Johnson Controls annual Energy Efficiency Indicator points to rising costs, public image as drivers MILWAUKEE — Those looking for signs that the U.S. economy is rebounding can find encouragement in the fourth annual Energy Efficiency Indicator released today by Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in delivering products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings. A survey of more than 1,400 North American executives and managers responsible for making investments and managing energy in commercial buildings found that planned investment in energy efficiency is expected to rebound in 2010. Following a decline last year, the survey found … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Every day, about 14 Americans fail to come home from work to their families.   Tens of thousands die from workplace disease and more than 4.6 million workers are seriously injured on the job annually. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in an effort to address urgent safety and health problems facing Americans in the workplace, is implementing a new Severe Violator Enforcement Program and increasing civil penalty amounts.   “For many employers, investing in job safety happens only when they have adequate incentives to comply with OSHA’s requirements,” said Assistant Secretary of … Read more

Houston Commercial and Industrial Builder Recognized with National Honor from Associated General Contractors of America for Second Consecutive Eligible Year HOUSTON — For its second eligible year in a row, Tellepsen announced that it has been awarded the national Willis Construction Safety Excellence Award in the Building Division with between 700,001 and one million work hours by The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). “People — whether employees, subcontractors, clients or the public — are important to us both personally and professionally, and we dedicate the resources necessary to ensure their safety. We are proud to have been recognized for … Read more