Cooper Oates Air Conditioning (COAC), a mechanical contractor serving northern California, has announced the appointment of James Biagioni as general manager, Service Division. Biagioni will be responsible for all operational aspects of the Service Division.

CCAC Building Solutions, a leading commercial HVAC contractor, recognized Summit School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with its Award of Excellence for Commitment to Energy Conservation.

Donnelly Mechanical, a commercial HVAC and energy services contractor, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website at www.donnellymech.com. The fully responsive, mobile-friendly website can now be conveniently accessed from a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has honored the memory of Hill York’s Robert S. Lafferty Sr. by naming its Central Energy Plant — one of the largest in the United States — after him. A pioneer in the air conditioning industry, Lafferty had the vision of air conditioning South Florida’s high-rises and hotels back in the 1950s.

The Unified Group, a national organization of commercial HVAC contractors, announced Colorado Climate Maintenance (CCM) as its 2014 Member of the Year. Owners Sam and Pam De Angelis were presented with the award at The Unified Group’s Annual Meeting and Owners’ Forum held in Ojai, California.

Bardi Mechanical, a commercial HVAC service contractor based in Atlanta, has announced the opening of a coastal region office in Savannah, Georgia, to better support clients in that area and provide HVAC solutions in both Georgia and South Carolina.

Recurrent Building Intelligence LLC has announced the acquisition of ProTek HVAC, a full-service commercial HVAC and refrigeration contractor serving the Washington, District of Columbia-area, with expertise in Class A commercial properties, retail, multifamily, and BSL laboratories.