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Bradley Launches Virtual Restroom Design Tool

November 14, 2017

designers are able to invent – or reinvent – their restroom spaces from top to bottom with Bradley’s products, and multiple color options for walls (including tile and paint) and flooring selections.

Shapiro & Duncan Wins Two Washington Contractor of the Year Awards

Shapiro & Duncan Wins Two Washington D.C. Contractor of the Year Awards

October 27, 2017

Shapiro & Duncan has been continuous in adopting lean practices and innovative with technology

Geothermal HVAC

Adiabatic Cooling, Hurricanes and Geothermal Systems

Understanding how they work, and how to work around them.

October 26, 2017

Jay Egg

The use of geothermal HVAC systems can actually help in the face of natural disasters. Here’s how.

FPE Corner

Honolulu’s Proposed High-Rise Retrofit Ordinance

Recommendations to mandate sprinklering for high-risk buildings provide choice in compliance for owners and put firefighter safety at forefront.

October 25, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

In the aftermath of the Marco Polo Fire, Honolulu must redefine fire safety. The Residential Fire Safety Advisory Committee provides recommendations.

Solar Solutions

Heat Energy Measurement Around a Primary Loop

Accurately metering solar heat savings benefits the industry.

October 25, 2017

Bristol Stickney

How small residential and commercial buildings can reduce carbon emissions through accurate measurements.

Designer's Guide

Domestic Pumps’ Progress

A lot can change in 15 years, including pump design and placements.

October 24, 2017

Timothy Allinson

Advancements in domestic pumps and energy standard requirements have changed things for manufacturers.

‘Better Water Through Chemistry'

Great Water Tech uses German technology to provide sustainable infrastructure in U.S.

October 23, 2017

Minnesota startup uses proven technology to provide safe, sustainable, affordable infrastructure in schools and facilities across the U.S.

Code Classroom

Plumbing Systems: A World Away

Codes and standards set us apart as it relates to health and safety.

October 23, 2017

Ron George

Almost a year of travel abroad has revealed the importance plumbing plays in the health and safety.

Plumbing & Heating Thoughts

Raging Hurricanes and Aging Infrastructure

Recent storms magnify a problem that occurs regularly across the country on a smaller scale — our overworked and under-funded infrastructure.

October 23, 2017

Steve Smith

Jessica Burden, general manager of Milton Frank Plumbing & Cooling, is trying to drum up support from her vendors to help rebuild Houston after Hurricane Harvey.