The following products have earned special designation as the 2011 PM Products of the Year.

The U.S. Green Building Council and the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning released a landmark report Feb. 29 that describes how green buildings advance resiliency in disasters.

The conference will feature a variety of learning labs led by leading hydronics contractors.

All industry professionals are welcome to attend free of charge.

HI technical webinar participants can receive up to four professional development hour credits after completion of each live webinar.

By submitting warranty registrations on Noritz products installed between March 1 and Dec. 31, 2012, participating contractors will earn chances to win prizes in monthly and quarterly drawings.

The Nexstar Legacy Foundation is now accepting applications for management- and technician-focused scholarships through March 31 for the 2012-2013 academic year.

In 2012, up to 24 scholarships totaling more than $60,500 are targeted at students pursuing a course of study directly related to the plumbing/heating/cooling industry.

Applications are due May 15.

The seal on the cylinders -- used for soldering, brazing, cutting and welding -- can leak after torches or other fuel-consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.