Research from the Plastics Pipe Institute notes that chlorine dioxide is much more aggressive on plumbing distribution systems, even at low levels. Specifiers and designers should use caution when considering its use as a chemical disinfectant to treat water for Legionella or other pathogens. 

The Oxford Hotel in Denver guts its outdated boilers and water heaters in favor of modern technology. Can it keep the hotel’s historic character while also improving total performance and helping achieve sustainability goals?

Plumbing material and design considerations for durable, efficient and user-friendly commercial bathrooms help ensure longevity and easy maintenance. 

A case study on the Waterbury YMCA’s steam boiler replacement and integration of a condensing boiler with co-gen system.

Today’s office break rooms focus on comfort, relaxation and a sense of community. Plumbing engineers must understand the client and the design teams’ vision as they are paramount to the cohesive design of these spaces.

The new 1.1-million-square-foot terminal at the Kansas City International Airport replaces five-decade-old horseshoe-shaped terminals. Plumbing designers incorporated all-gender restrooms into the space, as well as men’s and women’s facilities. Read on to hear the other innovative ideas Henderson Engineers used.

Discover the critical role pressure-sustaining control valves play in maintaining stable pressure levels in water distribution and health-care systems. Learn key considerations and best practices for selecting, installing and maintaining these valves to optimize system performance. 

Using water mist to protect items from fire consumes less water than traditional fire sprinkler systems. To achieve the small droplet size, however, the system requires a high pressure water supply. Brian O’Connor from the National Fire Protection Association explains these systems and their various applications. 

Ron George explains the importance of understanding plumbing safety and system functionality when a heat exchanger with no storage tank or code-required and approved temperature controls is used for domestic hot water applications.