Building performance during an emergency event is highly reliant on the accurate design and reliable operation of automatic sprinkler systems on of the account exceptions, reductions or omission of other design elements these systems permit.

Can a general contractor, who has suffered only economic harm, recover in negligence against an architect, with whom the contractor has no contractual relationship?

Pssst! Want to know a secret? It’s not going to be that hard to construct clean energy homes at scale.

Make sure to review manufacturers’ testing reports before attempting verification on-site as they will shed light on potential failed final tests.

A continued summary of significant revisions of the International Plumbing Code: water supply, and shower and bathtub valves.

Without a change in human behavior, what can be done to prevent these sewage clogs? One solution is to install a dual-shafted sewage grinder in the sewer line.

The organization is seeking volunteers with technical background in plumbing and mechanical systems and specific knowledge of plumbing pipe lining and rehabilitation systems — such as jurisdictional authorities, testing lab and educational facility representatives, as well as manufacturing experts.

The unprecedented $2 trillion economic relief package negotiated by the White House and Congress addresses many of the concerns of plumbing industry professionals expressed in a letter sent to elected officials by IAPMO CEO GP Russ Chaney earlier in March.

The association has expressed its appreciation to Washington D.C. and the 23 states that thus far have heeded the industry's call for "essential business" status during this health crisis.

We would like to know how you are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.