Trends

United States Loses Ground in International Energy Efficiency Rankings

U.S. Loses Ground in International Energy Efficiency Rankings

June 26, 2018

Country falls from 8^th place in 2016 to 10^thlatest ranking of energy-consuming countries.

The Future is Now

Sewage in Washington

Technology allows us to reuse heat and cooling energy from drain water and sewage.

June 26, 2018

BF Nagy

Some of the sewage in Washington DC these days has nothing to do with politics and has become quite valuable.

The FPE Corner

Ordinance 18-14: Safety Gaps

Honolulu’s first retrofit fire safety legislation for high-rise apartments leaves room for tragedy.

June 26, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

Honolulu’s first retrofit fire safety legislation for high-rise apartments needs to serve as a building block for the inevitable complete sprinkler mandate that is to come.

Water Closets

The impact of static and dynamic loads in the commercial restroom environment.

June 6, 2018

Interpreting the various load tests and so-called ‘ratings’ that are associated with sanitary fixtures.

The Future is Now

Water is Life

These conservation technologies will help keep you above water.

May 25, 2018

BF Nagy

Consider some of these innovative, quickly growing water conservation technologies to help your business grow.

Facebook Marketplace Now Lets Consumers Hire Home Service Pros

May 24, 2018

'More people ask for recommendations related to home services on Facebook in the U.S. than any other topic.'

Plumbing & Heating Thoughts

The Best Bet to Save Water

Five-year update to major water conservation study says state laws are critical to managing nation’s water resources.

May 24, 2018

Steve Smith

Although plumbing products and building codes help conserve water, states are in the best position to set laws and regulations that will save even more water.

FPE Corner

Tall Timber Buildings

Combining prescriptive measures and performance-based design.

May 24, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

Addressing the tall building question with a reasoned approach of combining prescriptive measures and performance-based design.

ASPE Announces Derreck Kayongo as the 2018 ASPE Convention & Expo Keynote Speaker

May 24, 2018

The 2018 ASPE Convention & Expo is the only event designed to enhance the professional development, technical education, and career growth of plumbing industry practitioners.