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FPE Corner

Meet the New Kids: NFPA 3 and NFPA 4

The commissioning and integrated testing of a building’s fire protection and life safety systems benefit the owner and its occupants.

June 1, 2021

Christopher Culp, PE, CET

The commissioning and integrated testing of a building’s fire protection and life safety systems benefit the building owner and its occupants by validating the intended system design, installation, performance and operation.

The Future is Now

Better Water Systems for a Better World

As our water infrastructure continues to deteriorate, investing in water conservation and reuse projects makes financial and environmental sense.

June 1, 2021

BF Nagy

Do you remember the field trips when you were a child at school? Amazing places, funny accidents among your classmates, lessons learned that you have never forgotten?

Code Classroom

2018 to 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Changes, Part 5

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition.

June 1, 2021

Ron George

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition: existing sewers and trenchless replacement, circuit venting, storm drainage and ASTM E84.

Geothermal HVAC

Geothermal Energy Networks for PHCP Pros

The time is coming when energy companies will charge for BTUs exchanged rather than for fossil fuels combusted.

June 1, 2021

Jay Egg

Before we know it, much like seeing a new water main or sewer main going into a downtown city street, we will see geothermal main lines installed in our communities. The time is coming when energy companies will charge for BTUs exchanged rather than for fossil fuels combusted.

LPA Awards First Grants in New Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship Program

May 26, 2021

Five high school students will receive $5,000 renewable scholarships, mentorship and career support as part of new program focused on underrepresented demographics in architecture, engineering and design.

KAI Engineering Dallas-Fort Worth Office Expands with New Hires

May 20, 2021

Mechanical Designer Sam Haddadin and EIT and Electrical Designers Mark Steele and Singee Nguyen have joined the rapidly growing DFW-based MEP Engineering business.

AB&I Foundry Names Kyle Chadwick New Regional Sales Manager

May 19, 2021

Chadwick's appointment supports the company’s strategic direction, strengthening customer relationships as well as expanding its sales support coverage.

Ron George to Present Free Seminar for ASPE DFW Chapter

May 18, 2021

"Flushing and Disinfection of Stagnant Building Water Systems" will take place on Wednesday, May 19 at 12 p.m. CDT.

RPA, Hydronics Industry Alliance Partner with Egg Geothermal to Offer Webinar Series

May 18, 2021

The organizations will partner with Egg Geothermal to host a series of eight monthly webinars focused on the integration of air-source and ground-source heat pumps into buildings, the first of many courses for the newly formed Hydronic University.

FPE Corner

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems

A comprehensive ITM program will provide for life safety and property protection and meet the requirements of the local codes.

May 7, 2021

For more than 100 years, automatic sprinkler systems were recognized as the most effective means of providing life safety and property protection for fire risks within buildings.