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Plumbing Engineer Columnist Cory Powers Among HGA Staff Promoted to VP, AVP

February 19, 2019

HGA has promoted 12 team members to vice president and 24 to associate vice president across its national offices.

Digital Exclusive: A Guide to the Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion

Digital Exclusive: Secondary Disinfection — What It Means to Your Piping System

February 15, 2019

Many factors contribute to the design and specification of a piping system, from size to pressure to layout. It’s just as critical to think about what’s inside the pipes—the quality of the water and the disinfection treatments that will be used on that water over the life of the system.

New York University Establishes Construction Innovations Hub

February 15, 2019

Innovations Hub will apply the research capabilities and hands-on industry experience to help construction leaders overcome issues that often trigger cost overruns and schedule delays.

Watts to Host “Mitigating RPZ Backflow Discharge” Webinar

February 13, 2019

Geared towards engineers, architects, specifiers, and facility managers, this webinar will cover why a Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) relief valve may open—and how to prevent and mitigate large discharges of water.

IAPMO Extends Deadline for Technical Committee Member Applicants

February 13, 2019

Volunteers wishing to develop the 2021 edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code should submit an application by Feb. 28.

Empowering Brands to Hold its First Women in Industry Conference

February 7, 2019

The Inaugural Conference & Award Gala for “Empowering Women in Industry” will be held Sept. 26 in Chicago.

ASHRAE Seeks Presentations for 2019 Building Performance Analysis Conference

February 6, 2019

Building modeling professionals and practitioners are invited to submit presentation proposals between 20 to 30 minutes in length or 90-minute panel and seminar sessions.

Chinese Company Steals Charlotte Pipe Brand

January 31, 2019

Charlotte Pipe has had to retain a law firm in China in an attempt to recover its intellectual property.

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Tips on Maintaining Sanitary Drainage in Food Facilities

Having the proper drainage system to avoid food contamination.

January 31, 2019

Owners of food-handling facilities need to check a lot of boxes so they don’t get shut down. In addition to having the proper building construction and employee training, the drainage system must be able to prevent the possibility of food contamination.