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MAUI, Hawaii -- Matthew Smith realized he was in a fix. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In 2003, the owner of Stockton, Calif.-based Smith Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. was at a project, [...]

Remember the scene in the 'The Graduate' when a businessman takes Dustin Hoffman aside for some career advice and declares, 'I just want to say one word to you ... [...]

The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers is looking for authors to present white papers at its 2019 winter conference. The event is scheduled for Jan 12-16 in [...]

ASHRAE is currently reviewing white papers for its 2018 winter conference, which takes place Jan. 20-24 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The society said papers are [...]

Although the event almost a year away, ASHRAE is already looking for submissions for its 2014 annual conference. Most of the topics for the 2014 event, which will take place [...]

Lynxspring has published a new white paper on the subject of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and controls. The study was written by a Lynxspring business partner, Mark Hauenstein [...]

The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers is looking for white papers for its Jan. 23-27, 2016, winter conference in Orlando, Fla. Conference Chairwoman Jennifer Leach says next [...]

'Collaboration, Integrated Information and the Project Lifecycle in Building Design, Construction and Operation' is one of the latest white papers from the Construction Users Roundtable. There are currently three white [...]

ASHRAE is seeking authors to submit papers for an HVAC conference covering marine issues. Scheduled for May 22-24 in Athens, Greece, the International Conference on Energy and Environment in Ships [...]

'Annual Energy Efficiency Ratio: A Better Measure of Refrigeration System Performance,' is the latest white paper from Emerson Climate Technologies. Emerson says the paper is part of the company's ongoing [...]

Onset Computer Corp., maker of the Hobo data logger, has released a new white paper called 'Data Logger Essentials for Building Commissioning.' The white paper aims to provide building owners, [...]

A new white paper from Onset called 'Using Data Loggers to Meet LEED Existing Building Certification Credits' has been published to provide information on how data loggers can help in [...]

The Metal Construction Association has issued a white paper on the use of preservative treated limber with metal roofing and wall products. Titled 'Metal Roof and Wall Panel Components in [...]

Emerson Climate Technologies has published a white paper, 'Refrigerants for Residential and Commercial Air Conditioning Applications,' which addresses the increasing regulations affecting refrigerants used in various applications and to help [...]

Emerson Climate Technologies has published a white paper addressing the need for incentives for energy-efficient refrigeration scroll compressors. 'The Demand for Energy-Saving Incentives for High Efficiency Scroll Compressors in Walk-In [...]

Clima 2007, scheduled for June 10-14, 2007, in Helsinki, Finland, is looking for papers focusing on creating well-being indoors in an environmental, sustainable manner. The conference is organized by the [...]

'Refrigerants for Residential and Commercial Air Conditioning Applications' addresses the increasing regulations affecting refrigerants used in various applications. The Emerson publication aims to guide the industry through the 2010 elimination [...]

The 'ASA Subcontractor Bid Proposal' from the American Subcontractors Association is a two-page document intended to help subcontractors define the scope of work, price and conditions of a bid. The [...]

SMACNA, the HVAC contractors association, has been writing HVAC and sheet metal standards for decades. Thanks to the Internet, engineers--with the help of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader--can obtain a [...]

DUBUQUE, Iowa -- DuctSox fabric duct has been listed as a GreenSpec product by BuildingGreen.com, an environmentally oriented Web site that assists architects, engineers and construction firms with the specification [...]

Ac-Be Access Doors Air Handling Systems Aire Technologies Inc. * Alan Manufacturing Inc. The Bilco Co. Biltwel Duct Cleaning Equipment Inc. C & S Air Products, Div. of PCI Industries [...]

The following is a paid directory of distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers representatives, listed by state. To have your company included in this list, please call Sally Fraser at 248-244-6240. We [...]

T.S. Elliot wrote that April is the cruelest month, but that didn't account for flu season. Winter, with its harsh weather that forces millions of people indoors for long periods, [...]

Rockland, Mass.-based Venture Tape Corp. has been purchased by 3M Corp., the manufacturer of Scotch tape, Post-it notes and numerous other consumer and commercial products. The sale was final Oct. [...]

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Intertape Polymer Group has reorganized its construction and HVAC units into a new commercial segment. The company created a consumer business unit consisting of retail, hardware, paint, [...]

Venture Tape Corp. has purchased Compac Corp.'s pressure-sensitive adhesive tape assets from Lamtec Corp. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. All Compac PSA tape products, which are used for [...]

N.B. Handy named Fabral as its Vendor of the Year during the company's seventh annual vendor performance event May 22-23 in Lynchburg, Va. The event honored N.B. Handy's 'preferred vendors' [...]

These new 125WT cast iron double-door check valves are available in sizes ranging from 2 inches to 10 inches. The valves prevent severe water hammer from the backflow of a [...]

Jason Matijasich has been named a sales engineer for Strippit Inc., Akron, N.Y., a manufacturer of metalforming equipment, including turret punch presses, laser cutting machines, press brakes, shears, and CAD/CAM [...]

NEWARK, N.J. -- During the past decade, passenger growth at Newark International Airport has risen more than 60%, to nearly 34 million passengers. In response, the Port Authority of New [...]

The article provides information on several information resources related to the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry. The Right-Suite Universal HVAC design and sales software from Wrightsoft offers capabilities to design residential and commercial buildings. The DVD video and Windows software from Luxaire is designed as a training tool for air-conditioning systems. A white paper called "Data Logger Essentials for Building Commissioning" from Onset Computer Corp. offers advice on using data loggers to analyze building performance.

The article presents reprints of the articles "Etta Carter of SNIPS passes on," Editor's Page which appeared in the May 1970 issue of "SNIPS," and "AHR excellent: Attendees, exhibitors and organizers pleased with Florida show," by James J. Siegel and Michael McConnell which appeared in the May 2005 issue of "SNIPS." An obituary for Etta Carter, co-founder and associate editor of "SNIPS" is presented.

The article offers information on the Energy Modeling Conference themed "Making the Difference with Modeling: From Concept to Facility Management" to be held by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) in Atlanta, Georgia from September 30 to October 2, 2015.

The article reports on the certification of roofing products made by Drexel Metals Corp. of Ivyland, Pennsylvania, approved by the Metal Construction Association (MCA). The certified Drexel Metal products are listed. According to MCA officials, the certification aimed to promote greater use of appropriate metal roofing products by certifying products that conform with designated quality products. James Bush, chairman of the MCA certification committee, offered a statement about the program.

The article reports that the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers is seeking papers to be presented during its 2015 annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia from June 27 to July 1, 2015 which will target heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning design.

The article offers information on the Air Conditioning Contractors of America convention with them "the business solutions conference for indoor environment contractors" to be held at the Gaylord Texan resort in Grapevine, Texas from March 16-19, 2015.

The article announces the launch of the new Web site of Ricardo Gonzalez, an expert on Hispanic business trends and magazine columnist at www.gonzalezreport.com. According to the article, the Web site is aimed at those people who run businesses with a large Latino customer or employee base and offers news, reports and research.

The article reports on the new member benefit of Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) that allows access to more than 90 subject areas offered at www.Safety.BLR.com. According to the article, the users can search the database site of 3.5 million material safety data sheets to download and the database enables managers to ask a question and receive the answer from an expert source within one business day.

The article announces the four new online tutorials to the library of National Coil Coating Association (NCAA). According to the article, the new tutorial topics include "Many Industries Benefit From Prepaint," "Specialized Coatings," and "Energy & Environmental Benefits of Prepaint." The article also mentions that in addition to the online videos, NCAA offers other online learning resources including case studies, tool kits, and technical bulletins.

The article introduces the new Web site of restaurant ventilation systems supplier Accurex at www.accurex-systems.com. According to the article, the Web site features the Accurex line of energy-efficient ventilation products as well as the wide range of services from schematic design stage through installation. The article mentioned that Accurex aims to meet the needs of design engineers, contractors, food service contractors, and food service construction projects.

The article announces that Johnson Controls celebrated the one-year anniversary of its acquisition of York International Corp. It held a One Year Later event on January 29, 2007 at the AHR Expo in Dallas, Texas. The event was to highlight accomplishments that have led a positive impact on the heating and ventilation industry. The December 2005 acquisition of York has increased the revenues of Johnson Controls' global building efficiency business from $6 billion to $12 billion.

The article announces the decision of American Standard Cos. to approve a plan to separate its three businesses in 2007. Upon completion of the plan, the company will focus on Trane, its global air conditioning systems and services business. American Standards plans to spin off its global vehicle control systems business, to be known as Wabco. It plans to implement the spinoff through a tax-free stock dividend of all Wabco common stock to American Standar's stockholders.