When Carl Pond’s contracting company got involved in converting an 11,000-square-foot building into an office-shop-warehouse for his growing business, he sought to showcase energy efficiency and what his company could do in that regard.
Patterson-Kelley Co.: Noncondensing Boiler The Modu-Fire® FD noncondensing boiler is now available in two additional sizes: 2.5 million and 3 million Btuh. With Canadian Standards Association-certified efficiency of 88 percent, the N2500MFD and N3000MFD boilers have the highest efficiency of their class, claims the company.
Atlas Sales & Rentals Inc.: Portable Air Conditioners An upgraded line of portable air conditioners that use R-410A refrigerant is available. Manufactured by MovinCool/DENSO Sales California Inc., all models of the Office Pro, Classic, and Classic Plus portable coolers are now available with this refrigerant.
Greenheck: Indoor Air Handler The Model VSH vertical stack high-rise indoor air handler provides space heating and cooling for hotels, dorms, condominiums, and other multistory buildings where a small footprint and quiet operation are required. It is available in six sizes with performance capabilities up to 1,300 cfm.
When the Fed reported a small rise in the gross
domestic product (GDP) and signified the recession was over, most Americans
understood this to mean, “We have officially reached the bottom and can now
begin the climb up.”
by Angela D.Harris | November 6, 2009 | Comments (0)
A client of ours recently called because their
boiler wasn’t working. We arrived shortly after 10 that morning to check things
out, and boy were we in for a surprise. The boiler had literally cratered
internally.
Manufacturers for the Week: 11/02/2009 LSB Industries named one of “America’s 200 Best Small Companies”; Anco Products launches redesigned and enhanced Website; McQuay International chooses Engineering Equipment Inc. to represent its full line; Carrier Corp. signs definitive agreement to sell Tadiran Appliances.
Organizations for the Week: 11/02/2009 Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute reports decrease in year-to-date shipment numbers; U.S. Green Building Council approves BOMI’s Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems.
SMACNA Names Dwight Silvia as Contractor of the Year Dwight Silvia, CEO of D.D.S. Industries Inc., Somerset, Mass., received the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s (SMACNA) Contractor of the Year award.
Broan Launches New Residential Line In a joint effort between manufacturer Nordyne and distributor R.E. Michel Co. Inc., Broan® is now offering a complete line of residential heating and cooling systems.
Accepting Proposals The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is accepting proposals for development of a user’s manual for Standard 189.1P.
MSCA Honors Contractors The Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) honored 20 new MSCA Stars and 17 new GreenStars at the association’s 24th Annual Educational Conference.
