In my last column, I wrote about the concept of personality metrics and how our industry and other markets are using them. 

The market for pellet-fueled “biomass” boilers continues to grow in North America. This market expansion is driven by several factors. 

 A jury returned a verdict in favor of Boltex and Weldbend on all counts in a lawsuit by the American carbon steel flange manufacturers, against Spanish company, Ulma Forja — part of the Mondragon Corp. — and its U.S. subsidiary, Ulma Piping.

Watts recently announced the launch of its newly-enhanced Watts Works Online eLearning system — now open to all contractors, engineers and wholesalers. Through Watts Works Online, users can access convenient online training on the products and solutions from all Watts brands, the company noted.

St. Louis-based KAI Design hired Terry Hanselman, AIA, LEED AP, as senior project architect, Ken Hoernschemeyer, AIA, LEED AP, as project architect and Renee Cohen, IIDA, NCIDQ, as interior designer.

The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

Coinciding with National Checklist Day, PRIER Products, Inc. encourages homeowners and businesses to detach their hoses, splitters and timers for the winter season.

Elkay Manufacturing announced that President and CEO Tim Jahnke, who has led the company since 2007, plans to retire from day-to-day leadership to concentrate on his role on Elkay's Board of Directors.

Not only is Coors Field in Denver home to Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies, but the 50,398-seat venue hosts a full lineup of summer concerts and events when the team is on the road.