EB&L Marketing (Skaneateles, New York), an HVAC-focused marketing firm, named Molly Mahoney as partner and vice president.

Johnson Controls Inc. (Milwaukee) received Energy Star® Most Efficient 2017 designation for its Champion® Momentum™ Series gas furnaces.

The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the number of hires increased to 5.6 million in October (+232,000), and the hires rate was 3.8 percent.

HTS New England (Peabody, Massachusetts) announced an agreement with Distech Controls Inc. (Brossard, Quebec, Canada) to expand its portfolio to include building automation for HVAC systems.

Southfield Capital (Greenwich, Connecticut) acquired American Refrigeration Co. (Andover, Massachusetts).

The International Code Council (ICC) named Helga Alexander program manager of calibration laboratory accreditation for the International Accreditation Service (IAS). the construction industry.

The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the American economy added 228,000 jobs in November, 10 percent of which were added in the construction industry.

Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, Texas) was named the recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Corporate Innovator (OCI) Award, which was presented by the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA).

CoolSys™ Inc. (Brea, California) named Andy Mandell chief financial officer.

HB Global LLC, parent company of HB McClure (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) and IT Landes (Harleysville, Pennsylvania), acquired Nash Plumbing and Mechanical LLC (Wildwood, Florida).