Commercial

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Touchless Faucets in Health Care: Applications and Considerations

Reducing touch as a vector of transmission is an obvious benefit to specifying hands-free fixtures in health-care facilities.

March 8, 2021

Reducing touch as a vector of transmission is an obvious benefit to specifying hands-free fixtures in health-care facilities.

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As Infection Control Increases Building Water Temperature, Scalding Prevention Takes Center Stage

Plumbing engineers will need to shift from central temperature control applications to point-of-use control.

March 8, 2021

James Dipping PE, CPD, GPD, LEED AP BD+C, ARCSA AP, FASPE

Plumbing engineers will need to shift from central temperature control applications to point-of-use control.

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What You Need to Know About Hands-Free Commercial Fittings

Hands-free faucets and flush valves offer options for auto-time out, auto-flush, power sources and design.

March 8, 2021

Sensor faucets streamline basic water access, making turning on the water as easy as stepping up to a sink — which may boost hygienic behaviors.

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Banked Tankless Water Heating Systems

Combining multiple tankless water heaters into an integrated system means hot water is available at the correct temperatures where needed the most.

March 8, 2021

Combining multiple tankless water heaters into an integrated system means hot water is available at the correct temperatures where needed the most.

Collaborative Health Care Design

Time for Reflection, Part I

A review of what we have learned about dealing with COVID-19 in health-care facilities.

March 8, 2021

John Gregory

A review of what we have learned about dealing with COVID-19 in health-care facilities.

Technology Helps Ferguson Meet Community Demand in Texas

March 4, 2021

After the historic winter storm, community need for plumbing products is at an all-time high.

IAPMO Promotes Brian Rogers to Vice President of Field Services

March 4, 2021

A 26-year veteran of the trades, Rogers joined IAPMO in 2015 as the manager responsible for IAPMO’s interests in the Midwestern states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

Watts Acquires Silicon Valley Provider of Wireless Water Security Solutions

March 1, 2021

The Detection Group Inc., a provider of wireless water security solutions and leader in wireless water leak detection for commercial buildings, has joined the Watts family of brands.

WQA Relocates Headquarters, Lab

March 1, 2021

The new site allows increased capacity, flexibility and efficiency for Gold Seal product certification, laboratory testing, education and training, and membership services.