Seeking to draw on the creativity and technical expertise of the American public, citizens can now submit their ideas to six open calls for innovation with the chance to partner with a DOE national laboratory and a leading private sector partner.

The 2016 conference featured the inaugural Teachers-N-Trainers (TnT) competition, which allowed participants to showcase their skills by completing a series of time-based tasks that were arranged in elimination stages.

For the construction industry and affected Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) contractors, potential silica exposures are found in tasks that include drilling and cutting concrete and stone. 

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Emcor Group Inc. acquired Newcomb and Co.; more HVAC commercial contractor news briefs.

Glasfloss Industries is celebrating its 80^th anniversary; Uponor Inc. names new director of sustainability and corporate responsibility; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs

Sid Harvey Industries Inc. named Bob Moody national director of sales and marketing.

Thermal Resource Sales Inc. will represent LG Electronics USA Inc.’s commercial air conditioning business in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

AMCA is seeking technical committee members for the revision of AMCA Standard 220; BPI honors home-performance contractor; more HVAC organization news briefs.