From decades past, going back to the 1980s, the United States has seen its manufacturing sector deteriorate by 48,000 factories.

A market downturn in the construction industry is coming; however, it’s not likely until after 2020. Construction industry members and observers know a decline is inevitable with market growth continuing too long to last.

Being part of a larger collective provides strength in numbers, as well as partnerships for growth and success.

For more than a century Erb Co. has served its community of customers by bringing its best foot forward, every day. This year, the wholesaler of plumbing, heating, PVF, and air conditioning equipment and supplies celebrates 120 years in business while maintaining the very values its founders opened the doors with in 1900. 

Just a few months back, Zurn introduced its Specifier of the Year contest for the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. The contest recognizes professionals applying digital tools to streamline plumbing specification process workflow, scheduling and project sharing. 

I’m a solar engineer – not a mechanical one. That’s one reason that I found out the hard way that designing domestic hot water (DHW) production and distribution systems for multifamily buildings is a lot harder than designing a single-family residential system. 

This is the continuation of a series of columns covering only the code changes that were approved as submitted from 2018 to the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) change hearings.

The official appointment means PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia can now offer certification to SNI 0039:2013 for domestic and overseas manufacturers of steel pipes.

Color-changing faucets, customization, integrated technology and innovative surfaces were among top selections.

Presentations will focus on advancements in material development, research findings, case studies, non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and other areas concerning plastic pipe.