Bath and spa products manufacturer Jacuzzi Group Worldwide recently announced it has expanded its product portfolio to include a new collection of energy-efficient tankless water heaters, powered by natural gas or propane.

The value of new construction starts fell 2%, seasonally adjusted, in January, McGraw-Hill Construction reported Feb. 21, based on data it collected.

GROHE Americas regional headquarters will now be based in New York City.

The U.S. Department of Transportations recent rule restricting the use of handheld cell phones while operating a commercial motor vehicle applies to all drivers operating a cargo tank or transport vehicle and to a subgroup of CMVs that may include service technician vehicles.

PHCC and WaterSense are promoting ways to identify and repair dripping faucets, running toilets and leaky showerheads. In most cases, fixture replacement parts pay for themselves quickly. 

The PPI for inputs to construction industries rose 0.4% for the month and 4.5% over 12 months. Although higher than the finished goods PPI, the 12-month increase was the mildest for construction materials since the year ending in September 2010.

The school’s Large Chilled Water Design Seminar and Modern Hydronic System Design Basic Seminar are the pump industry’s first courses to be approved by GBCI to provide credit toward the credential maintenance requirements of the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP certifications.

If you’re not ready to hire a general manager now, you'll learn valuable operational best practices that will propel your company today.

While overall housing market conditions continue to create a drag on remodeling growth, the growing trend among home owners to remain in their homes and remodel has provided a boost to the remodeling market.

Research shows that a typical modular home is built more quickly when home buyers make timely decisions.