J.C. Higgins Corp. has been awarded a contract to install the shell-and-core HVAC mechanical work for the Center for Life Sciences building at the Black Fan Research Center in Boston. J.C. Higgins is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group Inc.
Wrightsoft announced that Charles (Chip) Barnaby, the company's vice president of research, has been presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for his numerous contributions to the society.
The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has released the 2006 Building Code, which requires that higher energy efficiency standards be met. Gas and propane furnaces will be required to meet a 90 percent AFUE as opposed to the current minimum of 78 percent.
James Cesak of Tal-Mar Custom Metal, Crestwood, Ill., was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Chicagoland Sheet Metal Contractors Association (CSMCA). He replaces Patrick J. Ludvigsen, Air Dynamics Inc., Prospect Heights, who left the industry.
A number of Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) members from the southeast United States have successfully passed exams that measure their expertise in various aspects of HVACR.
McQuay International, a manufacturer of HVAC equipment, has acquired the John A. Trubee Co., Scottsville, N.Y., a service company for HVAC equipment. The company's new name is Trubee-McQuay Factory Service.
In 2003, Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa approached Industry People Group (IPG) about hosting their job training courses for Iowa's disadvantaged; IPG knew it would be a great partnership. IPG, parent company to construction industry job board MEPatWORK.com, helps connect employers with employees nationwide.
Ductless split system shipments showed the largest gain during this year's second quarter, increasing by 167 percent. All other sectors showed decreases compared to second quarter 2005.
Robert (Red) Fawcett, president of Duxbury Oil, announced that this year's Robert W. Fawcett Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Duxbury High School graduates Michael Dahlen and Chelsea Levesque.
Morgan Stanley, one of the world's largest diversified financial services companies, was recognized by New York state and county officials at its Purchase facility for installing the New York metropolitan area's largest ice storage-based air conditioning system.
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