Depending on the application, the chemical resistance of thermoplastic piping materials may be the most important factor in piping design criteria.

Three engineers discuss the spec development process, presenting specs to owners and contractors, challenging conflicting or inaccurate information, and editing specs if needed.

At a time when food prices are hiking nationally, smarter agriculture systems can produce more food, with less cost and lower environmental impact. That’s smart farming.

To ensure the health and safety of building occupants, proper design, installation and operation of a potable water system are paramount. Plumbing designers can play an important role in this process.

A rundown of the products, education sessions and special events for this year’s trade show.

Happy 2019 and welcome to a time when it’s difficult to tell fact from fancy, “messaging” from reality and results from wish lists — especially for those still in a celebratory haze following New Year festivities. It might be my only opportunity to find a few believers for some of the more creative among my industry predictions. 

Fuel gas systems can be a safe and economical choice for space heating, water heating or process applications if designed, installed and maintained properly.

At the writing of the column, the death toll in the Camp Fire is 84 people with 475 people missing. It has burned more than 250 square miles and destroyed more than 14,000 homes.

Integrating the right components is the key to advancing innovative designs.

The home water supply control system helps homeowners prevent water damage, leaks and unnecessary waste, and better understand their water use.