Design criteria for storage fire protection systems must consider a substantial number of variables: what is being stored and how, the height of the planned storage, how high the ceiling is above the storage, and what the water supply is.

As we continue this series, Ron George discusses thermal expansion tanks, temperature gauges, temperature effects on Legionella bacteria and hot water temperature maintenance cables.

Jacovetti joins Wavin with extensive experience in building products sales channels and HVAC/R, bringing a fresh yet relevant perspective to the business.

Moore provides comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) engineering services to private and public sector clients throughout the United States. 

Planned activities range from an Energy Hunt challenge to community clean-up efforts to tree planting in local spaces. 

Since its founding in Toronto, Canada, in 1934 by Samuel Allan Armstrong, the company has expanded from the challenges of the Great Depression to become a leader in its field. 

Leaks and water damage can delay projects, require expensive repair and remediation, and increase insurance costs. Real-time water management solutions allow plumbing engineers to design systems that can stop leaks, conserve water and reduce a building’s carbon footprint. 

The type of pipe joint plumbing, heating and air system designers spec for modern commercial buildings can affect how simple or challenging installation, commissioning and maintenance will be. Part 1 focuses on grooved, welded and flanged joints.

The building industry has seen an increase in the development of zero net energy or net zero energy structures over the last decade. Behind these designs are building science and thermodynamic principles that allow such structures to consume the same amount of energy they produce in a year.