The U.S. Census Bureau is gearing up for the 2012 Economic Census and one of the topics it will be studying across the nation is franchising. In the meantime, HVAC contractors are left with a question, the answer to which could significantly change their businesses. “To franchise or not to franchise,” that is the question.
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) buildingSMART alliance™ announced that it has released the first-ever consensus-based standard governing building information modeling (BIM) for use in the United States.
The market for building information modeling (BIM) software and services is still emerging, but is evolving rapidly, according to a new report from Pike Research. The firm forecasts that annual worldwide revenue for BIM products and services will grow from $1.8 billion in 2012 to almost $6.5 billion in 2020.
Trane, a business of Ingersoll Rand, has announced a 2 to 6 percent price increase for various applied and unitary products. The increased prices are effective immediately for new quotations.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is seeking public input regarding the revision of an ASHRAE/IES standard addressing retrofit of existing residential and commercial buildings to achieve greater energy efficiency.
The National Air Filtration Association welcomed more than 240 members to its 31st Technical Seminar — TECH 2012. The agenda focused on research, the indoor environment, and developments with ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2.
Trane recently presented Pacesetter awards to five of its channel partners who have exceeded expectations. Pacesetter awards are given to Trane’s top performing sales channels.
SunMaxx Solar opens solar training facility; Panasonic Home & Environment Co. rebranded as Eco Products Division; Miura North America receives Business Partner award; Stride Tool announces acquisitions; Fulton Cos. receive Time to Build award; GEA Refrigeration Technologies consolidates its U.S.-based companies.