If you care about the future of the plumbing manufacturing industry and want to enhance your capabilities for dealing with the changes ahead, the 2018 PMI Conference is the place to be.

Going beyond the wage gap conversation.

Cities and states continue to decide what standard — Article 12C, Title 22 and NSF 350 — will work best for its residents. Regardless of the successes that these standards have thus far enjoyed, the goal should still be to create a single, standardized platform through which industry (and the public) can better understand the requirements imposed on them, as well as the potential risks of any onsite wastewater reuse system.

While plumbing leaks are a simple fact of life, the damage caused by them is almost completely preventable. Take these steps to protect your clients from the destructive effects of leaking water.

We have learned much about controlling the growth and spread of Legionella bacteria in water systems. Health-care facilities are especially vulnerable. ASHRAE-compliant water management programs can reduce the risk for Legionella and other pathogens in their water systems.

To achieve comfort and efficiency in a hot water distribution system, many plumbing engineers are incorporating hot water recirculation systems into their designs. But to reap the benefits of such a system, balancing valves must be incorporated into design considerations.

These rising stars in the plumbing engineering industry are on the right track to make a meaningful impact.

Justin Wroblewski, CPDT, age 29 is a plumbing design technician and Coordinator at AMS Mechanical, Chicago. He is recognized as one of Plumbing Engineer's Top 10 in Their 20s and here's why...