The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC) Educational
Foundation.will award these scholarships to deserving students pursuing a major directly
related to the PHC industry. Application deadlines are June 1,
2007.
In
March, Viega LLC broke ground for its new production,
logistics and office complex in McPherson, KS. Since its North American
introduction in 1999 and the acquisition of Vanguard Piping Systems in 2005,
Viega has grown to become the largest PEX plumbing systems manufacturer in
North America.
The
National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) is continuing its four-year effort to pass
legislation that will provide landmark fire protection laws that are destined
to save lives and property.
This bill will allow property owners who retrofit their buildings with fire
sprinklers to accelerate depreciation of the systems and recoup their
investment in a much shorter period of time versus the 39 years currently in
place.
Events covered include ICC hiring a new head of its member services team,
proposed changes to the 2006 NSPC and a new edition of the products guide from
FM Approvals.