Commercial

China Toilet Revolution

Taking action to address the sanitation needs of its people.

June 27, 2018

The Chinese government leads charge to provide access to proper sanitation.

Danny Halel, ACCA Manager of Standards, Receives ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award

June 26, 2018

'It is the volunteer effort of people such as Mr. Halel, which allows ASHRAE to contribute technical advances for the benefit of the industry and public.'

The Future is Now

Sewage in Washington

Technology allows us to reuse heat and cooling energy from drain water and sewage.

June 26, 2018

BF Nagy

Some of the sewage in Washington DC these days has nothing to do with politics and has become quite valuable.

REHAU Offers One-Hour ‘Lunch & Learns’

June 14, 2018

Seminar series provides an introduction to design and installation of PEXa piping in plumbing, radiant cooling, radiant heating, geothermal and snow- and ice-melting applications.

ACCA Assumes Management of PAHRA

June 8, 2018

PAHRA awards HVACR education and training programs demonstrating a commitment to excellence with a five-year accreditation.

CONNECT 2018 to Deliver 360° View of Best Paths to PHCC Success

June 8, 2018

CONNECT 2018 will share select events with the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society and Radiant Professionals Alliance.

Former Worley & Obetz Owner, Staffers Form New Company

Worley & Obetz Collapse Triggers Closing of Ranck Plumbing & Heating

June 6, 2018

Steve Smith

The company shut down its commercial side and laid off 100 employees after its bankers, already expecting up to $62 million in losses on its loans to the company, balked at Worley & Obetz’s plans to go forward.

Mechanical Insights

Medical-Grade Mechanical Contracting

Hospital projects are challenging, but can be profitable jobs and offer repeat business.

June 4, 2018

Chip Greene

When the editor said this issue was about working in the medical industry, I felt pretty confident that I could write an article that was relevant.

Plumbing

Seven of Our Favorite Disruptors

Milwaukee Tool introduces beefed-up cordless power, an expanded pipe wrench line and carbide-tipped blades and hole saw. Even the tape measure is cool.

June 4, 2018

Milwaukee Tool once again at its 2018 New Product Symposium showcased an unapologetic vision committed to the core trades of plumbing and mechanical.