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Digital Exclusive: Well Buildings — The Thermal Comfort Challenge

February 5, 2019

The aim, when taking a holistic approach to building design, is to consider all the factors that affect thermal comfort, and apply that knowledge to make the majority of people comfortable for the majority of the time.

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Heating & Plumbing Engineers Inc. Builds its Own Workforce

For the past decade, the Colorado mechanical contractor has run its own in-house certified apprenticeship school.

February 4, 2019

Steve Smith

Colorado mechanical contractor runs its own in-house apprentice program recognized by the Department of Labor to turn out its own future PHCP contractors.

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Steam Boilers, Process Piping System Help Launch Wisconsin Distillery

Spirits maker requires reliable source of steam to make its signature rye whiskey.

February 4, 2019

Steve Smith

DeGarmo Plumbing & Piping installs steam boilers and process piping system to help Wisconsin craft distiller.

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Switching Gears

Some things to consider when making the jump to commercial work.

February 4, 2019

Bob "Hot Rod" Rohr

There comes a time when opportunities arise to make a jump to commercial work. Here are some things to consider when making that jump.

Contractor Stories

My Kind of Town, Chicago Is

The story of a boiler, a tricky problem with an elusive answer and the help of a knowledgeable friend.

February 4, 2019

Stephen Minnich

The story of a boiler, a tricky problem with an elusive answer and the help of a knowledgeable friend.

Cambridge Engineering Names Gene Slavens Regional Manager

February 1, 2019

Slavens brings 34 years of experience to Cambridge Engineering, most recently serving as regional account manager for the western territory of ClimateMaster.

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Investing in the PVF Channel, One Scholarship at a Time

When you donate to the PVF Roundtable Scholarship Fund, here’s how it fosters the future of the channel.

February 1, 2019

Ruth Mitchell

This month we showcase a recipient of a scholarship, funded in part by the monies raised by the PVF Roundtable, and awarded to colleges and trades schools, that provide PVF and industrial distribution education.

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Tips on Maintaining Sanitary Drainage in Food Facilities

Having the proper drainage system to avoid food contamination.

January 31, 2019

Owners of food-handling facilities need to check a lot of boxes so they don’t get shut down. In addition to having the proper building construction and employee training, the drainage system must be able to prevent the possibility of food contamination.

Mechanical Contractors File Suit Over Minority-Owned Business Program

January 29, 2019

The lawsuit asks that the county be prohibited from implementing the program and that an individual plaintiff be awarded $500,000 or more in damages.

OSHA: Larger Contractors Exempt from Some Electronic Form 300, 301 Reporting

January 28, 2019

By preventing routine government collection of information that may be quite sensitive, OSHA is avoiding the risk that such information might be publicly disclosed.