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Case Study

A Peach of a Project

PP-R pipe plays a sweet role in bringing new comfort to the residents of a high-rise condominium building.

March 4, 2019

PP-R pipe plays a sweet role in bringing new comfort to the residents of a high-rise condominium building.

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The Big Game: 2019 AHR Expo

Annual show warms up Atlanta with large crowds before its Super Bowl hosting.

March 4, 2019

Ashlei Williams

Technology such as the Internet of Things and building automation control are trends that will be the focus for exhibitors over the next year.

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Smart Cities and Water Reuse

For smart cities to become a functioning reality, water treatment and reuse must be part of the equation.

March 4, 2019

For smart cities to become a functioning reality, water treatment and reuse must be part of the equation.

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Rainwater Harvesting on a Superblock Scale

St. Paul soccer stadium uses a rainwater catchment system to manage water resources sustainably.

March 4, 2019

FPE Corner

Are Sprinklers Required? — Reprised

Many provisions in the IBC and IFC pertain to fire sprinklers, not only those in IBC Chapter 9.

March 4, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

This is an outline of many areas in the codes where sprinklers are required or used to take advantage of the many trade-offs giving architects and builders flexibility in the design and construction of a building.

The Future is Now

Geothermal Emerges from the Underground

The technology’s use is increasing around the world in more innovative ways.

March 4, 2019

BF Nagy

The technology’s use is increasing around the world in more innovative ways to save on heating and cooling costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality.

Code Classroom

ASHRAE, NSF Develop Water Safety Standard for Building Systems

The new standard will reference ASHRAE 188 for control of the Legionella bacteria.

March 4, 2019

Ron George

The new standard will reference ASHRAE 188 for control of the Legionella bacteria.

Webstone Differential Pressure By-Pass Valve

March 1, 2019

DPBVs maintain system performance and efficiency in zoned systems with fixed-speed pumps.

Providence Utility Offers Zero Interest Loans to Replace Lead Lines

March 1, 2019

Providence Water will also ensure that the public side of the lead service line is automatically replaced at no cost whenever a homeowner replaces his/her private side of the lead service line.