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How Fast Should We Move Away from Fossil-Fuel Dependency?

I suggest we make reductions at a steady and controlled pace so we don’t go so fast that we miss the sharp turn and go over the cliff

January 6, 2023

Ron George

With people moving full-speed ahead on decarbonization and electrification of our building stock, not enough consideration has been given to the electric grid’s capacity.

Year-End Acquisitions Expand IMEG DoD Work, Eastern U.S. Presence

January 4, 2023

Two year-end 2022 acquisitions by IMEG Corp. expand the firm’s Department of Defense work across the country and its service portfolio in Philadelphia, respectively.

SFPE Foundation-Funded Research on Water Supply and Climate Change Now Available

December 15, 2022

SFPE Foundation has announced the completion and availability of a research report on water supply, climate change, and the impact of water stress on fire protection systems.

Uponor North America Announces New VP Appointments for HR and Sales

December 13, 2022

Uponor has named Erica Amévo as vice president of human resources, and Matt Bahr as vice president of sales.

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The Advantages of Maintaining an Updated Specification Sheet

It helps maintain timelines, budgets and project longevity, positively impacting overall job quality.

December 5, 2022

Providing contractors with outdated information on your spec sheets can create problems on the jobsite. Read on for benefits and tips for updating spec sheets for quality projects.

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Heat Pumps, Wastewater Heat Recovery for Energy-Efficient Plumbing System Design

Local jurisdictions are enacting aggressive energy-efficiency requirements, driving toward electrification of buildings and decarbonization.

December 5, 2022

Lowell Manalo

Heat pumps are the solution for building owners to increase energy efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the cost of utilities. Read on to find out how this affects plumbing system design.

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2022 Design & Specifying Professional of the Year: Dave Groulx

Plumbing Engineer celebrates the more than three-decade career of this plumbing professional who made the journey from plumber to engineer.

December 5, 2022

Amalia Deligiannis

Not many plumbing engineers start out as Navy Seebees and then plumbers, but that’s the path that Dave Groulx took during his 34-year career. His specialty became designing plumbing systems for some of the largest sports stadiums and arenas around the country. Discover more about him in this Q&A celebrating his contributions to the plumbing industry.

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FPE Corner

Where Does the Fire Protection Water Go?

A potential exists for liabilities associated with its discharge, so make sure to develop a plan for containment, drainage and possibly treatment.

December 5, 2022

In this month’s column, learn how the term “gaslighting” came about and how gas pressure affects gas lights. Plus, IAPMO is looking for comments on the new versions of the Water Efficiency Standard; the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code; and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code.

Code Classroom

From Gas Lighting to Gaslighting

A Hollywood movie illustrates how gas pressure affects gas lights.

December 5, 2022

Ron George

In this month’s column, learn how the term “gaslighting” came about and how gas pressure affects gas lights. Plus, IAPMO is looking for comments on the new versions of the Water Efficiency Standard; the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code; and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code.