Contractor articles from November 2003

Contractor archives from November 2003

ISH product displays grab visitors' attention.
November 1, 2003... LAS VEGAS -- Some shows are purely residential while others are more commercial. Some shows have mostly plumbing, while others more heating and cooling. ISH North America, however, attempts to combine all these elements into one show. ...

Goodyear stops short in Entran settlement.
November 1, 2003... TRENTON, N.J. -- The long legal battle between Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Heatway over Entran II hydronic radiant tubing is not over yet. A U.S. District Court judge in New Jersey has certified a national class and conditionally...

Sprinkler ordinance gains momentum.
November 1, 2003... CHICAGO -- After years of lip service, Chicago might get an ordinance requiring fire sprinkler retrofitting in existing high-rise buildings. The deaths Oct. 17 of six county workers in a locked stairwell in a fire at the Cook County...

AMPAM files for Chapter 11.(Industry News)(American Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.)
November 1, 2003... ROUND ROCK, TEXAS -- American Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. announced in mid-October that it filed petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and the company intends to implement a restructuring plan. AMPAM was listed as the...

PHCC celebrates youth in Las Vegas.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR LAS VEGAS -- Nearly a thousand members and associates of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association joined in the "Celebration of Youth" part of the PHCC convention's opening ceremonies here. More...

John Ward dies, led PHCC in 1987-88.(Industry News)(Obituary)(Biography)
November 1, 2003... RALEIGH, N.C. -- John Ward, past national president in 1987-88 of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association, died Oct. 18 after a battle with cancer. He was 83 years old. Ward served in World War II and graduated from...

Contractors want to keep old confined space rule.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- Contractor associations are telling the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to apply the general industry confined space rule to construction. OSHA is proposing a new confined space rule just for construction that...

'Suite selling' can be sweet selling, if customer is focus.(Industry News)(Industry Overview)
November 1, 2003... WITH THE WEAK economy and difficulty of acquiring new customers, many mechanical contractors are looking to expand the scope of services offered to their existing customers. This strategy is known as "suite selling," "total market...

Contractors fight accounting rule change.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- The accountants have gotten contractors all riled up. The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently proposed adding an accounting standard, FAS 150, that will affect the net worth of non-public, non-SEC-registered companies,...

The Massachusetts Oilheat Council has helped block efforts by KeySpan to fund a multimillion-dollar marketing program that gives away free gas heating systems in order to convert thousands of homes in Massachusetts from oil.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Massachusetts Oilheat Council has helped block efforts by KeySpan to fund a multimillion-dollar marketing program that gives away free gas heating systems in order to convert thousands of homes in Massachusetts from oil. On Oct. 31, one day...

The 14th Annual Construction Safety Conference and Expo.
November 1, 2003... The 14th Annual Construction Safety Conference and Expo will be held Feb. 10-12, 2004, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. The conference is the nation's largest construction-specific safety conference. More than 70...

IAPMO Standards Council.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... In accordance with the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code/Uniform Mechanical Code change cycle, the IAPMO Standards Council has issued a "call for proposals," which began Oct. 13 and runs through 5 p.m. PST Feb. 1, 2004. Anyone interested in submitting...

The IAPMO Group, together with the World Plumbing Council, will host a two-day international symposium exploring the relationship of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome to plumbing system design.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The IAPMO Group, together with the World Plumbing Council, will host a two-day international symposium exploring the relationship of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome to plumbing system design. The International SARS Symposium will be held Feb,...

After getting recognized this year by the federal government, Hercules Chemical Co.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... After getting recognized this year by the federal government, Hercules Chemical Co. was named by the Passaic Urban Enterprise Zone Development Corp. as the 2003 Large Business of the Year. During an awards ceremony at Garden State Honda on...

ISH needs the majors, a Saturday: exhibitors.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... LAS VEGAS -- The second edition of the ISH North America Show was a success, its organizers said, with total registration for the show of 11,842 attendees from 47 countries. The show included 530 exhibiting companies from 16 countries. The...

Al Corwin of Grohe, pitcher for 1951 N.Y. Giants, dies.(Industry News)(Brief Article)(Obituary)(Biography)
November 1, 2003... BLOOMINGDALE, ILL. -- Al Corwin, former president of Grohe and a pitcher on the 1951 pennant-winning New York Giants, died Oct. 23 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Pat, their two children and their grandchildren. ...

National sales manager at Fluidmaster, Doyle Zuck, dies.(Industry News)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
November 1, 2003... SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIF. -- Doyle Zuck, 43, national sales manager at Fluidmaster, died Oct. 16. A hardware industry veteran of 21 years, Zuck began his career at Fluidmaster in 1982. "Doyle contributed to Fluidmaster's success over the...

A checklist for operating your business.(Schmitt On Management)
November 1, 2003... THE AIRLINE COCKPIT crew always has a checklist to recite. The checklist really does make flying safer. Consider this CONTRACTOR magazine column as a checklist for you to give to anyone you know who intends to go into the contracting business....

Are programmable thermostats too complicated?(Schmitt On Management)
November 1, 2003... PALO ALTO, CALIF. -- The growing consumer perception that programmable thermostats are complex and problematic is hampering their adoption by consumers, a consulting firm reported recently. Meeting the need for a user-friendly interface gives...

PEX is next generation of piping systems.(Forum)
November 1, 2003... CROSS-LINKED polyethylene, commonly referred to as PEX, is being used in a variety of plumbing and heating applications throughout North America. While the product seems relatively new, PEX piping has actually been around for many years. ...

Are plumbing codes just California dreaming?(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... VIA E-MAIL -- Nutty building codes, excuse me, sir. I am a native, and what is going on here in California is that a bunch of wood butchers are trying to take over the plumbing industry in the West ("California building code fight starts,"...

Story insults small businesses.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... VIA E-MAIL -- I'd like to take a moment out of my very busy "small business" day to state that Bob Miodonski is an ass! How dare he make published comments that imply that "small businesses" are havens for drug and alcohol abusers ("Drug...

Let Bears play on cold dirt.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- The article on Soldier Field in your September issue ("Ready for Bears," pg. 41) should have been called: "Mechanical systems run amok in Chicago!" This was probably the most irritating article I've read in this magazine all...

Craig's columns stay focused.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... VIA E-MAIL -- I've recently had the dual pleasure of reading H. Kent Craig's columns in CONTRACTOR and meeting him personally. As his editors, you may appreciate some feedback regarding his articles. Three observations: His content is...

'Crown venting' may be illegal.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... VIA E-MAIL -- I want to thank you for publishing Dave Yates' informative article on solving septic odor problems ("House traps solve septic odor problems," September, pg. 50). On the drawing of the house trap with the mushroom vent, could the...

PMs need their own group.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... CLEVELAND -- My staff and I really enjoy H. Kent Craig's columns. His knowledge and experience are very helpful. Of all the trade magazines I read, his articles in CONTRACTOR are the only ones that address project management issues. Does...

Recruiting requires group effort.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... UNION, N.J. -- I enjoy your magazine immensely. As a plumbing instructor at a vocational school, I am looking forward to reading the article on recruitment ("Industry starts major recruiting campaign," October, pg. 5). It definitely needs to be...

Fortune favors the fleet: thanks to advances in technology, fleet management is becoming a more integrated part of business operations.(Fleet Management)(Industry Overview)
November 1, 2003... First there was a guy, his truck, his phone and his customers. And for a while that worked just fine. Then there was having a person to answer the phone, and the guys in the trucks stopping to call in from the field. Which eventually led to...

Performing a 'DHW-ectomy' in a retrofit. (domestic hot water system, retrofitted multifamily housing project).(Eatherton On Hydronics)
November 1, 2003... ONE OF THE BIGGER challenges in replacing the domestic hot water system on a multifamily housing project is maintaining service to the users while installing the new system. In the case of the older apartment complex that we started to discuss...

What can go wrong? A builder's perspective.(Hydronic Systems)(Column)
November 1, 2003... IN MY PART of the country, the Front Range area of Colorado, hydronic radiant floor heating is enjoying a huge surge in popularity, especially in the custom-home market. As a residential building contractor specializing in fine new homes and...

Energy-efficient builders cited. (Energy Star 2003 New Millenium Builder Awards).(Hydronic Systems)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... DENVER -- Six Colorado home builders were honored Oct. 7 with the Energy Star 2003 New Millennium Builder Awards for their commitment to energy-efficient homes. E-Star Colorado, a statewide nonprofit that promotes energy efficiency in...

You can set up a wireless network.(Feldmans On Computers)
November 1, 2003... DATA NETWORKING, e-mail sharing and surfing the Web, all from any computer in the office and without cables? The time and price are right. For small offices and home offices, wireless local area networking (WLAN) based on Wi-Fi (802.11 format)...

Schedules of values: more valuable than ever.(McGreevy On Law)
November 1, 2003... ANY CONTRACTOR who does commercial or complex residential work has had to either prepare or give input for a schedule of values. As used in many standard form contracts (such as the AIA series of documents), the primary purpose of preparing a...

Now that you have a track record, what's next?(Craig On Project Management)
November 1, 2003... AS LONG AS there are projects to be managed, there will be a need for project managers. Executives in many contracting firms don't want to get their hands and minds dirty with details of how much money you're going to earn for them, or really...

Tax-free life insurance strategy gets even better.(Blackman On Taxes)
November 1, 2003... JOE HAD JUST gone to the big business in the sky. His wife had preceded him two years earlier. Joe's son Sam called me looking for some post-death-tax planning. It turns out a $1 million life insurance policy on Joe's life was the key...

High-Performers focus on customers.(High-Performing Contractors)
November 1, 2003... Third in a series ALMOST ALL contractors complain that they are already doing great in their operations, but they need more sales and marketing. Some even go a step further and suggest life would be wonderful if it weren't for those darn...

Roto-Rooter acquires New Orleans unit.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... CINCINNATI -- Roto-Rooter has purchased the formerly independent New Orleans Roto-Rooter franchise from the Kobrock family. The deal was completed in October. The New Orleans operation is an official branch office of Roto-Rooter Services Co.,...

Watts makes name change.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. -- Watts Industries in mid-October announced that it will change its name to Watts Water Technologies Inc. The renamed Watts Water Technologies will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "WTS."...

Take back the process: meet and mingle with North America's top Design/Build mechanical contractors, building owners, engineers and manufacturers at the 14th Annual Design/Build Seminar. Share experiences with leaders who have worked tirelessly to make Design/Build the superior--and preferred--construction delivery process. Find out how you can apply this extensive and invaluable knowledge to your own business.(Design build 2003 seminar: December 3-5, 2003 Orlando World Center Marriott)
November 1, 2003... Over the past 5-10 years, the battle for control of building construction has often resulted in appropriation and distortion of the Design/Build process by those who want to maintain control for themselves. Design/Bid/Build, Design/Assist and...

Low cab-forward trucks.(Products)
November 1, 2003... * editor's choice LOW CAB-FORWARD TRUCKS provide enhanced maneuverability, driver visibility and operational safety. The NPR medium-duty truck has a 33.5"-wide frame that easily accommodates plumbing body installations as long as 10' to...

The liberty cargo van.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE LIBERTY CARGO VAN is an affordable cutaway van that takes its influence from the company's popular Roadmaster series. It features aerodynamic-designed aluminum cast corners, a fiberglass-reinforced plywood front wall, rear roll-up door with...

The rope cincher.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE ROPE CINCHER is a tie-down and bundling system for safely securing and transporting tools and materials such as lumber, piping and ladders. It is for use with solid or braided rope from 3/16" to 1/2". Rope is threaded through the device,...

The dunkirk quantum 90-200 hot water boiler.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE DUNKIRK QUANTUM 90-200 HOT WATER BOILER has a simple, efficient design. It features a cast aluminum mono block heat exchanger, a factory-installed and wired probe for low water cut-off, and a combustible floor plate. It has no flow switches...

The wireless latch-matic system.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE WIRELESS LATCH-MATIC SYSTEM is designed for use with the company's Classic II and Aerotech II service bodies. It allows the user to simultaneously lock all of the service body compartments by means of a single key chain transmitter. It can...

The Ecodry M piston vacuum pump.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE ECODRY M PISTON VACUUM PUMP is free of oil and hydrocarbons, yet provides the same performance as oil-sealed rotary vane pumps. Unlike scroll pumps, the EcoDry emits very few wear particles from inlet that could interfere with sensitive...

Polyball polyethylene ball valves.(Products)
November 1, 2003... POLYBALL POLYETHYLENE BALL VALVES are offered in a complete size range from 1/2" to 12" and both the full port and standard port are available in medium and high density polyethylene. They operate to 125 psi and have a temperature range from...

The ranger 305d welder/ generator.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE RANGER 305D WELDER/ GENERATOR is powered by a three-cylinder Kubota D722 diesel engine, and features a 12-gal. fuel tank that will last the entire day. It delivers 300 amps DC for general purpose stick, downhill pipe mode for stick welding,...

This aero-type service body.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THIS AERO-TYPE SERVICE BODY is designed for use with a light-duty truck chassis. The body fits single-and dual-rear wheel vehicles and is available in 40" and 42" heights. The body provides large compartments for storing tools and parts. The...

Next generation inverter products.(Products)
November 1, 2003... NEXT GENERATION INVERTER PRODUCTS are lightweight power supplies for stick, DC TIG, and AC/DC TIG applications. They range in weight from 19 lbs. to 63 lbs. and all come with control panel covers to protect them from the elements. Standard...

The HSC-4 and HSC-5 deicing controllers.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE HSC-4 AND HSC-5 DEICING CONTROLLERS are combined sensor/ controllers to operate snow and ice melters only when needed, based on pavement surface conditions to ensure minimal energy consumption. Built-in timers keep the heaters operating...

This marble mosaic vessel sink.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THIS MARBLE MOSAIC VESSEL SINK is handcrafted from amber-colored marble squares. No two are alike. The 14" sink can be installed as an undermount, vessel or drop-in style. It can be ordered with a decorative ribbon of brown stone circling the...

The eliminator self-cleaning system.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE ELIMINATOR SELFCLEANING SYSTEM is now standard on the Master-Fit line of commercial gas-fired water heaters. It prevents lime and sediment build-up in the tank that can form a barrier between the burner and the water, decreasing efficiency...

The 70 series and 77 series full-port ball valves.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE 70 SERIES AND 77 SERIES FULL-PORT BALL VALVES are available with 6" female brazed extensions. They provide a lower-cost alternative to three-piece copper extension ball valves. The 70 Series are sized from 1/2" to 3" and feature a...

This Hi/Lo.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THIS HI/LO is offered in two- and three-valve configurations, and features flows as high as 350 gpm. It is factory assembled and tested to insure fast installation. The system includes the HydroGuard master tempering valve with paraffin-based...

The model 1040 widespread lavatory faucet.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE MODEL 1040 WIDESPREAD LAVATORY FAUCET features lever handles and and is shown with a satin nickel finish. The series includes matching faucets, tub/shower fittings, Roman tub deck sets, a bidet set, matching accessories, lighting and...

The grazia bathroom collection.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE GRAZIA BATHROOM COLLECTION includes a widespread lavatory faucet, tub and shower fixtures and a Roman tub faucet. Each is available in six finishes: polished chrome, polished nickel, satin nickel, polished brass, satin brass and oil-rubbed...

The model KSSB-3322 large single bowl kitchen sink.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE MODEL KSSB-3322 LARGE SINGLE BOWL KITCHEN SINK is ideal for washing large bowls, pots, pans or baking sheets. With the same footprint as a drop-in double-bowl sink, it is a full 10" deep and constructed of a solid-surface composite...

The LK323 model soap/ lotion dispenser.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE LK323 MODEL SOAP/ LOTION DISPENSER is an ideal complement to the company's Victoria line of kitchen faucets. It is available in mirrored copper, antique copper and chrome. The dispenser includes a half-pint concealed plastic container that...

The WSR 900 pe reciprocating saw.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE WSR 900 PE RECIPROCATING SAW uses a "smart" power system that combines efficient gearing and a load sensor to continually monitor blade speed when in use to prevent stalling in the middle of cuts. The system reduces vibration, allowing for...

The 5104 fire control communicator.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE 5104 FIRE CONTROL COMMUNICATOR can provide six zones with digital reporting over ordinary telephone lines, eliminating the need for costly leased lines. It can be used as a stand-alone system, or incorporated into an existing one as a Slave...

The ultra force gas-fired commercial water heater.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE ULTRA FORCE GAS-FIRED COMMERCIAL WATER HEATER is rated at 94% thermal efficiency, delivering higher output with lower input than conventional units. A centrifugal heat exchanger precisely mixes blower-driven air and fuel gas at the point of...

The KPV series miniature gas vacuum pumps.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE KPV SERIES MINIATURE GAS VACUUM PUMPS have a simple design that incorporates two mini-bellows operated by a rocker arm attached to an eccentric on a motor shaft. Measuring as little as 37 mm by 55 mm, they are offered in two different...

The cut-to-length flex connector.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE CUT-TO-LENGTH FLEX CONNECTOR can replace up to four water connector lengths. The connector can be used in any installation up to 20". It saves time and inventory while providing a professional-looking installation in areas where the...

Hydroskid mechanical packages.(Products)
November 1, 2003... HYDROSKID MECHANICAL PACKAGES are ideal for larger, more complex hydronic applications, and are available in infinite configurations. They are assembled with user-specified controls, pumps and requirements. Units are fully constructed at the...

The racer series of auto-darkening welding helmets.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE RACER SERIES OF AUTO-DARKENING WELDING HELMETS now feature helmets honoring Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt, Sr. The Gordon helmet features his #24, and the Earnhardt helmet features a facsimile signature, his #3 and a Winston Cup emblem...

The model TU34.18-R stainless steel undermount sink.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE MODEL TU34.18-R STAINLESS STEEL UNDERMOUNT SINK is eye-catching, heat-resistant and extremely durable. It is crafted of 18/10 stainless steel and features a double bowl, one measuring 34 5/8" by 18 1/2" and the other 9 7/8" by 7 1/8". Left...

The series CA-6000 CA-CALC single gas monitor.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE SERIES CA-6000 CA-CALC SINGLE GAS MONITOR provides real-time measurements for residential to light commercial heating systems and other combustion appliances to verify optimum efficiency and safe operation. The sensor is portable, easy to...

The interactiv series of thermobalance valves.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE INTERACTIV SERIES OF THERMOBALANCE VALVES combine temperature, volume and diverter control into a single, easy-to-install unit. They are available in five interchangeable but distinctive trim styles and up to four different finishes to suit...

The pro series steam generator.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE PRO SERIES STEAM GENERATOR has a 230 v. plug-in power cord that eliminates the need for electrical hard wiring. Other features include a pre-plumbed pop-safety valve, a stainless steel flex water connector, and an integral smitty (drain)...

An above floor drain option.(Products)
November 1, 2003... AN ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN OPTION is now being offered on the company's most popular bath and shower models. By ordering the option pre-assembled at the factory, plumbing professionals do not need to cut into the sub-floor [or drain assembly, or add...

These luxury shower enclosures.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THESE LUXURY SHOWER ENCLOSURES are custom designed and manufactured with the highest quality 3/8" or 1/2" glass. Three styles of the safety-tempered glass allow for a variety of design options, while matching hinges, pulls and towel bars...

The cadence towel warmer.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE CADENCE TOWEL WARMER is part of the Tempo collection, manufactured from tubular brass and available in two sizes, 39" high or 70 7/8" high (both are 23 5/8" wide). The hydronic, wall-mounted unit can deliver up to 1,981 Btu/hr. It is...

The bulldog SDS-plus rotary hammer.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE BULLDOG SDS-PLUS ROTARY HAMMER incorporates a patented rotary brush system that greatly extends the tool's brush life. Featuring a large, 6 amp motor, the tool can deliver up to 1,350 rpm, while a twist of the dual mode selector to rotary...

The glass waterfall sink.(Products)
November 1, 2003... THE GLASS WATERFALL SINK is a dramatic, seamless design that creates the illusion of water flowing over a natural course. Measuring 24" deep by 60" long, the sink is a centerpiece for high-end bathroom designs. Contemporary Bath Design ...

It's time to get serious about sprinkler retrofits.(Editorial)
November 1, 2003... For the second time in the last eight months, CONTRACTOR magazine has published a front-page story about a tragedy occurring in an older, unsprinklered building. The two buildings and the circumstances surrounding the fires were not...

Radiant expectations. (radiant heating.(From The Director)
November 1, 2003... Articles about radiant heating seem to be popping up everywhere. From Fine Home Building magazine to Metal Building News, radiant heating is a popular topic. Many home-improvement TV shows feature radiant at some point. Even large real estate...

RPA establishes presence at ISH-North America. (Radiant Panel Association, International Sanitation and Heating).(RPA News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... One of the biggest organizational changes in the Radiant Panel Association's history took place Oct. 1 when RPA joined its REX trade show with ISH-North America in Las Vegas. After 10 years of building REX into the premier hydronics and...

RPA to unveil regional "Rad-Fests". (Radiant Panel Association, regional radiant festivals).(RPA News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Beginning in 2004, the RPA will sponsor regional radiant festivals, also known as "Rad-Fests." These will take place in four different regions of the country. The first event is now confirmed for May 21-22, 2004 in the Denver area. The second...

School sponsorships still available for 2004. (Radiant Panel Association).(RPA News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Earlier this year the RPA launched its new school sponsorship program. This program allows companies, utilities, organizations or RPA chapters to have an active role in putting on one or more of the RPA schools and being rewarded for their...

RPA offers members GPS truck tracking. (Radiant Panel Association, global positioning system).(RPA News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Radiant Panel Association has entered into an arrangement with Track Your Truck Vehicle Tracking Services to provide RPA members discounted rates on the leading-edge technology of using a global positioning system to keep tabs on where each...

Two RPA chapters receive charters. (Radiant Panel Association).(RPA News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Connecticut chapter of the Radiant Panel Association received its charter Oct. 2 at the RPA semiannual meeting in Las Vegas. The charter was signed and presented by RPA President Dan Foley, and received by chapter President Tony Silverio of...

RPA membership reaches 950 firms.(RPA News)(Radiant Panel Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Membership in the Radiant Panel Association has reached 950 companies, the result of a growth trend over the last 12 months. Despite a slight lull in growth over the previous two years, interest in the RPA and the industry appears to be back on...

New additions made to Radiant Guidelines. (Radiant Panel Association).(RPA News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The RPA's Radiant Guidelines for the design and installation of radiant heating systems, formerly known as Standard Guidelines, is the only radiant industry-consensus document of its kind in the United States, said RPA Executive Director...

RPA certifies more installers, designers. (Radiant Panel Association).(RPA News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The number of RPA-certified installers and designers continues to grow as technicians successfully pass the exam. The pass rate currently stands at 69 percent. These two exams test the knowledge level of individuals in the area of radiant...