PHNIX: Hybrid Electric Hot Water Heater

PHNIX introduces its hybrid electric hot water heater, an energy-efficient solution for residential water heating available in 50-gallon and 80-gallon capacities.

Testosterone Therapy May Be Linked to Serious Blood Clots

Risk peaks in the first 6 months of hormone treatment, but overall odds are low, study finds

Enphase, Generac Educate Consumers on Combined Solar-Backup Solutions

Enphase Energy Inc., a provider of solar energy solutions, and Generac Power Systems Inc., a manufacturer of home backup generators, have joined forces to educate homeowners and distribution partners on the benefits of solar generation and outage protection.

Exterior Elastomeric Wall Coating for Waterproofing

Lapolla Industries Inc.

It's Never Too Late to Stop Smoking

Even quitting in your 60s can add years to your life, researchers find

Smoking Raises Heart Attack Risk 8-Fold in People Under 50

At all ages, the habit boosted odds for heart trouble, but younger people fared the worst, study found

Having Trouble Hearing? Maybe It's Not Your Ears

Part of the problem for seniors might lie in the brain, research suggests

Tennis Anyone? It May Prolong Your Life

Racquet sports, swimming and aerobics tied to lower risk of early death in study

MIA+BSI Launches Natural Stone University

MIA+BSI announced the launch of the Natural Stone University, an online education tool for stone industry professionals.

Scientists Spot 'Teetotaler' Gene

Discovery might one day lead to drugs to control excessive alcohol consumption, researchers say

Insulin Prices Skyrocket, Putting Many Diabetics in a Bind

American Diabetes Association asks Congress to investigate the matter

Successful Microgrid Demonstration Uses Calmac's IceBank Energy Storage

Calmac® announced that its ice-based energy storage technology was implemented into the microgrid project at the Naval Post Graduate School's Integrated Multi-Physics Renewable Energy Laboratory (IMPREL) in Monterey, California.

Survey Finds Support for Community Buildings

It's not just traditional infrastructure that requires investment.

Current Unveils Digital Energy Management Solution

Current, powered by GE, has introduced a new digital energy management solution for commercial and industrial facilities. The new tool, which is built on Predix, GE's operating system for the industrial Internet, is already being used by national customers including McDonald's and Simon Property Group.

Roofing to Withstand the Test of Time

Despite ever-changing weather conditions, roof maintains its integrity over 25 years later

Martial Arts Can Be Hazardous to Kids

Certain practices put children at risk of serious injury, pediatricians' group warns

How to Prevent Spread of the Skin Infection Impetigo

It's a common childhood ailment, but adults can get it, too

Hitting the Slopes? Keep These Safety Tips in Mind

Snowboarders and skiers should always use properly maintained equipment and be fully rested

Winter Shoes Can Boost Bunion Pain

Foot specialists explain why closed-toe shoes make bunions ache and what women can do about it

South Carolina Building Performance Association Set to Launch in January

The South Carolina Building Performance Association (SCBPA) is a new 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association being formed to represent the companies and professionals working in South Carolina's home and building performance industry.

Service Experts Holiday Program to Benefit Toys for Tots

Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning centers throughout Florida are bringing back a program to benefit Toys for Tots. Through Dec. 15, the six centers will give a free precision tune-up (value $99) for a home's heating and cooling system in exchange for a new, unwrapped toy.

Health Tip: Coping With a Muscle Cramp

Start with some gentle stretching

Encycle Announces SwarmStat, Honeywell Total Connect Comfort Partnership

Encycle has announced its new SwarmStat™ service and its collaboration with Honeywell as a Total Connect Comfort partner. Encycle is Honeywell's first smart thermostat partner to focus exclusively on solutions for commercial and industrial customers.

2017 NEBB Annual Conference to Highlight Science of Buildings

The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) will hold its 2017 Annual Conference March 30-April 1, 2017, at Hilton Lake Buena Vista at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the conference is “The Science of Buildings: Operations, Performance and Testing.”

Consider Eye Safety When Choosing Kids' Toys

As holiday shopping season kicks off, here are tips on buying toys and sports-related items

What Is A Carpet Extractor and How Is It Used By Professionals?

One of the most popular pieces of equipment in restoration is the deep cleaning versatile carpet extractor. This piece of equipment comes in a variety of designs but the basic design involves a combination of heat pressure suction and a cleaning solution. Attacking stains odors from mold and mildew or pets and soil is

Vectorworks Introduces Enhanced Collaboration Workflows

Vectorworks 2017 software's Service Pack 2 enables high-quality PDF export experience and more.

Dexter + Chaney Introduces Spectrum Integration Hub

Dexter + Chaney, a supplier of cloud-based construction enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, has announced its new Spectrum Integration Hub. The company said the hub allows clients to integrate Spectrum software with virtually any other software program available.

2017 Economic Outlook for Cold-Formed Steel Framing

New administration's emphasis on public infrastructure promises 'trickle down' effect on private construction markets.

Fewer Americans Suffering From Dementia, Study Finds

Rates have dropped over last decade, and better education might be one reason why

Choose the Healthy Foods Options This Holiday Season

Display healthy foods and keep unhealthy ones out of sight, nutritionist advises

Lifestyle, Stress May Play Role in Heart Rhythm Disorder

Adopting healthy behaviors might lower risk of atrial fibrillation, study suggests

Poor Sleep Linked to Worsening Kidney Disease

But more shut-eye associated with better kidney function in study

Depressed Women Less Likely to Get Best Breast Cancer Care: Study

Researchers aren't sure why, but urge doctors to monitor these patients carefully

FDA Scientists Develop Mouse Model for Zika Research

Researchers hope strain of mice will help speed development of vaccines, treatments

New Technique Keeps Donor Lungs Viable Longer: Study

Strategy allows doctors more time to assess organs, transport for transplant

Heart Attacks Up in New Orleans Post-Katrina

One hospital reported 3 times more heart admissions after the 2005 storm compared to before

Are You Ready for Flu Season?

Get your flu shot now, health officials urge

Studio Four Design Wins 2016 Knox Heritage Award

Architectural firm wins Knox Heritage “Fantastic Fifteen” Award along with Jeffrey and Patricia Nash for their design work on the Patricia Nash Designs corporate headquarters in downtown Knoxville.

Aggreko Launches Remote Monitoring Mobile Application

Power generation and HVAC specialty rental company Aggreko plc has launched a mobile application in North America to support its Aggreko Remote Monitoring (ARM) tool. ARM is on most of Aggreko's fleet of generators, select oil-free air compressors, and portable cooling equipment in North America.

Health Tip: Don't Fall for Exercise Myths

Setting the record straight

Recreation Center Rebuilds After Hurricane

Construction of the new Rosenwald Recreation Center was a key component in the rebuilding of Council District B in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005

Santa Monica Approves Zero Net Energy Building Requirement

The Santa Monica City Council voted to approve an ordinance requiring all new single-family construction in the city of Santa Monica to be zero net energy (ZNE), believed to be the first ordinance of its kind.

Health Tip: Vary Your Workout Routine

Changes help keep it fresh

Gypsum Association Introduces New Brand Identity

The Gypsum Association announced a new brand identity with a refreshed logo.

Bates Smart is Design Consultant for Australian Embassy

Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs announced Australian architecture practice Bates Smart as the design consultant for the new Australian Embassy in Washington.

Source Refrigeration Appoints New President/CEO

Source Refrigeration & HVAC announced that Adam Coffey has been appointed as its new president and chief executive officer. Founder Brad Howard will remain in his position as chairman.

Stressed Childhood Might Raise Risk for High Blood Pressure Later

And second study found link to family history

Fewer American Parents Are Spanking Their Kids

More are relying on timeouts to discipline children, study shows

Dealnet Enters into Vendor Finance Agreements for Products Including HVAC

Dealnet Capital Corp. announced that it has entered into multiple vendor finance agreements with distributors and manufacturers of home improvement products in Canada, including an HVAC equipment supplier.

Thermal Insulation System

Knauf Insulation

DNA Isn't Destiny: Healthy Living Can Overcome Genes Linked to Heart Disease

Study found exercise, healthy diet could lower odds for heart attack even in those at high genetic risk

Could C-Section Birth Raise Child's Risk of Obesity?

Study suggests passage through birth canal confers protective gut bacteria to newborns

Architect Overcomes Challenges in Airport Project

Data spurs firm to specify products for critical noise abatement requirements in Calgary Airport's new terminal

Omega-3s a Recipe for Healthy Blood Pressure in Young Adults

Study found higher blood levels of fatty acids were linked with lower blood pressure

Most Elderly Smokers Don't Use Anti-Smoking Meds After Heart Attack

Some may need convincing of value of giving up the habit, one geriatrician said

Heavy Smoking May Boost Blacks' Diabetes Risk

Study found bigger threat for those with more than pack-a-day habit

Device Plus 'Aggressive' Drug Strategy May Curb Severe Heart Failure

Small study suggests real improvement for some patients, but more follow-up research is needed

Marijuana Use Tied to Rare, Temporary Heart Malfunction

Study found risk doubled among young users, but cause-and-effect not proven

Craving Salt? Your Genes May Be the Reason, Study Suggests

Inherited distaste for bitterness could make people reach for the shaker, putting heart at risk

U.S. Heart Disease Rates Fell 20 Percent Since 1980s: Study

Researchers chalk it up to better meds, prevention efforts

Statins May Boost Survival Odds After Cardiac Arrest

Those already taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs were more likely to be alive one year later, study says

Winsupply Opens Plumbing, Heating Distributor on Long Island

Winsupply Inc., one of the largest distributors in the nation, has opened Winsupply of Smithtown (N.Y.), serving contractors in the plumbing and hydronic heating industries on Long Island and in the New York City metropolitan area.

Abdominal Aneurysm Risk Drops When Smokers Quit

And the longer it is since you had a cigarette, the lower your odds of trouble, study suggests

Bluebeam Announces Release of Revu 2016.5.2

Bluebeam unlocks productivity with Microsoft Surface Studio integration.

Johnson Controls, Federal Government Sign Agreement on Cybersecurity

To improve cyber-threat information sharing and analysis, Johnson Controls, a leader in energy efficiency and building controls, announced a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Cybersecurity and Communications.

GGLO Expands Architecture Services to Los Angeles

Seattle-based architecture and design firm GGLO announced the expansion of its architecture, planning and interior design services into Los Angeles.

Health Tip: When Sleep is Interrupted

What weary parents can do

Thirty-Year-Old Roof Stays Strong

Since 1983, the roof still protects the facility from extreme weather conditions and continues to be virtually maintenance free.

Earth Networks Launches Connected Savings Energy Intelligence Platform

Earth Networks has announced the launch of its Connected Savings^SM platform to provide consumers with energy savings and comfort by delivering energy intelligence through the integration of Internet of Things (IoT)-connected smart home devices, weather data, and algorithms.

Architects Issue Statement on 2016 Election Results

The American Institute of Architects issued a statement on the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, as well as the incoming 115th Congress.

New Spine Stimulation Device Provides Pain Relief

High-frequency therapy helps block pain signals better than low-frequency treatments, study finds

E-Cigs Tied to More Frequent, Heavier Teen Tobacco Use

But vaping group contends the electronic devices lower smoking rates

ROCKFON Contributes to Education Spaces

"Education Spaces – Ceiling solutions for a better way to learn" shares new lessons in designing effective school, college and university interiors.

151 Advisors, James Brehm to Merge IoT Consulting Capabilities

151 Advisors, a strategic consulting firm specializing in mobility, Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities, security, and cloud-based technologies, and James Brehm & Associates (JB&A), an IoT market intelligence and consulting firm, have entered into a definitive agreement to merge.

eSUB and PlanGrid Partner to Integrate Mobile and Cloud Applications

eSUB Construction Software has announced a new product integration, bringing together PlanGrid's field productivity application with eSUB's project management and document control platform for collaboration and productivity in the field.

Sustainability Redefined through Resilient Communities

The discourse regarding resilient design is evolving.

Few States Have Plans for Kids Returning to Class After Concussion

Students need an appropriate return to mental work, doctors say

Follow-Up Appointments Boost Weight-Loss Surgery Success

Those who saw doctor three times after procedure had better blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels

Rise Engineering Is Recognized for Its Thermostat Recycling Efforts

Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC), along with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER), have formally recognized energy solutions provider Rise Engineering as the top mercury thermostat recycler in Rhode Island in 2015.

Sunday's Time Change Offers a Mixed Bag

Some will welcome extra hour of sleep, but others may struggle with depression during winter months

HVAC Distributor: Nov. 7, 2016

Munch's Supply LLC opened a new branch.

CertainTeed & DECRA Join Metal Roofing Alliance

The MRA announced the addition of two new manufacturer members to its organization.

What Do You Do When There Is Water In A Basement?

One of the most stressful and frustrating discoveries a homeowner can make is finding water in the basement. It is staggering how fast a disaster like a sudden pipe burst can fill a room with water. In fact itandrsquos common for homeowners to go to bed with a dry home and wake up to soaked flooring. Of course dealing with t

Flashing and Sealant

The Dow Chemical Company

New NEMA White Paper Discusses How to Reduce Energy Consumption in Buildings

 The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published a white paper that discusses new requirements that help reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings.

Water: Can It Be Too Much of a Good Thing?

Athletes and non-athletes alike may overdo it, sometimes with tragic consequences

AISI Updates Standard for Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels

S310-16 incorporates changes made in the updated N.A. Specification, AISI S100-16.

Construction Climate Challenge Funds New Research Projects

The construction industry faces many challenges connected to climate change.

Dwyer Group Announces Two Executive Promotions

The Dwyer Group Inc., one of the world's largest franchising companies of trade service brands including the Aire Serv HVAC brand, has announced two executive promotions, effective immediately.

Health Tip: Help Teens Learn to Read Food Labels

What parents can do

ARCOM Appoints Head of Product and Delivery

Twenty-year technology product veteran will oversee product and delivery at ARCOM.

ASHRAE and CIBSE Mark 40th Anniversary with New Agreement

ASHRAE and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) have signed a partnership agreement to mark the 40th anniversary of their relationship. Meeting in London, the two organizations signed an agreement to implement a range of new initiatives.

NCARB Launches ARE 5.0

The newest version of the exam required for an architecture license, ARE 5.0, launched on November 1.

Stressed-Out Mate Bad for Your Waistline

Spouse's chronic stress takes a toll on partner's health, study suggests