Americans continue to have elevated expectations for washroom cleanliness and maintenance. Touchless fixtures are a must as people; all-in-one handwashing systems fulfill that requirement and reduce maintenance.

The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute estimated that high-efficiency, gas-fired appliances expel an astounding 9 billion gallons of acidic condensate annually in this country. This substance can harm infrastructure, the local sewage system and the environment.

This case deals with arbitration and interprets certain provisions of a standard contract document published by the American Institute of Architects. While it involved a construction contract, the principles are also applicable to design professional contracts.

A geo-exchange system either extracts energy from the ground for heating or pumps it back into the ground for cooling. Energy companies and large construction firms can use this technology to help decarbonize our buildings and remain profitable. BF Nagy describes a few such North American projects in this month’s column.

An explanation of the common valve types and valve components used in commercial and industrial construction, along with applications for use. 

Sloan has expanded and enhanced its BIM offering to provide engineers and architects with greater product resources, along with the highest quality 3D models for designing and rendering commercial restrooms.

The competitions recognize the exceptional talents and problem-solving skills of students in HVAC&R, building sciences, and engineering.

ASTM International's thermal measurements committee (E37) is developing a proposed standard that describes a reliable technique for investigating the thermal transport properties of materials.

Replacing our "Millennials On The Move" listing, we've expanded our annual young professional feature to spotlight those age 40 and under who are making a mark in plumbing, heating, cooling and piping.