From rainwater harvesting to geothermal systems and smart leak detection, John A. Mullen explores how cutting-edge plumbing strategies are reshaping sustainable design in 2025 to meet the challenges of climate change, efficiency, and public health.

The announcement marks a significant strategic milestone in national efforts to modernize and strengthen the built environment supporting America’s federal missions.

This advancement underscores Weil-McLain’s commitment to delivering sustainable heating options and driving environmental progress in the industry.

Heat pump water heaters started from early refrigeration ideas in the 1700s. They saw slow growth mid-1900s but struggled due to cheap fuels and tech issues.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has officially opened online registration and housing for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction trade show in the world. 

Austin’s tallest building, the 74-story Waterline, uses PEX and CPVC piping to boost energy efficiency, cut installation costs by 20%, and meet LEED Gold goals—earning Project of the Year honors.

What does it take to build the world’s first stadium for a professional women’s soccer team? At CPKC Stadium, sustainable plumbing, smart drainage, and innovative design come together to redefine game day — and green building — in Kansas City.

The first LEED v5 projects represent a diverse set of building types across sectors and around the world, highlighting the global adaptability, broad adoption and ease of use of the LEED rating system.

The new office serves as a regional base for its two subsidiaries: Henderson Engineers, whose focus is building systems design, and Henderson Building Solutions, which specializes in design-build construction management and commissioning.

Outdated ground heat exchanger (GHEX) design methods are driving up costs and complexity in ground-source heat pump (GSHP) systems.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.