Submissions were collected over the summer and then reviewed by a panel of third-party judges made up of distinguished ASHRAE members. Entrants are evaluated based on overall innovative design, creativity of the product or service offered, application, as well as potential market impact. ...

Many characteristics today associated with registered apprenticeships — progressive wage increases, mentorship and safety standards — are not part of the 1937 law; they have instead been included in subsequent U.S. Department of Labor regulations. These provisions and more would be codified into the new federal law, as well as expanding apprenticeship programs through authorization of $400-$800 million in new grant funding. ...

Ferguson announced the acquisition of Old Dominion Supply, Inc. (Old Dominion), a wholesale distributor of HVAC parts and supplies in Maryland and Northern Virginia, and Atlantic Construction Fabrics, Inc. (ACF), a geotextile company operating along the East coast....

Teter succeeds Joel Smith, the director of faucets product engineering at Kohler Co., as president. ...

On November 19, LIXIL celebrates World Toilet Day 2020 by marking improved access to toilets for 21 million people in over 38 countries. ...

An installer is asked to pipe up two larger commercial air handlers supplied by a dual boiler setup.  ...

The Home Depot announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HD Supply Holdings, a leading national distributor of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products in the multifamily and hospitality end markets. The acquisition is expected to position The Home Depot as a premier provider in the MRO marketplace. ...