While the concept of ZEBs is generally accepted in the building industry, no common definition exists. This creates a challenge in trying to incentivize such buildings and in developing common design strategies.

The PHCC Educational Foundation is partnering with PHCC chapters around the nation to bring the Creating Super Foremen workshop to additional areas. 

The FAR Council will allow public comments on the proposed rule for 60 days. A final rule will be published and implemented after public comments have been reviewed.

With the recent devastation from massive flooding in Texas, Oklahoma, and other areas of the country, ACCA is urging contractors to prepare now for the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30. 

Coolray Heating and Cooling Inc. acquires Metro Mechanical Inc.; more HVAC residential contractor news briefs.

The new facility, which is pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification, is expected to be complete at the end of 2015 and will provide more than 100 jobs to the local area over the next few years.

HB McClure Co. acquires Kohl Brothers Inc.; DeBra-Kuempel apprentices win Ohio and Kentucky HVAC apprenticeship contests; more HVAC commercial contractor news briefs.

Through this agreement, Trane will now use the Telkonet EcoSmart™ platform to offer the hotel and hospitality industry additional HVAC and comfort system options that benefit hotel guests. 

LG Electronics receives recognition from EPA; Lochinvar LLC named bronze winner in 35th Annual Telly Awards; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.

The “home inside a building” will serve as a working laboratory, enabling faster testing of the company’s future innovations in comfort, energy savings, and connected-home concepts.