USGBC, Underwriters Laboratories announce campaign December 31, 2013 Through several initiatives, the groups said they hope to increase building performance and the safety of occupants. Read More
NAHB: Housing market ends 2014 strong December 30, 2013 NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe said market conditions continue to favor the real estate market. Read More
United Rentals adds HVAC market branches December 29, 2013 The company opened new HVAC operations in Alberta, Texas and New Brunswick. Read More
Lennox adds variable-refrigerant technology to HVAC market December 28, 2013 Already widely used in Europe and Asia, it is expected to have double-digit growth in North America in the next five years, officials said. Read More
USGBC certifies 20,000th LEED structure December 27, 2013 The plant's features include high-efficiency HVAC, solar heat-reflecting roof coatings and plumbing that cuts water use 32 percent. Read More
United CoolAir to exhibit at 2014 AHR Expo December 26, 2013 The company said it will be promoting its line of air- and water-cooled packaged and split light-commercial air conditioners. Read More
ASHRAE seeks input on data center standard December 25, 2013 The public is invited to make comments at www.ashrae.org/publicreviews until Dec. 30. Read More
Bags designed to protect sensitive equipment December 24, 2013 The Tradesman Pro Tech, available as a backpack and bag, are designed to make it easier to haul devices to and from the jobsite, and protect them while there. Read More
Larson Electronics to drop Magnalight and smaller brands December 23, 2013 The company has evolved into selling a varied line of lighting products for hazardous, industrial, hunting and construction uses, officials said. Read More
SME gives children educational toys for holidays December 22, 2013 The group formerly known as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers is giving toys that promote manufacturing to Detroit-area children this Christmas. Read More