Average building size has increased within a few building types in particular, reflecting changes in consumers’ needs and wants.

Eight competitively selected projects will receive $6 million with the private sector cost sharing reaching a total investment of $12.5 million.

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ARS of Southern California acquired RighTime Home Services; more HVAC residential contractor news briefs.

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Rehau receives Plastics Pipe Institute’s Building & Construction Division Project of the Year Award; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.

The Air Movement and Control Association International names Mark Stevens executive director; more HVAC organization news briefs.

ecmarket announces its Conexiom sales order automation solution achieved SAP-certified integration with the SAP ERP application; more HVAC contractor services news briefs.