“It’s exciting to see the progress. It’s been exciting for me to see how people have grown and how I believe we’re making this world a better place.”

The Smithsonian Institution’s Bird House at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute underwent a six-year, $69 million project to upgrade the space with efficient water systems and an innovative HVAC design. More than 170 individual birds representing 70-plus species are on view.

Domestic hot water accounts for more than 25% of all scald burns in children. Ron George discusses the codes and standards covering hot water temperatures and how temperature-actuated mixing valves help prevent scalding issues.

This restructuring allows the company to pivot its operations. 

In his role, Dal Pozzo will lead sales efforts across a strategic region for the plumbing channel and select states for the glass channel.

In a move that underscores its commitment to diversity and innovation, SharkBite has entered a seminal partnership with Women in Plumbing & Piping (WiPP).

Watts has announced “Product Sustainability: Critical Product Development Information to Keep up with a Changing Marketplace,” an ASPE- and AIA-accredited webinar worth 0.1 CEU and 1 AIA LU|HSW respectively.

A. O. Smith has announced that Dave Warren, senior vice president, president, and general manager of North America Water Heating, will retire on April 1.

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Jim Simas became president of Emerson Swan, succeeding his brother George, who will continue in his role as president of the Swan Group.