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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public, private or combined water sources require careful evaluation and maintenance to meet the flow, pressure and quality demands of a fire sprinkler system.
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.
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.
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.