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NSF Releases Geothermal Heat Pump Standard

February 13, 2013

NSF International recently published the first in a series of American National Standards for geothermal piping systems — NSF/ANSI 358-1: Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings for Water-Based Ground-Source “Geothermal” Heat Pump Systems.

Plumbing & Mechanical launches new website

February 13, 2013

Plumbing & Mechanical debuted its new website — www.PMmag.com — in January.

Truck of the Month: Kevin Cohen Plumbing, Eugene, Ore.

Blueprint for success for Kevin Cohen Plumbing

Mike Miazga

February 13, 2013

As a 23-year-old, Kevin Cohen had no intention of starting his own plumbing contracting business.

Tool Tips — February 2013

February 13, 2013

Perfect sizing for pipe insulation, easier quick-to-connect fittings and sticky notes for a cleaner jobsite.

Construction hits three-year highs as jobs climb in January; spending rises in December

Ken Simonson

February 7, 2013

Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 157,000, seasonally adjusted, in January and 2,016,000 (1.5%) since January 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Feb. 1.

Viessmann offers homeowner rebate on energy-efficient heating equipment

February 4, 2013

Viessmann Mfg. Co. (U.S.) has partnered with Lifetime TV’s “Designing Spaces” to produce a segment on energy-efficient home heating.

RPA hires Mark Eatherton as technical director

February 1, 2013

The Radiant Professionals Alliance hired Mark Eatherton, a 36-year veteran of the radiant/hydronics industry, as its technical director.

NAHB unveils updated National Green Building Standard

January 30, 2013

The National Association of Home Builders introduced its new edition of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard at the 2013 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.

Get The Lead Out Plumbing Consortium conducts educational webinar

January 29, 2013

On January 16, 2013 the Get The Lead Out Plumbing Consortium launched its industry-wide training initiative with a free webinar attended by more than 300 industry professionals.

MCAA selects “Final Four” in student chapter competition

Finalists will compete on stage during MCAA’s 2013 convention.

January 29, 2013

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America Inc. (MCAA) announces the four finalist teams that will make oral presentations of their written bid proposals during the next phase of the 2012-2013 Student Chapter Competition.