Cities and states continue to decide what standard — Article 12C, Title 22 and NSF 350 — will work best for its residents. Regardless of the successes that these standards have thus far enjoyed, the goal should still be to create a single, standardized platform through which industry (and the public) can better understand the requirements imposed on them, as well as the potential risks of any onsite wastewater reuse system.

After four years, White Jr. returns to his original role with the family-owned company.

While plumbing leaks are a simple fact of life, the damage caused by them is almost completely preventable. Take these steps to protect your clients from the destructive effects of leaking water.

We have learned much about controlling the growth and spread of Legionella bacteria in water systems. Health-care facilities are especially vulnerable. ASHRAE-compliant water management programs can reduce the risk for Legionella and other pathogens in their water systems.

To achieve comfort and efficiency in a hot water distribution system, many plumbing engineers are incorporating hot water recirculation systems into their designs. But to reap the benefits of such a system, balancing valves must be incorporated into design considerations.

Industry veterans Tom Brown and Steve Letko discuss the Trump administration’s new tariffs on foreign-made pipe and other materials used in oil pipelines and their impact on the PVF industry.

The new digital tool specifies a wide range of advanced water solutions for compatibility and accuracy.

Zurn unveils a new tool that will help make the spec’ing process easier and more efficient for plumbing engineers.

The forecast for geothermal heating and cooling technologies is continued growth, and code agencies are working on getting standards set in place.

Conceptual estimating is more of an art than a science. It’s impossible to predict everything that might occur on a project but make sure to communicate your design vision with the entire team to avoid as much value engineering as you can.