In analyzing the savage impact of COVID-19 and its disruption to America’s economy, and peoples’ lives in general, one can’t help making comparisons with previous health disasters and their unexpected shakeup on normality in the United States and abroad.

Amid continued uncertainty over the long-term impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus, oil and gas prices, and the economy in general, Industrial Info Resources has tracked more than $55 billion worth of U.S. capital projects requiring pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) that were planned for completion in the first quarter of 2020. 

The difference between good engineers and great ones is their ability to coordinate systems with the other disciplines on the team.

Exploring the role building codes play in our day-to-day lives, this international campaign raises awareness about building safety and the importance of building codes in making communities safer and more resilient.

Households impacted by contaminated groundwater that desperately require water treatment devices to supply the home with a potable source may now apply for the Household Wells Systems grant, with or without the installation of a new water well system.

"How the Federal COVID-19 Response Impacts Your Business," a webinar co-convened on April 16 by IAPMO and many of its plumbing and mechanical industry partners and led by Glenn Spencer, attracted a large audience of business owners and employees seeking guidance on employment issues precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Code officials, contractors, manufacturers and members of the various organizations are invited to attend the webinar to learn from U.S. Chamber of Commerce experts on several topics.

It’s possible that water left sitting for long periods of time could contain excessive amounts of heavy metals and pathogens concentrated in pipes nationwide, say researchers who have begun a field study on the impact of a pandemic shutdown on buildings.

The changes we’re starting to see now will have a permanent impact on infrastructure when this virus eventually passes — and the commercial restroom is no exception.