The current COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated many weaknesses regarding how we design and construct water systems in our buildings.

"Managing Water Flow in DHWS When Performing Thermal Disinfection" will take place on March 4 at 10 a.m. CST.

To help prevent Legionella bacteria growth and Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks, which is now particularly relevant as buildings reopen following COVID-19 closures, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has sponsored a free, downloadable booklet, Legionella Management in Building Water Systems: The Role of Chlorine Products.

One of my engineering students is taking on this topic for his master’s capstone project; he would appreciate your input.

A broad range of allied trade professionals are invited to join a leading panel of experts — beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. EST — during six weekly panel discussions as they address healthcare design and water safety for Watts Healthcare LIVE.

As schools across the country work to reopen, Intellihot implores K-12 school administrators to take preventative health and safety measures.

ASHRAE’s Building Readiness guidance provides practical information and checklists to help minimize the chance of spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

SPL President Janet Stout, Ph.D., a clinical and environmental biologist with more than 30 years of pioneering research in Legionella, will teach the three-day course.

The guideline is intended for use by owners of human-occupied buildings and those involved in the design, construction, installation, commissioning, management, operation, maintenance, and service of centralized building water systems and components.