WASHINGTON, DC — Total privately-owned housing starts in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,843,000 units, a 13.3% jump from the revised August estimate of 1,627,000 and

PROVIDENCE, RI — According to the American Supply Association (ASA), ISH NA 2002 will be broadcast over the Internet. Segments of the trade show will be videotaped and webcast via

BIG RAPIDS, MI — Beginning in January 2003, students who want to go beyond an associate degree will be able to earn a B.S. degree in HVACR Engineering Technology from

PISCATAWAY, NJ — American Standard Companies Inc. has announced record third-quarter earnings of $1.55 per diluted share, up 26%, on record third-quarter sales of $2.07 billion that were up 10%

BERLINE, CT — According to Yankee Gas, following last year’s record winter warmth and lower energy prices, consumers can expect to pay higher energy prices across the board this heating

WASHINGTON, DC — After participating in a multi-year effort to produce a single set of national model building codes aimed at ensuring public health and safety while preserving housing affordability,

QUINCY, MA — The Colorado Division of Fire Safety has adopted the most recent edition of NFPA 1, “Fire Prevention Code.” Adopted in 16 states, NFPA 1 is designed to

HOUSTON, TX — Seven people who were arrested in the Houston-area in connection with the state's largest known scheme to defraud insurance companies by intentionally flooding homes and filing bogus

ARLINGTON, VA — The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has launched an expanded, enhanced website for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contracting industry at www.acca.org. The site,

HOUSTON, TX — Encompass Services Corporation announced today that it is proposing a financial restructuring plan designed to strengthen the company’s financial condition. The company will solicit approval of its