California’s Zeal for Green Building Codes Could Become Contagious

www.greenlodgingnews.com | Aug 15, 2008

California has been a hub for green hotel activity for quite some time. Two of the first U.S. hotels to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification are located there—The Orchard Garden Hotel in San Francisco and the Gaia Napa Valley Hotel and Spa in American Canyon.

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Home Owners Gain Peace of Mind, Help the Environment With Home Warranty of America's Green Plus Option

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Industry's First Environmentally Friendly Coverage Option Leverages Energy Star Program; Customers Save Money with High-Efficiency Products BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Aug.

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Portability gives welders an assist

www.plantengineering.com | Aug 12, 2008

Welding repairs that can’t be brought to the welder can present big challenges, not the least of which is hauling equipment to the job. Tri-City Mechanical in Chandler, AZ, found a better way when a welding job has to be completed on the production floor.

http://www.plantengineering.com/article/CA6586886.html

Flushometers are solar-powered and sensor-operated.

news.thomasnet.com | Aug 8, 2008

Sloan SOLIS Models Are the Industrys First Solar-Powered, Sensor-Operated Flushometers, Sloan Valve Company

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Swimming Pool Plumbing Systems

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The definitive resource for construction professionals looking for Swimming Pool Plumbing Systems (MF04 division 22 51 00) - downloadable specs, CAD and SmartBIM objects together with a directory of manufacturers, distributors and product reps

http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/smartbuildingindex/swimming-pool-plumbing-systems/

HVAC Engineering, Inc.

The firm provides mechanical engineering for a variety of clients including public agencies, military, healthcare, commercial, residential and institutional facilities in both new construction and renovation.

http://www.hvaceng.com/

BACKFLOW PREVENTION - Zibb.com

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NOTICE TYPE: Combine Solicitation DATE POSTED: 15-AUG-08 AGENCY: Department of the Army OFFICE ADDRESS: BRADLEY ANG BASE100 NICHOLSON ROAD, EAST GRANBY, CT 06026-9309 SUBJECT: Backflow Prevention CLASSIFICATION CODE: 45 - Plumbing, heating, & sanitation equipment SOLICITATION NUMBER:

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Sloan Valve Co. Honored

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Sloan Valve Co. has received the CFQI (Customer Focused Quality) Award from W.W. Grainer Inc.

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