The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a pre-publication version of the certification, compliance, labeling, and enforcement for electric motors and small electric motors final rule on Jan. 11.

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) announced a new residential standard for the latest construction code requirements.

The Solar Rating & Certification Corp. (ICC-SRCC) joined with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) to harmonize and update North American solar thermal standards.

ACCA (Arlington, Virginia) published the results from its 2016 Residential Service Agreements Survey.

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) will host its Supply Chain Excellence Focus Conference March 26-28 in Tempe, Arizona.

The Vibration Isolation and Seismic Control Manufacturers Association (VISCMA) named Karl Peterman, president; Angela Waters, president-elect; Nate Deibler, vice president; and Paul Selman secretary/treasurer.

The Joseph Groh Foundation (Dallas) will host a golf tournament May 1 at Coyote Ridge Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas.

The Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC) announced 36,000 net new construction jobs were added on a seasonally adjusted basis in January.