Southern California customers gain comprehensive mechanical and plumbing solutions
September 19, 2016
Acco Engineered Systems announced that it will join forces with All Area Plumbing, a regional design-build plumbing contractor serving Southern California. Adding All Area Plumbing’s capabilities, Acco said it will strengthen its position as one of the largest mechanical contractors in the western United States.
According to industry experts, it’s all too common for contractors to make the mistake of waiting until they’re desperate to sell before properly assessing their company’s value and working to make it attractive to potential buyers.
The bulk of the revenue will stem from North America and Western Europe
September 19, 2016
Though the smart buildings market continues to suffer from a fragmented ecosystem as proprietary building automation solutions dominate, ABI Research forecasts smart buildings global facility services revenue will grow from $625 million in 2015 to more than $8 billion in 2021.
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On the basis of consumption, district heating is the dominant segment
September 16, 2016
The district heating and cooling market by consumption was valued at $142.7 billion in 2014 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8 percent to reach $243.4 billion in 2024, according to Transparency Market Research.
Awards ceremony and Product of the Year unveiling set for Jan. 31 in Las Vegas
September 15, 2016
International Exposition Co. today announced the winners of the 2017 AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) Innovation Awards. The annual awards competition honors the most inventive and original products, systems, and technologies showcased at each year’s AHR Expo.
Expands presence in HVAC energy-saving technologies
September 15, 2016
Emerson has announced a strategic investment in Transformative Wave, a Kent, Washington-based provider of technologies to help drive energy efficiency and savings for rooftop HVAC systems, including cloud-based building automation control, remote monitoring, and diagnostics.
Two new Berkeley Lab studies find record low prices across all sectors
September 14, 2016
Solar energy system pricing is at an all-time low, according to the latest editions of two recurring “state of the market” reports released by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).
Sensor and smart meter system reduces energy use, optimizes controls, predicts future breakdowns
September 14, 2016
Verdigris, an artificial intelligence (AI) company for smart buildings, has announced the launch of Einstein, its next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) smart sensor and metering solution designed to reduce energy consumption and cost in buildings.
Matt McBurney named to newly created position of vice president – Luvata HTS integration lead
September 13, 2016
Modine Manufacturing Co. has announced changes to its executive organization in response to its acquisition of Luvata Heat Transfer Solutions (HTS). Modine previously announced that it agreed to acquire Luvata HTS, a leading global manufacturer of coils, coolers, and coatings for the HVACR and industrial markets.