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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.

Geothermal HVAC

Key Indicators Confirming Geothermal HVAC’s Impact

Residential developments across the country are turning to geothermal for energy-efficient heating and cooling.

April 3, 2019

Jay Egg

Residential developments across the country are turning to geothermal for energy-efficient heating and cooling.

Alternative Energy

Megacity Transportation

Are motor scooters the solution or the problem?

April 3, 2019

Max Rohr

While scooters may be fuel-efficient, the high PM2.5 emissions may outweigh the high mpg average in these large cities.

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Maximize Hybrid Piping Systems with New PEX Expansion and Copper Press Transitions

Professionals now have a completely flameless piping solution that eliminates the hassles, costs and hazards of soldering, while also providing faster, easier installs.

April 3, 2019

If you’re like most construction professionals — feeling the crunch of the labor shortage, but wanting the quality of professional piping — check out the new hybrid PEX expansion and copper press system.