F.E. Moran is working with the Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago (MCA Chicago) to encourage college students to pursue careers in the construction and mechanical engineering fields.

Kenneth “Kenny” Bernhard, CEO of Bernhard Mechanical, announced that he will retire at the end of the year. Bernhard will continue to serve as a board member and shareholder of Bernhard LLC and as a consultant to Bernhard Mechanical through 2019 when the company will celebrate its 100 year anniversary.

Murphy Co., a mechanical contractor with corporate offices in Denver and St. Louis, has for the third time been recognized and awarded for its energy efficiency contributions and corporate citizenship by energy partner Xcel Energy.

ABM Industries Inc. announced that Mechanical Systems Co. LLC has signed a franchise agreement to join its Linc Service franchise network. Mechanical Systems Co. is a leading provider of mechanical contracting services in Memphis, Tennessee.

Harris Companies, a leading national mechanical contractor with several locations across the country, has announced the appointment of Michel Michno as the company’s new president of construction. Michno has more than 30 years of construction industry experience.

Energy Services of America, parent company of Nitro Electric Co. (dba Nitro Mechanical), announced the receipt of a letter of intent to proceed with work on the Charleston Civic Center renovation project in Charleston, West Virginia.

Modern Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, has been acquired by MSHC Inc., dba Service Logic, headquartered in Denver. Modern provides HVAC mechanical services for commercial, industrial, medical, retail, office, education, and government buildings.