High-efficiency boilers promise big savings, but as Andy Williams explains, true performance depends on system design, emitter sizing, and maintaining return water temperatures below 130°F for maximum condensing efficiency.

Outdated ground heat exchanger (GHEX) design methods are driving up costs and complexity in ground-source heat pump (GSHP) systems. In part one of this two-part series, Albert Wallace introduces modern, modular best practices that optimize system efficiency, cut expenses, and improve long-term reliability.

Explore the latest updates from ANSI, ASME, CSA, and other leading code bodies as Ron George, CPD, recaps key plumbing standards meetings and regulatory changes shaping the industry in 2025.

The International Code Council (ICC) is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. 

Backflow assemblies don’t typically come to mind when trade professionals consider new and advanced or emerging technologies. Yet lately, advancements in all sectors of the plumbing and mechanical industry are moving swiftly.

Let us know who you believe is an exemplary plumbing engineer in the profession by Sept. 8, 2025.

Discover how solving steam pipe banging in a historic NYC apartment building required more than system tweaks—highlighting the need for right-sized boilers, proper piping, and a holistic energy-efficient retrofit.

The acquisition expands IMEG’s footprint into Arkansas and Oklahoma, reinforcing its commitment to strategic growth and client-focused solutions across the Southern U.S.

Ensuring water quality and proper cleaning during installation is critical to the success of high-efficiency boiler and water heater systems. Poor piping cleanliness and untreated hard water can rapidly degrade heat exchangers and system performance—while upfront planning, system flushing, and appropriate water treatment help protect your investment and extend equipment life.

Compressed air systems can range from simple garage setups to highly sophisticated laboratory networks, and designing them successfully—especially at scale—requires a structured approach that blends technical expertise, careful planning, and close collaboration with the client to ensure performance, flexibility, and long-term reliability.