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Latest News from BRG and the Global Building Products Industry
Stay informed regarding BRG's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for HVAC equipment, components & controls, bathroom & kitchen products, plumbing, pipes, valves & fittings and thermal insulation.
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Jul 4, 20241 min read
Canada Expands Heat Pump Rebates For British Columbia Residents
Canada: More residents in the Canadian province of British Columbia (B.C.) are now eligible for heat pump rebates as the province expands...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read
Carrier Completes Sale of Industrial Fire Business
USA: Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, has completed the sale of its Industrial...
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Jul 1, 20241 min read
Health Canada Issues Recall for 5550 Heat Pumps
Canada: Health Canada has issued a recall for three brands of heat pumps, with approximately 5,549 units sold in the country. The recall...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read
US Government Allocates USD 85M for Affordable Housing
USA: The Biden administration has allocated USD 85 million to 21 state and local governments to support the development and preservation...
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Jun 24, 20241 min read
US Apartment Construction Drops Significantly in May
USA: The USA Census Bureau’s May report highlighted a significant decline in multifamily housing construction. Permits, starts, units...
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Jun 21, 20241 min read
US Housing Construction Hits Lowest Pace Since 2020
USA: May 2024 saw new home construction in the US fall to its slowest pace since 2020, with high interest rates and borrowing costs...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Residential Construction Costs in USA Decline for the First Time Since October 2023
USA: The most recent producer price index (PPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed a 0.09% decline in inputs to...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Spruce Root Secures Federal Funding for Heat Pump Installation in Southeast Alaska
USA: Spruce Root has announced that it has secured federal funding to install up to 240 air-source heat pumps on Prince of Wales Island...
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Jun 14, 20242 min read
Daikin Announces Five Key Commitments to Boost Heat Pump Supply in California
USA: Daikin has announced five major commitments aimed at significantly increasing the supply of heat pumps in California. These...
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Jun 13, 20241 min read
Carrier Partners with DOE on Advanced Heat Pump Technologies
USA: Carrier Global Corporation has announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop advanced heat pump...
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Jun 12, 20241 min read
CIM Group Announces Long-Term Lease with Homesense
USA: CIM Group announced on June 9 that it has signed a long-term lease with Homesense, a new concept from the parent company of...
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Jun 12, 20241 min read
Vancouver City Council Approves New Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters
Canada: On June 11, 2024, the Vancouver City Council approved updates to efficiency standards for replacement water heaters, aiming to...
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Jun 12, 20241 min read
Rising Costs and Regulatory Changes Drive Up HVAC Equipment Prices in the US
USA: In recent years, the cost of HVAC equipment in the US has risen sharply due to several factors, including increasing raw material...
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Jun 11, 20241 min read
A. O. Smith Projects Robust Sales Growth and Strategic Expansion for 2024
North America: A. O. Smith Corporation is set to benefit from strong demand for water heater products and higher shipments in North...
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Jun 11, 20241 min read
Winsupply Expands HVAC Market Through Acquisition of General Metals
USA: Winsupply has acquired General Metals Manufacturing & Supply Co., a Phoenix-based HVAC manufacturer and distributor established in...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
Southeast Mechanical Acquires Climate Design Home Services
USA:Â HVAC/plumbing/electrical company, Southeast Mechanical headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has acquired Clearwater, FL...
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Jun 7, 20241 min read
Powin and US-Based Bergstrom Unveils Strategic Alliance
USA: Global energy storage platform provider Powin LLC (Powin) has announced a strategic partnership with US-based Bergstrom Inc., a...
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Jun 6, 20242 min read
2023 Market Challenges: Sales Decline in most European countries, Yet Russia and Turkey See Increase
BRG is pleased to announce the recent publication of the 2024 Bathroom and Kitchen market reports for its tiers 1 and 2 countries. BRG...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read
San Francisco Introduces Initiative to Replace Gas Appliances for Electric Water Heaters
USA: San Francisco is rolling out a program that provides free electric hot water heaters for low-income residents as part of the city's...
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May 31, 20241 min read
Washington State Allocates USD 40 Million to Promote Electric Heat Pump Adoption
USA: Washington state is making a significant investment in clean energy by allocating nearly USD 40 million in grants to help homes and...
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