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.

Michelle Shadpour, EIT, LEED AP, age 24 is a project manager at SC Engineers, San Diego. She is recognized as one of Plumbing Engineer's Top 10 in Their 20s and here's why...

Ron S. Saunders, CPD, age 29 is a project designer at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., Hunt Valley, Maryland. He is recognized as one of Plumbing Engineer's Top 10 in Their 20s and here's why...

Jim R. Meyer, age 27 is a plumbing & fire protection engineer at Ross & Baruzzini, St. Louis, Missouri. He is recognized as one of Plumbing Engineer's Top 10 in Their 20s and here's why...

Andrew Hemmelgarn, CPD, EI, age 28 is a plumbing engineer at SHP, Cincinnati, Ohio. He is recognized as one of Plumbing Engineer's Top 10 in Their 20s and here's why...

Meagan Gibbs, EI, ASSE 6005, age 26, is a plumbing designer at Henderson Engineers, Kansas City, Kansas. She is recognized as one of Plumbing Engineer's Top 10 in Their 20s and here's why...

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.