Douglas E. Barnhart, president of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), and Stephen E. Sandherr, CEO of the AGC, met with President Bush to discuss the effect of rising petroleum costs on the construction industry. Barnhart and Sandherr were among leaders from a coalition of eight other business associations to meet with the president.
The first National HVACR Service Managers’ Forum is just over 75 days away, and already it has surpassed expectations for attendance. More than 170 service managers have signed up for this new educational event specifically created for the men and women who manage HVACR service departments.
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has partnered with constructNet International (cNI), Phoenix, to provide online instructional language resources for the construction industry aiding in bridging the language barrier between employers and employees.
The Duct Cleaners Network (DCN) hosted its fifth annual conference in Indianapolis, with a focus on business networking between high quality service and equipment providers coupled with peer-to-peer hands-on training. Over 45 business owners attended the full conference.
TDIndustries received three national excellence in construction awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), presented to the firm at the 18th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Ridgid® awarded the grand prizewinner of its “How I Build My Reputation With Ridgid Tools” online video contest during its Ridgid Roundup Customer Event at the company headquarters in Elyria, Ohio. The winner received $2,500 in Ridgid tools of his choice.
Klein Tools announced the winners of its 2008 Great Klein Tools 150th Anniversary Extravaganza promotion. In conjunction with its 150th anniversary, the company’s contest randomly selected participants to win prizes.
The Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) announced that W.E. Bowers Inc., a full service mechanical construction, service, and plumbing company located in Beltsville, Md., is the first MSCA STAR contractor to qualify for the organization’s environmentally oriented GreenStar designation.
Thermo King Corp. is offering instant cash rebates of up to $100 to its customers when they purchase qualifying parts for Thermo King and Carrier units from participating Thermo King dealerships nationwide. The official customer program began July 1 and will run through Sept. 30.
The In Home Selling Tool from Luxaire® Heating and Air Conditioning is the newest addition to the company’s Liberties™ Plus program. The stand-alone interactive program helps dealers match homeowners’ desired home comfort benefits with the appropriate Luxaire HVAC systems.
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