A Project of the Year and a Member of the Year were selected for each of the five PPI divisions: Building and Construction, Drainage, Energy Piping Systems, Municipal and Industrial, and Power and Communications. 

The online offerings run through June.

"The Procedures for Use in New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Commercial/Industrial Equipment rule, more commonly known as the Process Rule," outlines rules that DOE must follow when it develops new or updated energy conservation standards.

Taylor, a 2018 construction engineering graduate from Iowa State University, is building her career as a project manager at MMC Contractors, an MCA of Iowa Inc. member.

The report identifies nearly 60 specific research needs that address system design, operation and maintenance, and provides a useful reference for the development of a detailed roadmap for addressing those needs through applied research and codes and standards activities.

The Plumbing Foundation City of New York is urging large commercial landlords and building management companies to take necessary precautions to safeguard tenants and the public from deadly microbes such as Legionella and other biofilm bacteria.

The council has outlined a path for how healthy places and LEED will support recovery efforts as businesses, governments and communities prepare for a post-pandemic world.

Bright spots ahead include stabilizing project cancellation rates and revived consumer interest in DIY.

The virtual conference will include more than 90 technical sessions, updates from society leaders, and virtual networking events.