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ASHRAE Expands Commitment to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

February 3, 2023

ASHRAE announced its unwavering commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions with the launch of its redesigned building decarbonization webpage and the release of a new Building Performance Standards Technical Resource Guide.

International Code Council Receives Building Talent Foundation Industry Champion Award

February 3, 2023

The International Code Council received the award at the International Building Show in Las Vegas.

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Hydronic SIM System Clears Path Where Pioneers Once Walked

The snow- and ice-melt system installed at Utah’s This Is The Place Heritage Park is three times larger than a typical system.

February 3, 2023

Executives of a new historical site in Salt Lake City, concerned with the safety of winter visitors, decided on a hydronic snow- and ice-melt system to alleviate the problem — as well as protecting new concrete from salt damage.

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On-Premises Nitrogen Generation to Address CO2 Supply Concerns for Breweries

As these gases serve similar purposes in brewery processes, replacing one with the other is viable where a specific gas may not be required. Read on to learn about technologies that can aid in this endeavor.

February 3, 2023

With a nationwide shortage of carbon dioxide, breweries are looking at nitrogen substitution for some brewing processes.

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Data-Driven Safer Water

The same level of technologies and controls currently in place in our building’s HVAC systems must be applied to plumbing systems as well.

February 3, 2023

James Dipping PE, CPD, GPD, LEED AP BD+C, ARCSA AP, FASPE

Digitizing information from domestic water systems gives building owners and facility managers immediate awareness of system performance. Data availability helps them operate a successful water management plan, protect building occupants and save money.

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Plumbing Retrofit Upgrade May Not Be as Simple as You Think

Systematically dealing with challenges allows the designer to identify the impacts and provide an efficient, sustainable and cost-effective solution.

February 3, 2023

Building retrofits may require a full or partial redesign of the existing space. Engineers and designers retrofitting a plumbing system must be aware of the many challenges ahead with documentation accuracy, code compliance and correct system sizing.

Women in Leadership

Let Their Light Shine

By opening myself up and asking others, we could come to conclusions and offer solutions together.

February 3, 2023

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Our new columnist describes one facet of her leadership journey: helping others find opportunities to display their knowledge and expertise.

The Future Is Now

The World Needs a Retrofit

We can make history by helping retrofit buildings with systems that increase their value while allowing us to breathe cleaner air.

February 3, 2023

BF Nagy

Contractors and engineers will be on the front lines of the decarbonization and electrification efforts. Start educating yourself today to help build the structures of tomorrow.

Geothermal HVAC

When Does Aquifer Thermal Energy Transfer Work Best?

The system pumps water from an abundant aquifer and runs that earth-temperature water through exchangers in the mechanical room.

February 3, 2023

Jay Egg

This column relates some of the caveats and facilitates the protection of groundwater resources while ensuring the optimal performance of an aquifer thermal energy transfer system.

Code Classroom

Codes and Standards Update

The 2024 International Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code are nearing completion.

February 3, 2023

Ron George

As the 2024 plumbing codes are in the final hearing stages, the next time to propose changes to the codes is for the 2027 versions. Read on to learn about the process of changing our building codes.