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From Wastewater to Biomass

With proper treatment, wastewater can have beneficial reuses.

August 29, 2017

Once treated, wastewater flows to rivers or seas, or to other places where it can be used in other processes. But what happens to the solids extracted from wastewater at the treatment plants?

International Team Completes First-Ever Community Plumbing Challenge Design Week

August 28, 2017

A sustainable upgrade solution for the elementary school water supply, wastewater and hand-washing at the school was the objective of the team's effort.

Spotlight: Southland Engineering

Design-build contractor offers full line of MEPF engineering services.

August 26, 2017

A top design-build firm unleashes its engineering capabilities.

IAPMO Seeks Comments on Two UMC Amendments

August 24, 2017

Both TIAs address Human Comfort and the use of ACCA's Manual J and Manual S.

Hydronics Industry Alliance Introduces BEST

August 24, 2017

The free, interactive Building Efficiency System Tool (BEST) solves a long-standing industry issue of being able to accurately compare different styles of HVAC systems, which are all tested to different standards

FPE Corner

The Marco Polo Fire

What we know about the building and one of the largest fires in history.

August 24, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

Last month Honolulu experienced its largest, single-building fire in history. Here's a breakdown of how it happened.

Young Professionals + Integrated Design

Get With the Program

Some design plans can please everyone.

August 24, 2017

Cory Powers

How to put together a design program that gives a building its purpose and is a win-win for every team member involved.

Code Classroom

Emergency Showers and Eye/Face Wash Equipment: Part II

Flushing, testing and important considerations.

August 24, 2017

Ron George

Part two of a three-part series focuses on emergency face/wash equipment and important implications designers need to be aware of.

Collaborative Health Care

Legionella Prevention: Part 1

How to mitigate.

August 24, 2017

John Gregory

Part 1 of a three-part series, this article discusses important ways to control Legionella and identifies design guides, systems, design considerations, documentation and mitigation.