The concept is simple: Smoother pipe creates less friction loss, which possibly can allow smaller pipe sizes costing less in materials and labor.

One statistic frequently quoted is that about 40 percent of our unhealthy global greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings, including industrial structures.

Older existing facilities can be complex in the way they have expanded over the years — piping systems exceeding their limits, adding valves for bypass abilities, replacing and updating equipment. The list goes on.

This month I am taking a break from covering the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code updates to cover some upcoming events and news in the code, standard and legislative areas. 

The foundation provided access to clean, safe, and sustainable water and sanitation solutions within the remote communities of Sutherland in South Africa, Chikuluma, Malawi, and in Mongu, Zambia. 

Proposals accepted by the technical committee will appear in the 2024 NSPC.

In his new role, Young will ensure that as the nature of business and the industry changes, UMC will maintain its position as an industry leader by building efficiency, quality, safety, and resilience into the company’s processes.

Effective Jan.1, 2022, the 2012 International Building Code and International Residential Code will be the statewide municipal statutory codes in Texas.

The conference, held June 28-30, saw 970 virtual global registrants exploring topics related to critical environments, building operation and maintenance, and plant and animal environments.

ASHRAE's 2021-22 president is Mick Schwedler, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, LEED AP.