MCAA member mentioned in Obama interview, TV special November 4, 2008 No Comments Presidential candidate Barack Obama talked about a Seattle member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America recently. Read More
Housing starts stay on down trend November 3, 2008 No Comments U.S. builders continued in September to reduce the number of new homes they erect, reflecting a glut of unsold properties nationwide. Read More
Emerson debuts software October 31, 2008 No Comments Emerson Climate Technologies has software that allows retailers to monitor energy usage.Read More
Early registration deadline approaching October 30, 2008 No Comments The National Association of Home Builders said room rates have been reduced for January's International Builders' Show. Read More
Industry still getting ready for refrigerant transition, says survey October 28, 2008 No Comments More contractors are ready, trained and quoting R-410A products, according to a survey from Emerson Climate Technologies. Read More
Geothermal qualifies for tax credits under new law October 20, 2008 No Comments Home and commercial building owners who install geothermal heating and cooling equipment are now eligible for federal tax credits, officials with WaterFurnace International announced. Read More
Builders group expands green program October 15, 2008 No Comments The National Association of Home Builders is expanding its "green" members.Read More
Court blocks city's move to set standards October 14, 2008 No Comments A federal district court has stopped a plan by Albuquerque, N.M., to impose its own efficiency standards for HVAC equipment. Read More
FMA report finds good news amid crisis October 13, 2008 No Comments In its most recent economic newsletter, the association identified three “silver linings” amid the financial turmoil. Read More
Groups hail bill's passage October 10, 2008 No Comments The $700 billion federal bailout of the U.S. financial industry is good news, the ACCA and NAHB said. Read More