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Plastic Pipe Industry Responds to UA, Firefighters Union Call to Limit Plastic Pipe

April 10, 2019

The PPI and PPFA issue joint statement on the recent new release that called on developers, builders and code officials to reduce and restrict the use of plastics installed in buildings.

Nortek Global HVAC Names Winsupply its Florida HVAC Wholesale Distributor for Frigidaire Brand

April 10, 2019

Winsupply now carries Frigidaire residential and light commercial packaged units, split systems and furnaces in Florida.

PERC Announces New Online Course on Water Heating Needs in Commercial Buildings

April 9, 2019

The course will count toward continuing education credits from the American Institute of Architects and Green Building Certification Institute.

Digital Exclusive: Designing Plumbing Installations for Energy Efficiency

April 8, 2019

Energy efficiency measures tend to focus on HVAC and electrical installations, but there are also significant opportunities to save energy in plumbing design.

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Sante Fe, Phyn Partnership Helps Local Businesses Conserve Water

April 8, 2019

A study of the Santa Fe Basin found that by 2055, the region’s population will grow by 80 percent and the water supply could fall short by 5,155 acre-feet of water per year.

OSHA Video Explains Soil Classification for Trench Safety

April 5, 2019

According to the OSHA video, unsafe trenching kills 40 construction workers a year.

Sloan Featured Throughout Wrigley Field Ahead of 2019 Home Opener

April 4, 2019

This year marks the fifth season for Sloan as the Official Water Efficiency Partner of the Chicago Cubs.

Longtime Plumbing Engineer Columnist Passes The Torch

Victoria Valentine to take over Plumbing Engineer “SFPE Corner” column in 2019.

April 3, 2019

Victoria Valentine to take over Plumbing Engineer “SFPE Corner” column in 2019.

Construction Technology

Jobsite Efficiency Starts with Supply Chain Optimization

Technology and process innovations such as kitting are changing construction jobsites.

April 3, 2019

Brian Antonsen

Technology and process innovations such as kitting are changing construction jobsites quickly. Kitting can help streamline the overall flow of materials, tools and information to tradespeople on jobsites.