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Geothermal HVAC

The ‘Digital Electricity’ Revolution: Why Class 4 Wiring is the Secret Weapon for Geothermal Retrofits

This wiring dramatically reduces labor, material and retrofit costs while enabling efficient, scalable decarbonization for existing buildings and thermal energy networks.
May 4, 2026
Jay Egg and Mimi Egg

Discover how Class 4 wiring acts as a "secret weapon" for geothermal retrofits by bypassing electrical infrastructure bottlenecks to enable affordable building decarbonization.


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Thought Leadership

It Takes a Village

Project success is driven by intentional collaboration, Lean principles and a shared sense of purpose.
May 4, 2026
Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Discover how intentional collaboration and Lean construction principles are driving success in a major hospital expansion project.


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FPE Corner

Fire Protection and Backflow Prevention: Lack of Supervision and Testing

The fire protection and cross-connection control industries must weigh the pros and cons of water quality and sprinkler system design to determine a resolution that satisfies the common goal of protecting public health, welfare and property.
May 4, 2026

Ensure your fire sprinkler systems remain effective and water supplies stay safe by understanding the critical role of backflow assembly supervision and testing.


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Code Classroom

The Common Code Format for the Model Plumbing Codes

Understanding the differences between the IPC and UPC is critical for engineers, contractors and code officials to ensure safe, compliant installations.
May 4, 2026
Ron George

Discover the history and key structural differences between the IPC and UPC to ensure your plumbing installations remain safe and code-compliant.


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Registration Open for ASPE June 2026 MedGas Workshop

April 7, 2026

The next in-person ASPE MedGas Workshop will be held at ASPE’s headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, June 11–14, hosted by MediTrac.


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Feature

Multifamily Residential Walls: How Big Do They Need to Be?

Plumbing wall depth is often underestimated and must be carefully sized based on pipe materials, pipe diameters, insulation, fire rating requirements and firestopping methods — not only fixture counts.
April 1, 2026

In high-rise residential design, every inch of floor space counts—but underestimating the depth of a plumbing chase can lead to major headaches during construction.


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FPE Code Corner

Codes, Standards and Usage of Their Various Editions

Fire protection engineers must often consider newer code editions — even if not yet adopted by local authorities.
April 1, 2026

In the world of fire protection engineering, "the latest and greatest" isn't always the law of the land—but following the minimum requirements of an outdated code could be a costly mistake.


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Repair, Replace or Wait It Out?

How to navigate HVAC decisions in a time of ongoing uncertainty.
March 2, 2026

Tariffs, inflation and rising equipment costs continue to reshape the HVAC landscape, and wholesale distributors remain squarely in the middle of that transition. 


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Feature

From Equations to Application: Exploring Essential Mathematical Foundations for Plumbing Engineering

Basic algebra and unit conversions are foundational to plumbing engineering, leading to accurate, efficient and cost-effective systems.
March 2, 2026

Most people have heard or even said to themselves, “I will never use algebra in the real world.” However, most don’t realize they use algebra every day. 


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The Invisible Guardians of Museum Collections

How smart plumbing systems can help protect irreplaceable art and artifacts.
March 2, 2026

Discover how advanced plumbing engineering and "smart" leak detection systems act as the invisible guardians of our cultural heritage by protecting irreplaceable museum collections from water damage.


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