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.
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.
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
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.
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