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The Associated General Contractors of America said it was pleased that President Barack Obama called for infrastructure improvements in his Jan. 25 State of the Union address.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and give Americans a sense of pride and accomplishment in our country,” the letter said.

In an effort to make data centers more energy efficient, ASHRAE has released “Green Tips for Data Centers.”

Spot-cooling equipment company MovinCool has announced rebates for two of its ceiling-mounted air conditioners.

Keynote presentations will be delivered by Dan DiMicco, chairman, president and CEO of Nucor Corp.

The group says more than a trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year.

The $858 billion package, which extended tax cuts already in place for all Americans, also added additional tax breaks designed to stimulate the nation’s still-fragile economy.

The program allows industry suppliers, manufacturers and others to demonstrate “extraordinary commitment” to the ACCA through year-round financial and related support, association officials said.

Trimble Field Link for MEP and Trimble Field Link for Structures comes in versions for mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades and for steel and concrete contractors.

U.S. construction spending went up by 0.4 percent in November - the third straight month that showed an increase.