Mechanical

ASHRAE Releases Revised Version of Data Center Standard

December 13, 2019

Energy Standard for Data Centers establishes the minimum energy-efficiency requirements for the design and operation of data centers, with special consideration to their unique load requirements compared to other buildings.

ACCA and LifeSaver Mobile Announce Exclusive Member Benefit

December 13, 2019

An exclusive ACCA membership rate has been established so more ACCA members can help mitigate risk in their companies.

Emerson Promotes Leadership within Professional Tools Business for Pipe and Electrical Solutions Group

December 13, 2019

Justin King has been named vice president of engineering and Rob Trefz has been named vice president of marketing.

Contractor Gets Jail Sentence for Trench Deaths

December 13, 2019

Steve Smith

Otto and Atlantic had two prior Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations in 2007 and again in 2012 for failing to utilize trench safety precautions

HVR Magazine Names Armstrong Pump Manager "Product of the Year"

December 11, 2019

This marks the second year in a row Armstrong product solutions have captured the award.

Teaching Girls They Can Be Plumbers Too

December 10, 2019

SupplyHouse.com featured Tools & Tiaras Inc. in a unique episode of their Trade Life Series focusing on teaching girls about the trades through a one-week summer camp program.

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Plastics Industry: Don’t Turn Clock Back on Innovation

Three trade groups share concerns over ‘unsubstantiated offensive’ on plastic piping.

December 9, 2019

Plastic pipe began as a technical innovation of the 1950s, used to rebuild Europe after World War II. These materials advanced, gained acceptance and then became the norm.

IAPMO Publishes IAPMO/ISO 30500 as National Adoption Standard for US and Canada

December 6, 2019

The standard specifies general safety and performance requirements for design and testing, as well as sustainability considerations, for non-sewered sanitation systems (NSSS).

Emerging Water Technology Symposium Announces Call for Abstracts

Plumbing, Mechanical Industry and Water Efficiency Leaders to Co-Convene 2020 EWTS

December 5, 2019

The event will gather plumbers, contractors, engineers, manufacturers, water efficiency experts, and academia to introduce new technologies for the plumbing industry and discuss policy initiatives.