As Aristotle famously said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” The same rings true when managing a building’s plumbing system.

In this installment of the AD Report, Randy Lee, AD’s president of the HVAC Division, reached out to Pat Newland, marketing director of AD owner/member Hercules Industries, headquartered in Denver. 

East End Plumbing Supply has been a cornerstone of the Louisville area since 1973, providing contractors, home builders, and DIY customers with years of industry experience and a deep understanding of the latest trends and innovations.

Take a peek at some good-looking mobile training trailers decked out with manufacturers' products and innovative technologies.

Like ancient gladiators, contractors must exhibit weapons  (technical prowess) and armor (business acumen) to succeed. Understanding true costs, pricing services properly and running a business profitably will win the day. 

Research from the Plastics Pipe Institute notes that chlorine dioxide is much more aggressive on plumbing distribution systems, even at low levels. Specifiers and designers should use caution when considering its use as a chemical disinfectant to treat water for Legionella or other pathogens. 

The Oxford Hotel in Denver guts its outdated boilers and water heaters in favor of modern technology. Can it keep the hotel’s historic character while also improving total performance and helping achieve sustainability goals?

Today’s office break rooms focus on comfort, relaxation and a sense of community. Plumbing engineers must understand the client and the design teams’ vision as they are paramount to the cohesive design of these spaces.

The new 1.1-million-square-foot terminal at the Kansas City International Airport replaces five-decade-old horseshoe-shaped terminals. Plumbing designers incorporated all-gender restrooms into the space, as well as men’s and women’s facilities. Read on to hear the other innovative ideas Henderson Engineers used.