HVAC Excellence names Certified Master HVACR Educator; SMACNA, MCAA, and NECA develop definition of MEP coordination delivery process for National Building Information Standard.
Blue Earth Inc., an energy efficiency and renewable energy services company, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Castrovilla Inc. d/b/a Blue Earth Energy Management Services™ (BEEMS™), is in the process of implementing an additional $1.1 million in utility-funded refrigeration rebate incentives.
Delmar, part of Cengage Learning, and DEWALT® have announced the release of the DEWALT Contractor’s Exam Preparation (CEP) portal, an online resource containing web-based courses to help construction professionals prepare for certification and licensing exams.
Autodesk Inc. has introduced Autodesk BIM 360, what the company is calling the next generation of building information modeling (BIM). According to Autodesk, it provides cloud services that enable users to access BIM project information at any time, and anywhere, throughout the project lifecycle.
Many of the technologies needed to deliver zero energy buildings have already been developed. According to a report from Pike Research, over the next few decades, cost decreases in existing technologies and innovation in emerging technologies, driven by government regulations, will help make zero energy building more attainable.
Fluke Corp. has announced an expansion of its U.S. service options with Fluke® CarePlans, a series of extended warranty and calibration packages for users of its handheld test tools. The Gold and Silver CarePlan packages offer comprehensive priority service and support.
Pipe Restoration Technologies LLC announced that it has been awarded Patent No. 8206783 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), its fifth U.S. patent for its ePIPE in-place pipe restoration system. This patent is focused on methods that provide enhanced cleaning and lining of smaller diameter pipes.
3M, through its New Ventures business, announced that it has invested in 7AC Technologies Inc., a Woburn, Mass.-based developer of high-efficiency commercial HVAC systems that use liquid desiccant technology to remove humidity from the air. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Reliant is bringing its electric customers a new plan to help manage and save on home electricity use featuring the Nest Learning Thermostat™. Reliant said it is the first and only electricity provider in Texas to offer the Nest thermostat with its new Reliant Learn & Conserve PlanSM.
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