Articles Tagged with ''construction and HVAC''

WinWholesale Inc. announced that its new 200,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Middletown, Conn., is open for business to serve its locations primarily in the Northeast after 12 months of construction.

Contractors who work in this market must be especially careful to keep up to date on changing requirements if they are to successfully navigate the complex system of regulatory compliance.

The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) is conducting its annual public review of proposed changes to the 2010 National Model Construction Codes until Dec. 13, 2013 on the National Codes website.

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has joined with 10 other trade associations to create the Construction Industry Safety Coalition in response to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed rule on silica for the construction industry.

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a jump of more than a full point last month, indicating acceleration in the growth of design activity nationally. A leading economic indicator of construction activity, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported that the July ABI score was 52.7, up from a mark of 51.6 in June.

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained positive again in June after the first decline in 10 months in April. A leading economic indicator of construction activity, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the June ABI score was 51.6.

Burns Mechanical, a leading mechanical contractor serving the greater Philadelphia area, has announced the appointment of Dan Kerr as president. Kerr will report to former interim president Rick Perosa, vice president of PPL Energy Services Holdings. Burns Mechanical is a subsidiary of PPL.

ASHRAE announced that, with the use of underfloor air distribution (UFAD) systems increasing in commercial and institutional buildings in North America, it has published a new comprehensive UFAD guide.