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Buildings, Water and Legionella Growth

Water systems and medical devices in health-care settings can contribute to bacteria growth if not cleaned and maintained properly.

November 4, 2019

Ron George

Legionellosis is associated with two clinically and epidemiologically distinct illnesses: Legionnaires’ Disease, which is typically characterized by fever, myalgia or muscle pain, cough and clinical or radiographic pneumonia; and Pontiac fever, a milder illness without pneumonia.

NBC Affiliate Features Liberty Pumps in Small Business Spotlight

November 1, 2019

During the interview, Liberty Pumps President Robyn Brookhart and CEO Charlie Cook discuss the company's origins, culture and growth, including the evolution of its products.

Hubbell Celebrates "Women of Hubbell with 2020 Vision"

October 30, 2019

The company has spotlighted Samantha Chirico, Danielle Swanson, Amy Rodia and Laura Reid for their accomplishments.

T&S Brass Wins South Carolina State Manufacturing Award for Excellence

October 30, 2019

The company received the Transformation and Operations Excellence Award at the 2019 Salute to Manufacturing Awards.

Superior Boiler Announces Management Position Changes

October 30, 2019

Nick LeJeune has been named vice president, sales and marketing, and Don Whitman has been named vice president, general manager of the company's Richmond, Virginia-based industrial watertube division.

Michelle Knight, Lubrizol Advanced Materials

She Knows Science: Meet Michelle Knight

Michelle Knight, Lubrizol Advanced Materials

October 30, 2019

Ashlei Williams

Michelle Knight, Lubrizol Advanced Materials

SFA SANIFLO Appoints Teresa Cardona as Marketing and Communications Manager for North America

October 28, 2019

Cardona will be responsible for developing communications strategies that further promote SANIFLO'S mission, products and services.

IAPMO Makes Three Tentative Interim Amendments (TIA) Available for Public Comment

October 25, 2019

A TIA to the 2018 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and two TIAs to the 2018 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) are being submitted for public comment.

ASHRAE Announces Certified HVAC Designer Launch

ASHRAE Releases Expanded, Revised Version of Standard 90.1

October 25, 2019

Energy Efficiency Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings contains more than 100 changes from the 2016 version, including numerous energy-saving measures.

IAPMO Seeks UMC Legionella Task Group Members

October 25, 2019

The scope of the group is to develop recommendations and guidance to assist in the control and intervention of Legionella associated with mechanical systems and equipment, determine the methods available to address Legionella exposure risk to public health and safety, and explore related issues.