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Selecting drainage for construction projects

November 7, 2018

With the advances in floor screed technology, floor build-ups are getting more shallow, often resulting in challenges for plumbers unable to connect up to the pipework using the standard drainage products. This article explores why residential construction projects need a versatile shallow depth drainage solution.

Xylem partners with Water Well Trust to restore clean water to North Carolina neighborhood

November 7, 2018

In response to the rural community’s water crisis, an effective and lasting solution is developed for the Holly Ridge subdivision in Candler, North Carolina.

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Wearable Tech Offers Lee Company’s Techs Real-Time Support

Whether it’s smart glasses or a mobile app, technology helps crews run efficiently and provide up-to-date information to customers.

November 6, 2018

Steve Smith

Data routinely captured by Lee Company techs has helped the service contractor better serve its customers and deal with the industry’s labor shortage.

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Pipe Restoration Method Reduces Disruption for Residents of Senior Communities

Moving out should not be an option for properties that include medical, residential, hospitable and leisure components.

November 6, 2018

Thank the modern times, engineers and innovators for in-place, pipe-lining technologies.

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Women in Energy Holds NYC Event

Guest speaker Judaline Cassidy discusses how her nonprofit teaches girls as young as 6 the benefits of becoming part of the building trades.

November 6, 2018

Steve Smith

Where else except the plumbing industry can a “4-foot 11-inch, black immigrant woman without a college degree earn six figures, plus get a pension, 401k and great benefits?" That’s what Judaline Cassidy asked us after her presentation at the Women in Energy meeting, Aug. 14 at the General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen in Manhattan.

Contractor Stories

Hockey, Writing and Wiring

Don’t forget to pay attention to the electric side of hydronic systems.

November 6, 2018

Stephen Minnich

All I wanted to be when I was a kid was a writer — a sports writer. But not just a sports writer; I wanted to be a beat writer for the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team.

MIFAB Announces New Team Members

November 5, 2018

Dan Condon, Dan Hunt, Ryan Moore and Kevin Wong have joined MIFAB in regional sales manager and specification manager roles.

A. O. Smith Announces Exclusive ENERGY STAR Contractor Locator

A. O. Smith Announces ENERGY STAR Contractor Locator

November 5, 2018

Consumers will be connected to more than 1,000 contractors skilled in installing ENERGY STAR-certified water heaters.

Plumbing, Hydronics Systems and Legionella

ASHRAE Seeks Third Round of Comments on Legionella Guideline 12

November 5, 2018

Guideline 12 is open for a 45-day public review until Dec. 17.

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California High School Goes Tankless

Six Noritz NCC199CDV tankless water heaters were used to replace a malfunctioning boiler.

November 5, 2018

Like any institution, Mater Dei’s success depends on the quality of its people and facilities. So when an old, 1-million BTU boiler began malfunctioning in 2017 and placing the hot water needs of the entire school in jeopardy, officials knew they needed to act.