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PMI urges EPA to preserve WaterSense program

WaterSense is slated for elimination under EPA's proposed budget

April 20, 2017

PMI has reached out to more than 50 key congressional offices during recent weeks to discuss the value of maintaining the WaterSense program.

Study: Water-efficient toilets save 170 billion gallons of water per year

Study: Water-efficient toilets could save up to 360 billion gallons of water per year

AWE, PMI research focuses on residential properties in AZ, CA, CO, GA and TX

April 20, 2017

This research produces important direction for water managers nationwide, as 40 out of 50 states anticipate water shortages in the coming years with most of these states already experiencing periodic shortages.

Service World Expo announces call for speakers

Submissions must be received by May 15

April 19, 2017

Service World Expo is the bold, new, must-attend conference, trade show, and networking event for residential contractors involved in Plumbing, HVAC or Electrical service who want to ignite growth and performance in their companies.

Dwyer Group acquires Bright & Beautiful

Deal adds more than 50 franchises, grows Dwyer Group to $1.5B in sales

April 19, 2017

Dwyer Group will now have 15 franchise brands with more than 2,800 franchisees across service brands and a record 600-plus employees throughout North America, U.K. and Germany.

NCCER names 2017 ABC Craft Instructor of the Year

April 14, 2017

NCCER is pleased to recognize Roger Thompson of New Hope, Alabama as the 2017 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Craft Instructor of the Year.

Sioux Chief celebrates 60 years serving plumbing industry

April 13, 2017

The company was founded in August 1957, by the late Martin E. Ismert Jr.

NEBB donates $10,000 to ASHRAE research

April 12, 2017

NEBB President Jim Kelleher presented the donation to Patricia Graef, PE, ASHRAE Vice President, during the closing session of the NEBB conference.

Industry supports Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund

ComfortSystems, EMCOR Group, others raise money for veterans and their families

April 11, 2017

The Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund was founded by fellow graduates and classmates at West Point and is inspired by Col. John “Johnny Mac” McHugh, who was killed in action in Afghanistan May 18, 2010.