Trimble announced that it showcased two concept apps running on the latest tablet platform of Google’s Project Tango program, an initiative to give mobile devices a human-scale understanding of space and motion.
The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) has announced four recipients of its 2014 Star of Energy Efficiency Awards: Nest Labs Inc., MGM Resorts International, National Housing Trust, and Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.
The Sterling Group, a middle market private equity firm based in Houston, announced that its affiliated investment fund, Sterling Group Partners III L.P., has completed the acquisition of Roberts-Gordon LLC.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) intends to establish a rulemaking working group under the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee (ASRAC) to negotiate proposed regional energy efficiency standards. Two HVAC professionals have been announced as participants in this group.
National Energy Control Corp. (NECC), a wholesale distributor of commercial and industrial HVAC controls, has announced the availability of its Pneuline Controls® brand PCL500 Universal Pneumatic Calibration Kit.
Service industry software company, My Service Depot, has announced the launch of Google Calendar integration in its Smart Service software. The company said Smart Service’s Google Calendar integration will allow service industry professionals to view their schedules and job information on the go.
ASHRAE and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) announced that they have agreed in principle to a merger, combining resources to improve IAQ in the built environment.
Lime Energy Co., a provider of energy efficiency solutions for small businesses, announced that the company has partnered with National Resource Management Inc. (NRM), a supplier of energy-efficient refrigeration solutions.
The World Franchising Network has compiled and published its fifth annual list of the “50 Top Franchises for Veterans.” The organization selected 50 franchisors from over 300 companies requesting evaluation. Among these were four Dwyer Group brands, including Aire Serv®, a heating and cooling franchisor.
Baltimore Aircoil Co. (BAC), a division of Amsted Industries, announced that Don Fetzer has been named president of the company. Fetzer joined BAC in 2011 as managing director – BAC Europe.