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Dad! I Have to Go to the Bathroom

In an ideal world, family bathrooms would be more prevalent, but usually there isn’t enough space for them.

August 6, 2019

It’s an expression parents have heard millions of times: “Dad! I have to go to the bathroom.” A sudden flash of panic hits your face. Your brain immediately goes into overdrive to begin your assessment of the situation.

The Future is Now

R-744 in Ultra-Cold Climates

Seward, Alaska, is at the forefront of large-scale trans-critical heat pump systems using C02 refrigerant.

August 6, 2019

BF Nagy

Crazy weather has become the norm everywhere, which is part of the reason for the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment, under which nations have agreed to move toward natural, global-warming-friendly refrigerants.

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Texas Plumbing Board Gets Extension, Senate Takes on Forever Chemicals

An executive order extends the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and the plumbing licensing law until 2021.

August 6, 2019

Ron George

On June 13, 2019, Gov. Abbott issued an executive order to extend the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and the plumbing licensing law until 2021 to allow the next legislature to consider the issue. The plumbing industry needs to ensure their elected officials are educated on the topic and address this issue properly in the next legislative session.

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A Downtown Ambient Geothermal Main

A small Iowa town trades natural gas for ground-source heat to fuel its district heating and cooling project.

August 6, 2019

Jay Egg

As part of the contributions needed to be made toward the elimination of combustion heating, “beneficial electrification” is becoming the clear choice. With proper education, consumers can come to see that it's a significant step forward toward modernization to be “all electric.”

ASHRAE Resources Can Help Reduce the Risk of Legionella

August 2, 2019

In 2018, ASHRAE published a revised edition of Standard 188, which designers and building operators can use to help establish water management plans specific to the systems in particular buildings, campuses or health care facilities.

Zurn Introduces First Annual Specifier of the Year Contest

August 1, 2019

Those interested can enter to win from Aug. 1 through Sept. 30, 2019.

2019 ASPE Tech Symposium Announces Exciting New Speakers on Trending Topics

August 1, 2019

Forty professional development sessions are available at this year's event for individuals at all levels, providing numerous opportunities for career growth.

2019 Edition of ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 16000 Now Available

August 1, 2019

Series 16000-2019 provides minimum performance criteria, identified by industry consensus, for plumbing inspectors, mechanical system inspectors, plumbing plans examiners and mechanical plans examiners.

Empowering Women in Industry to Host Awards Gala After 2019 Conference

July 30, 2019

Empowering Women in Industry will be honoring 11 inspiring women at the gala in several categories, including Engineer of the Year, Tradeswoman of the Year, and Mentor of the Year.

Why T&S plumbing fixtures are a fit for hospitals?

July 30, 2019

A newly constructed hospital in North Carolina was facing the same unique concerns and specialized plumbing needs that affect all healthcare facilities — protecting the safety and health of patients, providers, visitors, staff and the greater community.