Gustave A. Larson Co. awarded its top supplier sales personnel in 2012 at a recent dinner. The criteria used to evaluate performance included quality of sales call, product knowledge, communication skills, and accountability.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched its Buildings Performance Database, a free, publicly available database of residential and commercial building energy performance information.
The Unified Group hosted a financial forum in Denver, with attendees sharing the challenges they’ve faced in 2013, while discussing how to manage burden, find more time to keep up with IT and technology changes, continue the battle with software providers, and achieve a culture of excellence.
Karen Madonia, chief financial officer of Illco Inc., Aurora Ill., recently spoke at a Capitol Hill press conference to announce the introduction of legislation to repeal the estate tax.
A new book from ASHRAE, “District Cooling Guide,” provides design guidance for all major aspects of district cooling systems, including guidance on central chiller plants, chilled-water distribution systems, and consumer interconnection.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is seeking nominations for its Contractors of the Year awards. Applications for the program will be accepted until Sept. 30.
Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced the group will be recognized by the state of Florida to provide a building energy-efficiency rating system in the state.