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The Future is Now

How Will Electrification Affect Mechanical Professionals?

Many of tomorrow’s buildings are likely to be designed with precisely sized mechanicals and integration with other building and clean energy systems.

October 7, 2019

BF Nagy

The decarbonization of buildings is no longer an aspirational idea. The biggest cities and most progressive states in America, and in the world, have begun to finalize concrete plans to phase out fossil fuels in building systems and on the electricity grid.

Code Classroom

Shower Limit-Stops

Necessary adjustments after changing the hot water system temperature.

October 7, 2019

Ron George

Every year, in the United States, thousands of people suffer serious scald injuries in showers or tub-showers after the hot water system temperature has been adjusted. These injuries can be prevented with the proper controls and adjustments of the maximum temperature limit-stop on each shower valve.

Chicago ASPE Chapter Announces AYP Happy Hour Event

September 23, 2019

The event, sponsored by Elkay, includes two hours of open bar and appetizers at the Flight Club venue in Chicago.

ASPE Boston Chapter Announces Biennial Product Show and Education Seminars

September 18, 2019

The Nov. 12 event is open to engineers, designers, architects, facility managers and specifiers.

TATRO Completes Successful Summer Internship Program

September 18, 2019

Partnering with local universities in Kansas and Colorado, the company has once again trained upcoming graduates for a future in construction management, engineering design, mechanical engineering and mechatronics among others.

ICC-SRCC Expands Solar Water Heater Certification Programs to Include Canadian Standards

September 10, 2019

New certifications assess compliance to the CAN/CSA F378 Solar Collectors and CAN/CSA F379 Packaged Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems, referenced in the National Building Code of Canada.

Report on Proposals Toward Development of 2021 USHGC, USPSHTC Now Available Download

Report on Proposals Toward Development of 2021 USHGC, USPSHTC Now Available to Download

September 10, 2019

IAPMO will begin the Call for Comments on these documents on Oct. 9, when all suggested code amendments/additions/deletions published in the ROP will be available for public review.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1167 Standard

New Jersey Adopts 2018 National Standard Plumbing Code

September 9, 2019

For user convenience, IAPMO will have a separate book available that includes the New Jersey amendments embedded in the body of the text.

Aquatherm Adds Legionella Video to Tech TV Series

September 6, 2019

In this Tech TV video, Jim Paschal, P.E., Chief Technology Officer, Aquatherm North America, evaluates the pros and cons of various chemical and non-chemical Legionella control strategies.

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Reclaiming the water supply

Helping municipalities, industry, and commercial facilities solve water movement and management challenges

September 6, 2019

Water recycling involves reusing treated wastewater for various applications where potable water isn’t required, including irrigation, industrial processes, and even toilet flushing.