David Johnson will draw on more than 30 years of facilities management, real estate services, and technology leadership experience to bring fresh insights to XOi’s business strategies.
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Serving more than 50,000 homeowners per year, Goettl Air Conditioning is primed to continue its rapid expansion. Goettl was recently named to the 2018 Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the United States.
Increasing threat of the effects of air pollution, leading to several skin allergies and chronic diseases, and a growing need to eliminate airborne particles and germs in commercial spaces and homes are the key drivers of the global smart air purifiers market.
During this process, the company’s website states that it would coordinate with customers, suppliers, and employees to provide an orderly end to production. The company did not respond to requests for additional information, but the closure is expected to result in the loss of 470 jobs.
Last year, more than 22 percent of all new homes received a HERS rating through RESNET's standards. Pearl has established its certification on the East Coast and in California, and recently expanded into Wisconsin, Michigan, and Arizona markets. By increasing the quantity and accessibility of information about efficient homes, the partnership will increase consumer interest in home certification, creating new opportunities for both organizations.
The United States and more than half of the states (27) posted their lowest July construction unemployment rate on record. It is also the first time since August 2017 that all 50 states had a construction unemployment rate under 10 percent.
Ferguson recognizes its customers are currently facing unprecedented challenges with the shortage of skill trade professionals and the need for construction productivity. Ferguson Ventures was created to help discover, invest in, and partner with companies and start-ups to accelerate the use of emerging technologies to help solve these industry problems.
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