Design-Build Institute of America Establishes Owner Hotline
The Design-Build Institute of America recently established a hotline for public agencies and private owners using or considering design-build, an approach to project delivery combining design and construction services under one contract with a single point of responsibility.
Trane Celebrates 100 Years at 2013 AHR Expo
Trane made a triumphant return to the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) in 2013, celebrating its 100-year anniversary with one of the largest, most talked about, and most visited booths at the event, held Jan. 28-30 in Dallas.
Free ASHRAE Session at 2013 AHR Expo to Focus on Acoustics
As part of its 2013 Winter Conference, ASHRAE will offer a free session, “Basics of HVAC Noise Control,” at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Room C147 of the Dallas Convention Center.
Danfoss Acquires Full Ownership of Danfoss Turbocor
Danfoss, manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and motion systems, recently announced it had acquired full ownership of the joint-venture company Danfoss Turbocor Inc., in which it had had a 50-percent owner’s share since 2004.
Green-Building Consultant Makes Predictions for 2013
2013 should be a good year for the green-building industry, green-building and sustainability consultant Jerry Yudelson said in releasing his annual list of top 10 “megatrends” for the green-building industry.
ONICON Acquired by Harbour Group
ONICON Inc., the Clearwater, Fla.-based designer and manufacturer of energy-measurement systems and flow-metering devices, recently was acquired by Harbour Group, a privately owned operating company based in St. Louis.
2013 AHR Expo Innovation Award Recipients Announced
International Exposition Co., producer and manager of the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), recently announced the recipients of 2013 AHR Expo Innovation Awards.
Taco Assisting Contractors Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Taco Inc., the Cranston, R.I.-based developer and manufacturer of plumbing and hydronic-based heating and cooling equipment and accessories, has established a group to assist contractors in New York and New Jersey affected by Hurricane Sandy.