Crockett Facilities Services Inc., a leading provider of building operations and maintenance, mechanical contracting, and HVAC services to government and commercial clients, announced that it has been awarded a contract by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for its D.C. headquarters building.

ABCO HVACR Supply + Solutions has opened a new, 24,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Jessup, Md. The company celebrated the opening with product giveaways, grand opening discounts, and a barbecue.

ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, plumbing, insulation, radiant barrier, and ventilation services, has announced the acquisition of the assets of Washington, D.C.-based McCarthy Services.

The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) is sponsoring its Tony Woods Award for Excellence in Advancing the Home Performance Industry with a nomination deadline of Feb. 23, 2011. According to BPI, the award recognizes the individual who has most advanced the home performance industry over the past year.

Blackman Plumbing Supply, a leading distributor of plumbing, heating, and cooling supplies, has named Brian Sarno as national accounts sales manager, Sean Mulderig as regional sales manager - east, Tom Carney as senior account manager, and Fenton J. Harpster as regional sales manager - west.

EMCOR Group Inc., a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and facilities services, announced that its Tucker Mechanical subsidiary has been awarded a contract for the installation of mechanical systems for two renovation projects at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn.

Oliver Heating-Cooling-Plumbing announced that it has launched a renewable energy division to incorporate solar products into its traditional services. The company said a variety of new solar products are now available through Oliver’s solar division.

McQuay International has announced the opening of the Daikin McQuay Sales and Service office to serve the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. The company said the move helps it foster a direct customer relationship to expand business in the New York City area.

Smardt Chiller Group announced that it has opened its first United States plant in Plattsburgh, N.Y., after reviewing several alternative sites. Headquartered in Montreal and with operations there, in Singapore, Melbourne (Australia), and now Plattsburgh, Smardt Chiller Group produces high-efficiency chillers.

Pepco Energy Services, a leader in energy savings performance contracting, has been awarded a competitive bid contract by the District of Columbia’s Department of Real Estate Services (DRES) to implement a $7.5 million energy efficiency retrofit project at the One Judiciary Square facility in Washington, D.C.