The
legislation reduces the lead standard for pipes, pipe fittings and plumbing fittings from
as much as 8.0 percent to 0.25 percent across the nation, and provides
for a 36-month implementation period.
President Obama recently
signed into law the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010, which
will promote best practices, including water efficiency.
A year-end business
conditions survey by the North Central Wholesalers Association (NCWA) reveals that
positive sales continued for the year for distributors in the region.
According to the Fourth Quarter U.S.
Construction Briefing by IHS Global Insight’s Construction Service, U.S. construction spending will be
flat in 2011, pushed higher by positive second half gains in the residential
and commercial sectors.
ECR International has appointed Ronald J.
Passafaro as chief operating officer and board member. He will also become President/CEO after
completion of a management transition which will include Mike
Paparone’s separation from the company.
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