Emerson Climate Technologies announced that its Lebanon, Mo., Copeland Scroll® compressor plant recently rolled out the red carpet to St. Louis area contractors. Various Emerson Climate divisions teamed up to provide a plant tour and a full day of training for over 50 contractor attendees.

The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) has announced the names of members from the North Central U.S. region who were recently awarded Certificate Member Specialist (CMS) status this past September.

The Wathena Unified School District (USD) 406 in Wathena, Kan., is implementing $537,913 in facility enhancements designed to improve operations, comfort, and efficiency in the district’s 100,400-square-foot school facility. The Energy Solutions division of TAC will complete the work as part of a performance contract.

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) reported that the Michigan legislature passed a significant utility Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) as a part of comprehensive state energy legislation.

America is currently experiencing a shortage of skilled welders. To ensure the ongoing success of Iowa’s construction efforts, United Association Local Union 33 is striving to train more welders, more quickly - with no reduction in their skill levels - and has acquired a special mobile unit to assist in recruitment and training.

The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) announced the name of a Midwest member who was awarded RSES Certificate Member (CM) status in August 2008. He is Maurice L. Kollstedt, CM, of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter.

The Air Movement and Control Association International (AMCA) board of directors has approved a new category called “Associates.” This category would be extended to manufacturers, businesses, and companies that are involved in supplying components, products, and services to the HVACR industry.

Jim Morgan, president of Tower Mechanical of Oshkosh, Wis., recently announced the addition of three vice presidents to the company.

The construction industry is currently experiencing a skilled worker shortage, especially in the field of welding. The United Association (UA), working with the Department of the Interior/Indian Affairs, is striving to find an answer to this shortage by reaching out to the Native American workforce.

Loyola University’s Richard J. Klarchek Information Commons, one of Chicagoland’s most prominent green buildings, was designed to achieve a 50 percent reduction in energy usage as compared to conventional HVAC systems. The building has quickly proven itself to be a green success.