Commercial

Navien Introduces Non-Condensing Tankless NPN Series

October 14, 2019

NPN series is the first and only non-condensing tankless series to offer NaviTech technology that includes a stainless-steel heat exchanger and an advanced stainless-steel burner with the same very low NOx level as the NPE series.

PHCC Celebrates the Best at CONNECT 2019

October 11, 2019

PHCC recognizes contractors, apprentices, auxiliary members, association executives and students during CONNECT 2019.

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Fertilizer Producer Cuts Maintenance and Energy Costs with Tankless Installation

Tired of running short of hot water to meet a daily demand of 35,000 gallons, Florida company replaces boilers for tankless units.

October 9, 2019

This year, from Feb. 1 through May 31, Wedgworth’s Inc. pumped a little more than 3 million gallons of 185-degree water through its newly installed, 17-unit tankless water heater system at its fertilizer blending facility in Lake Placid, Florida.

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Prefabricated Hydronic Panels: The Key to Higher Quality and Profit

While no means a new concept, radiant pioneer John Abularrage believes that prefab is underutilized and offers a number of important benefits.

October 9, 2019

Steve Smith

The staff of Advanced Radiant Design, Stone Ridge, New York, has worked diligently through the years to bring near-perfection to the craft of hydronic panel prefabrication.

New Xylem "Solving Water" Podcast Spotlights Trending Issues

October 8, 2019

"Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast" wades into the trending topics, technology and behind-the-scenes stories of Xylem's work addressing water challenges around the world.

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New Age Construction Technologies Expedite One of Kansas’ Largest Renovation Projects

October 8, 2019

Recent developments in building information modeling (BIM) allow today’s companies to manage construction projects more efficiently by establishing and maintaining best practices, reducing bottlenecks and delays, enhancing productivity and improving the bottom line.

Beschloss Perspective

Debt-Ceiling Postponement a Two-Party Disaster

This rare consensus by both parties leaves the tax-paying American public holding the bag with no one to verbalize their contempt.

October 8, 2019

Morris Beschloss

While it appeared the U.S. debt ceiling, which had already surpassed the previous $20 trillion “top” by almost three trillion dollars at the end of July, would become a significant congressional confrontation, it was cast aside without a murmur.

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The Towers at CCNY see significant water-savings in one year

BEST’s Smart Energies Strategies save CCNY thousands of dollars

October 7, 2019

Challenged with the task of optimizing and minimizing property energy use, the Towers at City College of New York sought out assistance from Better Efficiency Solutions & Technology (BEST).

FPE Corner

Ethics and Engineering

Consider and evaluate your current projects to bring focus to the ethical boundaries and good practices employed each day.

October 7, 2019

Victoria B. Valentine, P.E.

Engineers and specifically those who work with fire protection regularly work to achieve public health, safety and welfare in their projects.

The Future is Now

How Will Electrification Affect Mechanical Professionals?

Many of tomorrow’s buildings are likely to be designed with precisely sized mechanicals and integration with other building and clean energy systems.

October 7, 2019

BF Nagy

The decarbonization of buildings is no longer an aspirational idea. The biggest cities and most progressive states in America, and in the world, have begun to finalize concrete plans to phase out fossil fuels in building systems and on the electricity grid.