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Thought Leadership

The Corner Booth at the Local Dairy Queen: A Leadership Lesson for 2026

Meaningful connections are essential for team trust and success.
February 2, 2026
Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Jill Imig draws on lessons from her grandfather’s Dairy Queen corner booth to illustrate why meaningful human connection and visibility remain the most powerful tools in a leader’s arsenal.


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FPE Corner

Preventing Issues with CPVC Fire Protection Installations

Use only compatible products, offer proper contractor training and maintain strict adherence to manufacturer guidelines to ensure long-term system performance and safety.
February 2, 2026

Lici Resch explores the 50-year legacy of CPVC in fire protection, debunking flammability myths while highlighting the critical need for chemical compatibility and expert installation to ensure system longevity.


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Feature

Designing Modular Geothermal and Hydronic Systems for Simpler, Lower-Risk Installation

Standardized, repeatable designs can scale innovation and make geothermal systems a mainstream solution for sustainable building design.
January 5, 2026
Albert Wallace

This article explores how modular design, hydraulic separation, and advanced controls can transform geothermal systems from incremental efficiency gains into scalable, high-performance solutions for commercial and residential buildings.


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Feature

From Design to Operation: Writing Control Sequences That Work

Control sequences should evolve based on lessons learned, feedback from commissioning and operational realities. When well written, they reflect your team’s values: clarity, collaboration and continuous improvement.
January 5, 2026

Clear, well-written HVAC control sequences are the critical link between design intent and real-world system performance, ensuring DDC programming, commissioning, and long-term building operation succeed as intended.


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Collaborative Health Care Design

ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 Water for the Processing of Medical Devices

The standard helps plumbing engineers design one of the most critical water systems in a hospital.
January 5, 2026

This article explains why ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 has become a de facto enforceable standard and offers practical design guidance for plumbing engineers to ensure compliant water systems in hospital sterile processing departments.


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FPE Corner

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Sprinkler Protection of Storage Occupancies, Part 2

High-piled storage protection is an intimidating task. However, by breaking it down into simpler steps, it becomes a much easier path to a confident, accurate design.
January 5, 2026

This in-depth guide breaks down NFPA 13 requirements for high-piled storage, helping fire protection designers confidently select the right sprinkler systems for complex storage occupancies.


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FPE Corner

Back to Basics: Water Supplies

Public, private or combined water sources require careful evaluation and maintenance to meet the flow, pressure and quality demands of a fire sprinkler system.
November 3, 2025
Victoria B. Valentine, P.E.

A reliable water supply is the lifeblood of every fire sprinkler system—learn how to ensure yours is ready when it matters most.


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Legal Pipeline

The Limits of a Contractual Waiver of Consequential Damages

Direct damages, which naturally result from a breach, are not waived even with an express contractual clause.
October 1, 2025
Steven Nudelman

I represent various industry players in construction contract negotiations and, invariably, at least one party wants a “waiver of consequential damages” clause in the agreement. 


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FPE Corner

Clear the Pipe: A Guide to Fire Sprinkler System Drainage

Coordinating drain locations and discharge points with plumbing engineers and architects ensures water is safely diverted, preventing damage and maintaining system reliability.
October 1, 2025

Proper drainage is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of fire sprinkler and standpipe system design—Eugene Green, PE, explores essential coordination strategies to prevent water damage and ensure fire protection systems operate effectively when needed.


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FPE Corner

How Does NFPA 13 Address Idle Pallet Storage?

Proper protection schemes tailored to wood and plastic pallets are essential to ensure effective fire control in various building types and storage configurations.
August 24, 2025

Idle pallets may seem harmless, but without proper sprinkler system design, they can become the most dangerous fire hazard in your building—here’s how the 2025 NFPA 13 addresses that risk.


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