Active listening — not only hearing but listening — is a skill that helps us understand the needs of our clients, coworkers, family and friends. In a business relationship, that translates to using empathy to be aware of and sensitive to the thoughts and feelings of others.

BF Nagy describes his trip from Seattle to San Francisco in a Tesla and debunks some myths about electric vehicles and our electric grid. In addition, he explains how EVs use bidirectional charging and telematics to support grid reliability.

How fire sprinkler piping is arranged affects the system through water flow changes, system calculations and components used. Installation requirements for any sprinkler system can be found in NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. 

Supplying oxygen to a hospital on a tiny Pacific island takes research and clear communication with the client. John Gregory describes just such a project he was involved with. 

In part 4 of commissioning/troubleshooting domestic hot water systems, Ron George discusses how long it takes hot water to get to all fixtures, temperature limit stops, water heater thermostats, digital mixing valves, water flow velocity, and balancing water conservation with health and safety.

The Water Quality Research Foundation has issued a request for concept papers (RFCP) under its research grant program.

The ACHP Policy Statement follows an October 2023 White House launch of a new guidebook to facilitate commercial to residential conversions to address post-pandemic office vacancies.

ASPE is pleased to announce that once again NIBCO is sponsoring its famous Sunday Night Party at the 2024 ASPE Convention & Expo.

This milestone attendance, representing more than 100 countries and the highest level since 2009, reflects the bullish outlook of the residential construction industry.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced an agreement to extend the co-location of the International Builders' Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for four years through 2030.