The IFMA Foundation has announced the release of U.S. Government Policy Impacts and Opportunities for Facility Management, a free publication that the organization says offers a comprehensive, practical approach to making sustainability improvements to public- and private-sector facilities based on government guidelines.
Interstate Warehousing Inc., a Tippmann Group company, announced plans to expand its operations in Franklin, Ind. The refrigerated warehouse company will invest $26 million throughout two phases beginning with the expansion of the company’s current 428,000-square-foot facility by 140,000 square feet.
The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC), Canada’s national industry association for geothermal heat pump technology, has announced the release of a statistical report entitled “The State of the Canadian Geothermal Heat Pump Industry 2011 - Industry Survey and Market Analysis.”
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that nearly half of the organizations recognized as Energy Star Leaders have improved the energy efficiency of their building portfolios by 20 percent or more.
Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning LLC (HSWAC) announced that the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) approved to enter into a Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement and Construction Right of Entry in Kakaako makai lands for the underground piping of the company’s seawater air conditioning project for Honolulu.
Expanding its Commercial Replacement Expert (CRE) certification program, Carrier announced that it now offers two courses for residential dealers and commercial contractors looking to be more proficient in the growing 3- to 27.5-ton rooftop unit replacement business.
According to the latest outlook from the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), economists are predicting moderate growth, a brightening employment picture, and an increase in housing starts in 2012.
Consumer support for clean energy concepts, ranging from renewable energy to smart grid technologies, declined significantly between 2009 and 2011, according to a new survey from Pike Research.
FMI, provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, announced the release of its 2012 first quarter Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) report. The NRCI gained 7.8 points over last quarter to 58.1 this quarter.
Meier Supply Company Inc. has promoted two team members to new roles within the company. Vaughn Brown is now the company’s refrigeration division manager and Jeff Ultsch has been promoted to the position of Utica branch manager.