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PMI CEO Kerry Stackpole Named to Federal Advisory Committee

June 7, 2022

Stackpole has been named to the Industry Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC) 8, a federal advisory committee that covers building materials and forest products.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Proclaims CALEFFI DAY

June 6, 2022

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson proclaimed Thursday, May 19, 2022, to be CALEFFI DAY throughout the City of Milwaukee.

McGuire Integral Check Valve Receives IAPMO Certification for Backflow Protection

June 6, 2022

The ICV Defender angle stop is a spring-actuated integral check valve that was introduced in July of 2020 to address cross-connection contamination and backflow.

Watts Launches Leak Detection Training Promotion

June 6, 2022

From June 1-30, Watts customers can earn Double Tokens towards free lifestyle merchandise by completing any of the 28 leak detection training modules on Watts Works Online.

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2022 Tankless Water Heater Report: No Sign of Slowing Down

As consumers demand more innovation and efficiency, tankless water heater manufacturers are ready and willing to heed the call.

June 3, 2022

Linda Noir

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How Safe Is Your Mechanical Room?

We need a national combustible gas leak detection code.

June 3, 2022

Combustible gas leaks cause explosions every year, resulting in loss of life and property.

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From Blueprints to Buildings: Simplifying Fire Sprinkler System Installations

New toolsets simplify the design process, allowing users to easily and accurately quote, design, stock list and fabricate BIM projects faster.

June 3, 2022

Computer-aided design for building systems is transitioning from AutoCAD to building information modeling software.

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The Evolution of Mechanical Room Design

Step back to see the big picture, define the systems, then advocate for an optimized solution in harmony with the building and its programs.

June 3, 2022

Lowell Manalo

Engineers must balance building program elements with MEP systems when designing a mechanical room. Planning and early communication with the architect are crucial for project success.

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Cannabis Grow Facility Design 101, Part 2: Water Usage

Engage the local water utility early to understand water quality issues and ensure capacity is available for the proposed project.

June 3, 2022

An adequate and quality water supply is crucial for indoor cannabis farming operations.

Collaborative Health Care Design

Hospital Emergency Water Needs

To calculate how much water to store and how big the emergency water storage tank should be, start with the gallons/day/bed measurement.

June 3, 2022

John Gregory

In an emergency where water will be limited, it is critical for hospitals and other medical facilities to have enough emergency water on hand for four days.