The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA SB 20-2015, Guide to Understanding Smoke Control Systems. This is a new standard that was developed by the NEMA Fire, Life Safety, Security, and Emergency Communications Section.

ACCA announced it has received approval for Ohio Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for its in-person residential and commercial Design for Quality Installation Courses. Participants can earn 24 CEUs for successfully completing each course.

New chapters on smart building systems and moisture management in buildings are included in the 2015 ASHRAE Handbook—HVAC Applications. The newly published HVAC Applications volume is comprised of more than 60 chapters covering a wide range of facilities and topics.

Bonney Plumbing, Heating, Air and Rooter Service has announced the hiring of Laurie Johnson as its new chief executive officer. Johnson is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience in management, operations, and fiduciary oversight.

ASHRAE has installed a piece of refrigeration history at its headquarters in Atlanta with the display of the first successful electric household refrigerator manufactured 100 years ago.

Construction activities are expected to grow at 5 percent in 2015, levelling off from the previous forecast of 8 percent in Q1 2015, according to the Q2 Construction Outlook released by FMI Corp.

The U.S. temperature sensors market is forecast to increase to a value of $1.65 billion by 2018, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.91 percent over the period of 2014 to 2020, according to new report from Research and Markets.

Quality Uptime Services announced it has been awarded a comprehensive managed maintenance agreement by Telx for all critical power and environmental equipment across Telx data centers nationwide. Quality Uptime will maintain all critical power equipment and provide managed maintenance services for all HVAC units.

Following the success of its Therm-App™ thermal imaging camera for Android phones, Opgal has announced two new models. The new Therm-App TH allows professionals to take accurate temperature measurements captured on high-resolution thermographic photos and videos and transmit them via email, messaging, or file sharing platforms.

Distribution International Inc. (DI) announced the acquisition of Insulation Fabricators Inc. (IFI), a leading fabricator and distributor of thermal and acoustical insulation products. Headquartered near Chicago in Hammond, Indiana, IFI expands DI’s Midwestern footprint with additional locations in Ohio and West Virginia.