A new study by the World Business Council for
Sustainable Development (WBCSD) finds that key players in real estate and
construction misjudge the costs and benefits of “green” buildings, creating a
major barrier to more energy efficiency in the building sector.
The American Supply Association and the
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association announced that Rick
Franklin from Plumbers Supply of St. Louis is the winner of the Network ’07
Early Bird Registration contest.
The metropolitan area encompassing
Indianapolis-Carmel, Ind., has retained the title of most affordable major U.S.
housing market for an eighth consecutive time.
Uponor’s new Advanced Design Suite™ (ADS)
software calculates heat loss and guides the system designer through every step
of radiant floor heating (RFH) system design.
The North Central Wholesalers Association (NCWA)
will host a golf outing and MAD reunion dinner meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at
Plum Hollow Country Club, Southfield, MI, for members and guests.
Uponor North America recently announced that
Gregory J. Lawler has joined the company as vice president of supply chain and
as a member of the Senior Management Committee.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the Robert
Bosch Tool Corp. has voluntarily recalled its Skil® brand of circular saws due
to some operating risks.