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Hot and cold

Florida weather creates unique furnace issues, contractor says

November 10, 2015

Florida weather means both heat and air conditioning can be in use, even in the same day.

AGC: Construction employment surges in October

Industry has lowest number of job seekers since February 2009

November 9, 2015

The construction industry’s overall unemployment fell to its lowest level in almost seven years as companies added 31,000 workers in October, the Associated General Contractors of America reported.

Trane, American Standard have new Michigan distributor

Munch Supply says it plans to expand HVAC sales in 2016

November 6, 2015

Munch’s Supply took over Trane’s existing Michigan locations in Brighton, Grand Rapids and Madison Heights Sept. 1.

Hitachi Power Tools wins award

November 5, 2015

Hitachi received the award at a September vendor meeting in Wisconsin.

Contractors establish Construction Employers of America

Umbrella organization will focus on workforce issues

November 4, 2015

The associations picked the first National Apprenticeship Week to launch the endeavor.

Copper awards celebrate architectural achievements in sheet metal forming

Michael McConnell

November 3, 2015

In Topeka, Kansas, the interior of the Statehouse dome shines with a brilliance that lawmakers and visitors haven’t seen for decades.

Country to mark first National Apprenticeship Week

White House aims to highlight benefits of paid training programs

November 3, 2015

In a statement, the president said apprenticeships offer special advantages for the middle class.

Industry, government work together on new rules for HVAC equipment

Charlie McCrudden

November 2, 2015

In June, a special working group of stakeholders convened by the Department of Energy negotiated new energy conservation standards for commercial warm-air furnaces and commercial unitary air conditioners and heat pumps.