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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.

Digital Exclusive: Construction Technologists and Bringing the Fire

February 28, 2019

The typical construction technologist is passionate about making things better for everyone.

Sloan Equips Hotel Zachary With Sustainable Wrigleyville Restrooms

February 28, 2019

As the Official Water Efficiency Partner of the Chicago Cubs, Sloan outfits Wrigley Field with sustainable products – and is providing Hotel Zachary communal lobby restrooms with those same amenities.

Ashley Eusey: Her Career Built On Love of Art and Science

February 28, 2019

Ashlei Williams

Meet Ashley Eusey, PE, LEED AP, GGP, registered architectural engineer at Hoefer Wysocki.

Skilled Labor Fund: Skilled Labor Shortage Still Troubling the Residential Construction Industry

February 27, 2019

The Skilled Labor Fund and its partners presented industry labor shortage challenges and its initiatives to aid in reversing the trends at the 2019 Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas.