Seven Teams Win at Catalyst Energy Innovation Demo Day

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the seven winners of the second round of its Catalyst Energy Innovation Prize Demo Day, which were chosen out of 19 finalist startups.

Why Are Professionals Needed For Fire Water Restoration

Fire and water damage restoration is not a service any homeowner wants to need but when disaster strikes it is the best way to get the home back to normal. Contaminated fluid and unchecked flames have incredible destructive potential and if they arenandrsquot cleaned up right away they can ruin a building. But andldquoclean

Drywall Catalog Released

Trim-Tex Drywall Products

Could Football Practices Without Helmets Help Prevent Concussions?

Without protection, players learn to guard their heads, research suggests

Apples: History & Nutrition

Many people are familiar with the old adage “an apple a-day keeps the doctor away” …  Apple fruit was the king of all fruits originated in the past 4000 years. It has the best nutritional facts and we have a few tips about the selection & storage.   Apples are low in calories and high in fiber, have only a trace of sodium and no fat.  apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Because of its fiber and antioxidants largely, apple nutrition improves digestion All kinds of apples that we find on our markets today, although they may look different.   Many people are familiar with the old adage “an apple a-day keeps the doctor away” …  Apple fruit was the king of all fruits originated in the past 4000 years. It has the best nutritional facts and we have a few tips about the selection & storage.   Apples are low in calories and high in fiber, have only a trace of sodium and no fat.  apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Because of its fiber and antioxidants largely, apple nutrition improves digestion All kinds of apples that we find on our markets today, although they may look different.  

Rinnai Recognizes Its Top Manufacturer’s Reps at Annual Sales Meeting

Rinnai America Corp., a manufacturer of tankless water heaters, recognized five independent manufacturer’s representatives for their 2015 sales growth achievements at the company’s annual sales meeting.

F.E. Moran Supports Mechanical Engineering Education through Hands-on Learning

F.E. Moran is working with the Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago (MCA Chicago) to encourage college students to pursue careers in the construction and mechanical engineering fields.

Carrier Enhances Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Line for Coastal Environments

Carrier has announced the introduction of a new line of 14 SEER air conditioning and heat pump units designed to provide advanced corrosion prevention and protection in coastal climates.

Survey Shows 50 Percent of U.S. Data Centers Upgrading Their Cooling Systems

Emerson Network Power has announced new research results showing that half of all data center cooling systems will be upgraded before the end of 2016. Survey respondents included IT, facilities, and data center managers in the United States and Canada.

New Wi-Fi Thermostat Adds Convenience to Waste Oil Furnaces

Clean Energy Heating Systems, a designer and manufacturer of waste oil furnaces, announced that it is now offering a Wi-Fi thermostat that is compatible with its entire line of waste oil furnaces.

MCAA Announces 26 Entries for Student Chapter Competition

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) announced that its 2015-2016 Student Chapter Competition, an annual challenge of future industry professionals’ skills and knowledge about mechanical systems and the business of contracting, drew 26 submissions.

BPI Launches New Blog for Homeowners

The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) has announced the launch of a new blog to help educate homeowners about the health, safety, and energy saving benefits of home performance upgrades.

AHR Expo Survey Shows HVACR Industry Optimism

Responses from a 2016 AHR Expo survey sent to 1,300 exhibitors reveal optimism for the coming year among HVACR manufacturers. Results were compared to a similar survey sent out last year that gauged exhibitors’ expectations for 2015.

It's Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot

Influenza activity usually peaks in January or February, FDA says

Re-Roofing Cornell’s First Humanities Building

Goldwin Smith Hall gets a makeover

Health Tip: When New Moms Lose Their Hair

Suggestions to cope with this postpartum reaction

Bernhard Mechanical President and CEO Kenny Bernhard to Retire

Kenneth “Kenny” Bernhard, CEO of Bernhard Mechanical, announced that he will retire at the end of the year. Bernhard will continue to serve as a board member and shareholder of Bernhard LLC and as a consultant to Bernhard Mechanical through 2019 when the company will celebrate its 100 year anniversary.

Choosing An Institute Of Carpet Cleaning For Education

An institute of carpet cleaning has to service both consumers and industry professionals doing everything possible to lift the industry to a higher standard. Accomplishing that takes a long reach and a lot of resources which is normally why organizations that have the most influences are also the ones that have been around

Western Specialty Contractors Promotes Tom Brooks

Western Specialty Contractors announced the promotion of Tom Brooks to the position of Sr. Vice President of Operations.

Personal Health: Posture Affects Standing, and Not Just the Physical Kind

Slouching can have ill effects on body and state of mind. But with some solid effort, and sometimes exercises, muscular imbalances can be corrected.

Child Asthma Rates Leveling Off, Except Among Poor and Older Kids: Study

Environmental triggers may increase the risk for children in low-income areas, experts say

New and Improved

I've just revamped my website and its really starting to come along.  Its http://clickehrelearnmore.com.  Please check it out. Its about health and fitness overall with a focus on anti-aging.  I've gor a few reviews going on there already and even a couple of good recipes.  Enjoy.

The Younger the Mother, the Worse Her Health at Midlife: Study

Those who waited until at least 25 fared better at 40, researchers say

Hospital Prices Vary Widely Across the United States

This variation is driving up health care costs, researchers say

GEO Signs Memorandum of Understanding with IGSHPA

The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) and the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen and expand the complementary relationship between the two associations.

SPX Announces Sale of Global Dry Cooling Business

SPX Corp. announced an agreement for the sale of its Dry Cooling business to Paharpur Cooling Towers Limited. The purchase price is estimated to be approximately $48 million, subject to adjustments for working capital at closing.

Holiday Plants Can Pose Health Risks to Kids, Pets

Mistletoe, holly berries and poinsettias should be placed out of reach, expert advises

Waste Heat to Power Could Generate Over 15 GW of Electricity per Year

Alphabet Energy, a leader in thermoelectrics for waste heat to power (WHP) applications, and Heat is Power, the trade association for the WHP industry, have released statistics to help explain the value of utilizing waste heat to generate electricity and reduce emissions.

Marijuana Chemical May Help Prevent Epileptic Seizures in Kids, Young Adults

Trial showed a benefit, but more study is needed, experts said

UL Workplace Health & Safety Offers Free Fire and Extinguisher Safety Training Course

UL Workplace Health & Safety has released a complimentary training course on extinguishing fires in the workplace. Part of its online eLearning library, the course provides instructions for addressing a fire in a nonresidential setting.

Zurampic Approved for Gout

Drug helps control blood levels of uric acid

Tnemec Names Cory Brown Vice President, Technical Services

Tnemec Company Inc. has named Cory Brown as Vice President, Technical Services.

Transportation Center Meets Design Goals

The American Public Works Association honored California’s Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center as the Project of the Year Award.

Architects Issue Statement on Two-Year Extension of Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction

The AIA issued a statement on Congress’s two-year extension of the 179D tax deduction, which provides up to $1.80 per square foot for the design of energy efficient buildings.

The Mechanisms of Moisture Intrusion

Moisture intrusion is a common cause of building failures

ZigBee Alliance and EnOcean Alliance Announce Collaboration

The ZigBee Alliance, an association creating open standards that define the Internet of Things (IoT), announced with the EnOcean Alliance, a consortium for battery-less, wireless smart buildings and homes, that the organizations will cooperate on combining the benefits of EnOcean energy harvesting wireless solutions with ZigBee 3.0.

Ingersoll Rand to Sell Minority Interest in Hussmann Refrigeration Business to Panasonic

Ingersoll-Rand plc announced it will sell its remaining equity interest in its Hussmann refrigeration business as part of a transaction in which Panasonic Corp. is acquiring 100 percent of Hussmann’s shares.

COBRA Partners with ProTechnology for Mobile Field Applications

COBRA Contractors Software, a provider of contractor business software solutions, announced that it has selected ProTechnology’s JetTrac to integrate within COBRA’s suite of business management software solutions. COBRA said it was looking to add next-generation mobile data capture to its software.

ABC Predicts Continued US Construction Growth in 2016

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecasts a continued steady economic recovery for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2016. Despite a weak global economy, the industry’s solid economic recovery in 2015 should continue in 2016, led by strong consumer spending.

Nutrition for Weight Loss

A lot of people have the mind set that they will only consume a few hundred calories a day to lose weight. However, restricting your calories can also slow your metabolism and may cause you to binge eat later. Instead of restricting your body of calories, consume lots of high quality food like fruits and vegetables so your body will receive more vitamins and nutrients. Even if you’re consuming the same amount of calories, your body reacts to foods completely differently. With the mindset of eating real foods, focus on choosing fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, lean healthy meats with healthy fats, which contain CLA, increasing your fat burning potential. A lot of people have the mind set that they will only consume a few hundred calories a day to lose weight. However, restricting your calories can also slow your metabolism and may cause you to binge eat later. Instead of restricting your body of calories, consume lots of high quality food like fruits and vegetables so your body will receive more vitamins and nutrients. Even if you’re consuming the same amount of calories, your body reacts to foods completely differently. With the mindset of eating real foods, focus on choosing fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, lean healthy meats with healthy fats, which contain CLA, increasing your fat burning potential.

Skin-to-Skin Contact May Lower Preemies' Risk of Death: Review

Prolonged touching with mom in intensive care unit also reduced chances of blood infections

Grose Named President of Specialty Construction Chemicals

W. R. Grace & Co. announced that Adam Grose has been named President, Specialty Construction Chemicals of GCP Applied Technologies Inc.

Rinnai America Announces Wi-Fi Connectivity for Gas Tankless Water Heaters

Rinnai America announced it is introducing a wireless module and app for its gas tankless water heaters. By integrating Wi-Fi connectivity, new and existing residential and commercial tankless water heaters can be monitored and controlled via smart devices for water heating management, control, and maintenance.

Personal Health: Benefits of Yoga May Go Bone-Deep

Dr. Loren M. Fishman of Columbia University has been gathering evidence for years, hoping to determine whether yoga might be effective therapy for osteoporosis.

One-Third of Incurable Cancer Patients Keep Working, Study Finds

Tumor location, type of treatment unlikely to influence decision

Help Your Kids Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Stick to bedtime routines through the holidays, expert says

Carrier Donates Time, Equipment to Habitat for Humanity Projects

Carrier announced the dedication of a home its employees helped construct with Habitat for Humanity® of Greater Indianapolis. The home, which also features Carrier heating and cooling products, is one of several projects Carrier executed in 2015 with the Habitat organization.

Keytruda May Help Fight Tough-to-Treat Lung Cancer

In study, the immune-based therapy beat an older drug with fewer side effects, but it's expensive

Atlas Roofing Teams Up With Local Hero To Deliver Holiday Joy

To help struggling families, Atlas Roofing has teamed up with Pastor Rosa to ensure Atlanta-area kids have gifts to open at Christmas.

FDA Proposes Tanning Bed Ban for Minors

Agency also wants those over 18 to sign papers stating they know health risks before using the beds

Top Ten Obesity Causing Foods

Rather than being obesity’s sole cause, genes and eating junk food seem to increase the risk of weight gain. Chances are if you eat an average American diet, you ate at least three of these this week. These are the foods that will make you fat. In a fast food nation, eating healthy food becomes difficult to do. Yet a poor diet contributes to low energy, obesity, stress, health problems and high medical bills. If you eat better, you will feel better and this video discusses some of the foods you should avoid. Fitness, health and wellness depend on good nutrition.   Rather than being obesity’s sole cause, genes and eating junk food seem to increase the risk of weight gain. Chances are if you eat an average American diet, you ate at least three of these this week. These are the foods that will make you fat. In a fast food nation, eating healthy food becomes difficult to do. Yet a poor diet contributes to low energy, obesity, stress, health problems and high medical bills. If you eat better, you will feel better and this video discusses some of the foods you should avoid. Fitness, health and wellness depend on good nutrition.  

Belimo Now Offers HVAC Zone Solutions for Residential Applications

Belimo Americas, a manufacturer of damper actuators and control valves for commercial HVAC, announced the availability of products for residential applications with select actuators, round damper assemblies, and pressure bypass damper controls.

Allied Air Enterprises Announces Price Increase

Allied Air Enterprises has announced a price increase of up to 5 percent on residential and commercial equipment and accessories. The increase will apply to orders placed after Feb. 26, 2016.

HERO Program Awards Carini Heating and Air Conditioning

The Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) program administered by San Diego-based Renovate America has launched a new award for contractors who work with the program to install energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water-conserving technology in homes.

Irena Savakova joins LEO A DALY

LEO A DALY announced that Irena Savakova has joined its Washington office as Director of Design.

CertainTeed Gypsum Building Materials Vendor of the Year

Gypsum product division recognized for excellence in customer service and support.

Optimum Energy Recognizes Columbia University’s Efficiency Project

Optimum Energy recognized Columbia University and partner, Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI), for the successful completion of Columbia's Campus Energy Renewal Project.

Parents Keep Too Tight a Leash on Teens' Health Care: Survey

Kids aren't learning to manage their own medical visits, expert says

QA Graphics Announces Relocation to New Ankeny Office

QA Graphics, a provider of HVAC graphic development services, system graphics, floor plan graphics, and energy dashboards, as well as multimedia platforms, announced that it is relocating to new office space in Ankeny, Iowa.

Looking For Carpet Cleaning Certification In Canada

When looking for carpet cleaning certification in Canada it may be difficult to know where to begin. What schools courses and classes should one look into? Are some programs better than others? How can one tell? While looking into these next steps of education can be tricky one institution offers direction for carpet clea

Achieving the Highest Performing Walls & Attics

Because the building enclosure can make or break the structure’s ability to conserve energy, best practices in the design of the building enclosure have become essential

Antibiotics Often Enough for Kids' Appendicitis

For early, uncomplicated cases, study found the drugs often cleared up the condition without surgery

New Architectural Systems Technical Guide

Laminators Incorporated

Health Tip: Acne Has Lasting Effects

Including poor self-esteem

Task Force: Screen All Teens, Adults at Risk for Syphilis

Proposed recommendation dovetails with surge in U.S. cases of the sexually transmitted disease

New PHCC Chapter Organized in South Carolina

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) has announced the formation of the first PHCC-affiliated state chapter in South Carolina. The chapter has elected officers, identified event goals for 2016, and established a recruiting strategy to bring on new members to the organization.

Tubelite Promotes Two Directors of Operations

Tubelite Inc. has promoted Craig Tyson to director of operations for Reed City, Michigan, and Steve Jaskolski to director of operations for Walker, Mich.

Murphy Co. Wins Energy Efficiency Award for Third Time

Murphy Co., a mechanical contractor with corporate offices in Denver and St. Louis, has for the third time been recognized and awarded for its energy efficiency contributions and corporate citizenship by energy partner Xcel Energy.

HVAC Contractors Offer Tips on Tipping

Tipping restaurant servers, delivery drivers, cab drivers, hair stylists, and movers has become a common practice in today’s world. But, what about service contractors?

Tapping the Potential of Predictive Maintenance

The DOE reports that predictive maintenance may reduce maintenance costs up to 30 percent, eliminate breakdowns 70-75 percent of the time, minimize downtime, and increase production. Yet, despite the clear benefits of predictive maintenance, only 12 percent of commercial buildings are using it.

Intelligent Products for Smart Contractors

According to ON World, safety and security products currently make up 30 percent of smart home devices. The fastest-growing product segments include video security cameras, smart doorbells, and smart smoke detectors, which together boast 162 percent sales increases when compared to 2014.

Panel Picks: Contractors Share Favorite Smart, Connected Devices

We asked The NEWS’ Contractor Advisory Board to not only identify their favorite smart, connected products, but tell us why they prefer them over others. Here’s what they had to say.

Home Automation Hardware Growth to Exceed 1,000% to 2020

Home automation hardware, sold as standalone units, is forecast to exceed 300 million units by 2020, according to Juniper Research. This represents growth of over 1,000 percent from an estimated installed base of 28 million units in 2015.

Marketing Magic: Why Your Social Media Marketing is Suffering — and How to Fix It

According to word-of-mouth and social-marketing expert Gary Spangler, most businesses do social media wrong. Follow these rules to make sure you don’t fall into a social media trap.

Atlas Roofing Announces Promotion

Atlas Roofing announced the promotion of Stanley Bastek to Director of Marketing & Sales Development for its Shingles and Underlayment division.

How to Clear Snow Without Getting Hurt

More than 203,000 Americans required treatment for injuries suffered while shoveling snow last year

Partnership Including Hickory Construction Wins Design Award

BARBERMcMURRY’s winning design built by Hickory Construction.

Schneider Electric’s Resource Advisor Earns Top Product of the Year Award

Schneider Electric announced that its sustainability and energy management software platform, StruxureWare Resource Advisor, along with its Energy Performance Services, received a Top Product of the Year Award in the Energy Manager Today Awards.

Stress May Boost Risk for Alzheimer's-Linked Thinking Problems

But study did not prove it causes memory woes or mind-robbing disease

Health Tip: If Teeth Are Sensitive

Avoid acidic foods

Spray and Roll-on Waterproofing

WeatherSeal Spray & Roll-On is a ready-to-use, 100-percent acrylic elastomeric waterproof membrane and air barrier that can be rolled, brushed or spray applied. It can be used to treat wall joints and flash rough openings with the use of embedded fabric.

Health Tip: Create a Fire Escape Plan

Make sure the entire family is informed

City of Las Vegas Announces Plan to Rely Exclusively on Renewable Energy

The city of Las Vegas and NV Energy have announced a new partnership that, upon approval of a filing to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada and ratification by the Las Vegas City Council, will dedicate to city operations a portion of energy produced by a local solar facility currently in development.

RCMA Releases Updates to White Paper

The white paper explores the role of reflective roof coatings in the USGBC's LEED v4 green building program.

Direct Energy Unites Residential and Services Business Units

Direct Energy®, one of North America’s leading energy and energy-related services providers, has combined its residential and home services divisions to create a single division, called Direct Energy Home™. The new division will focus on serving customers’ entire home, including providing energy and services, and more.

How Much Weight Must You Lose Before Others Notice?

Study finds women must drop about 14 pounds, men 18, before they're found more attractive

Gene Therapy Shows Early Potential for Rare Immune System Disorder

Without treatment, X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency leads to life-threatening infections

Shive-Hattery Wins Client Satisfaction Award

Shive-Hattery, a Midwest architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, won the PSMJ 2015 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction.

SGH Staff Help Launch Building Rating System

Contributors take leading role in new resiliency effort.

Four-Year Roofing Project Touches Down

Dallas Love Field Airport has developed more in its lifetime than one may think

FMI Corp. and Results Canada Announce New Partnership

FMI Corp., a leading provider of management consulting, investment banking, and leader development services to the engineering and construction (E&C) industry, and Results Canada, an advisor to Canadian emerging growth firms, have announced the launch of FMI Results.

Angie’s List Launches LeadFeed

Angie’s List has announced the launch of LeadFeed, a product designed to capture demand from its free online visitors and turn that demand into leads for service providers.

New Study Suggests Strong Outlook for Green Homes

During the prolonged housing downturn, green homes provided support to the ailing residential market and now promise to be an important element of the recovering market as well, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics.

Daintree Networks Wins Awards for IoT and Product Innovation

Daintree Networks Inc. won both customer project and product honors, taking home four awards in all, at the 2015 Golden Bridge Awards. More than 40 judges from a broad spectrum of industries from around the globe determined the winners from competitors including public and private firms, for-profits and non-profits, and start-ups.

Kooltronic Patents Hazardous Location Product Line

Kooltronic Inc. announced that its Hazardous Location (HL) Series line of air conditioners has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (U.S. Patent No. 9,157,670 B2).

Researchers Say They Find Genes Linked to Alzheimer's Timing

Some sped up disease, others delayed it, study says

Finding Certified Mold Inspector Training In California

Certified mold inspector training can help a California technician prepare for their future in the industry. Although the field is only lightly regulated in most states it is only a matter of time before state governments demand more from professionals operating in their jurisdiction. In fact several states including Texas

Acoustical Panels with 3-D Relief

Baresque

BPI Accepting Applications for Standards Technical Committees

The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on its Standards Technical Committees (STCs). BPI continually reviews and updates technical standards used by the residential energy upgrade industry to encourage adoption of industry best practices.

Hawaii Facing Rise in Dengue Fever Cases

122 cases of the extremely painful, but rarely fatal, disease have been reported since mid-September

Direct Energy Acquires Energy Management Firm, Panoramic Power

Direct Energy, one of North America’s largest energy and energy-related services companies, through its parent company Centrica, has agreed to acquire Panoramic Power, a leading provider of device-level energy management solutions, for $60 million.

ASHRAE Announces Winners of Student Design Competition, Applied Engineering Challenge

Heat was the focus of two ASHRAE student competitions. The 2015 Design Competition focused on a three-story classroom and office building in Doha, Qatar, while for the Applied Engineering Challenge, students were required to design a collapsible portable conditioned shelter for treatment of heat illness victims.

Construction Market to Grow $8 Trillion by 2030, Driven by China, US, and India

A new report, “Global Construction 2030,” forecasts that the volume of construction output will grow by 85 percent to $15.5 trillion worldwide by 2030, with three countries — China, the U.S., and India — leading the way and accounting for 57 percent of all global growth.

GMS Acquires Badgerland Supply in Midwest

Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc. has acquired Badgerland Supply and its six locations in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Hearts Entombed With Loved Ones Give Clues to Cardiac Disease Centuries Ago

Four 400-year-old specimens from France were well-preserved enough to show signs of the illness

Installed Building Products Acquires Sierra Insulation Contractors and Eco-Tect Insulation

Installed Building Products Inc., a leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, has announced the acquisition of Sierra Insulation Contractors Inc. and Eco-Tect Insulation Inc.

New Research Quantifies Value of Increased Productivity from Improved IAQ

A new study finds that doubling the ventilation rate in typical office buildings can be reached at an estimated annual energy cost of between $14 and $40 per person, resulting in as much as a $6,500 equivalent in improved productivity per person per year.

Master-Bilt Offers New Blended Refrigerants with AIR Initiative Program

Master-Bilt®, manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, has introduced its new Alternative Industrial Refrigerant (AIR) Initiative which outlines the use of hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) blended refrigerants and foaming agents to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) guidelines.

Guardian Industries Expands Continuing Education Offerings

Glass manufacturer offers new course and updated program; partners on new app.

Valspar Launches New Website for Architectural Coatings

Valspar recently launched a new website for its coil and extrusion division.

Icynene Europe Re-Aligns Business Focus within Benelux

Icynene Europe S.P.R.L. has announced that it will assume control of distribution within Benelux.

HIV Prevention Pill May Not Need to Be Taken Daily

Research suggests Truvada still works when taken before and after sex

Higher Cigarette Taxes Tied to Fewer Infant Deaths

U.S. study suggests pregnant women may be less likely to smoke if tobacco prices are higher

Possible New Weight-Loss Tool: Blocking Stomach Artery

Experimental procedure tested in 4 morbidly obese patients so far

Cracking Knuckles Sets Off 'Fireworks' on Ultrasound

Bright flash shows up as gas bubble forms in joints, researchers report

Health Highlights: Dec. 1, 2015

Ethics of Human Gene Editing Focus of International Conference Cheaper Alternative to Turing's Pricey Daraprim Soon Available /div

Health Tip: Watch What You Eat

Keep a food journal

Health Tip: Use Antibiotics Wisely

Here are potential risks

New Diabetes Cases Among Americans Drop for First Time in Decades: CDC

But another report shows U.S. has more cases than 37 other developed nations

1 in 8 American Adults Still Have High Cholesterol: CDC

Many don't meet targets, and expert says even those targets aren't good enough to prevent heart attacks

Sugar-Free Sodas, Candy Can Still Damage Your Teeth

But, researchers add that there are easy ways to prevent lasting harm

Well: Minorities Get Less Pain Treatment in E.R.

Researchers found that although white and black patients reported severe pain with the same frequency, one group was likelier to receive medication.

Lime Energy Awarded Direct Install Program Contract with PSE&G

Lime Energy Co. has been awarded a contract by Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) to implement a portion of its Direct Install Program for government, nonprofit, and small business facilities.

NetworkThermostat Receives WFX 2015 Best New Product Award

NetworkThermostat, a leading communications-based thermostat manufacturer, announced it has received the WFX 2015 New Products Award for two new IP thermostats, the UP32HE-IP and the UP32HE-WIFI.

DOE Releases Proposed Regional Standards Enforcement Rule

The Nov. 19 publication of the NOPR tentatively ends a one-year period of uncertainty for the HVACR industry, which adapted as best it could to the new energy conservation standards in the absence of enforcement guidance from the DOE.

Comfort That’s Worth the Cost

High-end furnaces are an important part of the whole-house comfort solution and can help HVAC contractors set themselves apart from their competition.

Preventing Venting Problems

Frozen condensate occurs when condensation and exhaust gases generated from the heating process are discharged outside via a vent pipe and freeze in the cold air. If ice continues to build up, the vent pipe can become blocked, causing the furnace to shut down.

The Art of Selling (More) High-end Furnaces

Gifted consultants know how to provide homeowners with just the right amount of information so homeowners feel comfortable with their purchase of a more expensive furnace.

Duct Dynasty: When Diagnosing Comfort Problems, Look at the Big Picture

Start testing the right way and make sure you have a complete list of possibilities. Otherwise, you’re guessing at the solution and possibly creating more problems. Remember: if you don’t measure, you’re guessing.

Industrial Refrigeration Market to Grow at 7% CAGR from 2015-2020

The global industrial refrigeration market is forecast to grow from $22.57 billion in 2014, and reach $33.90 billion in 2020, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1 percent, according to a report from P&S Market Research.

Hydronics Zone: The Evolution of Biomass Boilers

Modern biomass boilers are as different from earlier-generation wood-burning boilers as smartphones are from their rotary-dial predecessors.

Sourcing Materials is Key for Successful Green Building

As the standards to garner green building certifications grow stricter, it is more important than ever that the process involve a complete team of professionals.

Automatic Timing & Controls: Interval Timer

The Model 405AE 1/16 DIN features two modes of operation: on-delay and interval timing. Each features eight selectable time ranges and a single pole, double throw (SPDT) contact output configuration rated for 5-A resistive.

LEED Platinum For 15 Years

Wausau’s windows continue adding value to one of the world’s greenest buildings – UCSB’s Bren School of Environmental Science & Management

GEO Board Expands, Slashes Utility Dues

The board then unanimously voted to expand representation from seven to nine members; one GEO board seat is left open for new company participation.

AISI Publishes Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing

New edition supersedes AISI S230-07 with Supplements 2 and 3 (Reaffirmed 2012).

Facts + Figures: August Gas Furnace Shipments Up 31%

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

RAE Corp.: Defrost Control

The Centinel Intelligent Defrost Control System consists of a microprocessor-driven controller, four temperature sensors, and a suction transducer.

NEMA Appoints First Female Chairperson

Sylvester is president and CEO of GE Lighting and Current, powered by GE, and is the first woman to head the nearly 90-year-old association.

Danfoss Event Explores Refrigerants

Danfoss recently hosted its 25^th EnVisioneering Symposium, which addressed how an increasing industry-wide focus on refrigerants and energy is driving changes in the design, deployment, and maintenance of refrigeration equipment and supermarkets.

USEF, OpenADR Sign Agreement

By working together, the partners aim to accelerate the development of an integrated smart energy future that is energy-efficient, cost-effective, and beneficial for businesses and consumers alike.

WaterFurnace Donates $37,000 to USO of Indiana

WaterFurnace raised the proceeds during its 27^th Annual Supplier Golf Outing, held Sept. 9-10 at Brookwood Golf Club in Fort Wayne. In addition to fundraising activities on the course, the outing also included a silent auction for a variety of items donated by local businesses.

Project Files: An Advanced Connection

The property manager of a five-story building in New York City needed to upgrade the control integration of the indoor heating and cooling system.

HVAC Price Increases: Nov. 30, 2015

UTC Climate, Controls & Security announces price increase of up to 5 percent on residential and commercial HVAC equipment; more HVAC price increase news briefs.

HVAC Residential Contractor: Nov. 30, 2015

Gold Medal Service adds a second 10,000-square-foot office designed to separate its service and installation offerings.

HVAC Commercial Contractors: Nov. 30, 2015

HB McClure Co. acquires Green Mechanical LLC; Tozour Energy Systems names new GM; more HVAC commercial contractor news briefs.

HVAC Manufacturer: Nov. 30, 2015

Field Controls LLC names Edward Reynolds director of OEM sales.

HVAC Organizations: Nov. 30, 2015

MCA of Cleveland donates $5,000 to MCERF; RSES presents TruTech award; more HVAC organization news briefs.

HVAC Software: Nov. 30, 2015

Onset Computer Corp. releases white paper; ServiceTitan receives Nexstar Strategic Partner of the Year award; more HVAC software news briefs.

Franklin Electric Co. Inc.: Multistage Pump

These booster pumps are available in 3-, 5-, 9-, 15-, 20-, 30-, 45-, 65-, and 95-cubic-meter-per-hour options with a flow range up to 600 gallons per minute (gpm) and 750 feet of total dynamic head (TDH).

WaterFurnace Intl. Inc.: 30-ton WSHP

The Envision 30-Ton Water-Source Heat Pump features a modular, take-apart design. The 30-ton unit can be moved into a building in two different sections, providing a reduced weight, smaller footprint, and improved maneuverability.

DriSteem: Humidifier Sizing Tool

DriCalc sizing and selection software is designed to easily guide users through the humidifier sizing and selection process, accommodating both novices and experts.

Handheld Group: Hand-held Tablet

The Algiz RT7 tablet, which runs Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), is fully rugged, meeting U.S. military standards for protection against drops, vibrations, and extreme temperatures.

Fluke Corp.: Infrared Camera

The Fluke TiS75 Infrared Camera includes 320-by-240-pixel resolution and precise manual focusing that enables maintenance professionals to pinpoint issues with equipment and electrical systems.

A.R.E. Accessories: Truck Cap

The centerpiece of the HD Series is an interior aluminum support framework that reinforces the fiberglass cap construction by routing all roof rack and toolbox weight to the bedrail of the pickup truck, allowing a 550-pound capacity on the HD Series roof rack and 200 pounds in each toolbox.