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FPE Corner

Maintaining Your Building’s Fire Sprinkler System

NFPA 25 provides requirements ensuring a reasonable degree of fire protection through minimum ITM requirements for water-based fire protection systems.
December 2, 2024
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FPE Corner

Fire Protection for Parking Garages

Engineers should recognize that technology travels much faster than prescriptive codes and standards, and design accordingly.
November 1, 2024

Fire hazards in parking garages are evolving, particularly with the introduction of hybrid and electric vehicles. However, most involve vehicles with internal combustion engines. This column proposes alternative design criteria for garage fire protection systems.


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Feature

Troubleshooting New Construction HVAC and Plumbing Projects

The best results occur when we plan our activities with intentionality and do not take shortcuts to a quick fix.
October 2, 2024
Plumbing engineer Justin Bowker says that for new plumbing and HVAC projects, it is crucial to approach problem-solving intentionally: understand design intent and conditions, use data loggers for intermittent issues, and differentiate between system and equipment problems with expert input.


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Time To Ditch Those Pesky Customers: Another Drain Cleaning Tools Survival Guide

October 2, 2024

OK, admit it. How often have you heard plumbing and drain cleaning pros blame customers for them not completing their work on time – or for simply not completing their work in a professional manner?


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Legal Pipeline

Don’t Be a Discovery Doofus

Take document drudgery seriously or be prepared to pay the price.
October 2, 2024
Steven Nudelman

In litigation, courts view the failure to take discovery obligations seriously, such as failing to preserve electronically stored information.


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Feature

How PHCPPros Can Prepare for Deepfake Attacks

AI-generated deepfake videos, photos and audio files can spread misinformation very fast.
September 2, 2024

AI-generated deepfake videos, photos and audio files can spread misinformation very fast.


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Feature

How Plumbers Can Thrive Amidst Advancing Technology

While personal connections remain unbeatable, technology can still enhance customer service.
September 2, 2024

While the core competencies for home service contractors remain almost untouchable, there are some advancing technologies that complement the industry and can even strengthen it. 


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CONTRACTOR STORIES

Taking Care of Your Team

Run a company you’d like to work for.
September 2, 2024
Tom Soukup

Back in November of 2023, I discussed building a team, or at least my approach to building a team.  This month, I’d like to cover keeping that team together. 


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Feature

Future-Proofing Hospitality Bathrooms

Plumbing material and design considerations for durable, efficient and user-friendly commercial bathrooms.
September 2, 2024

Plumbing material and design considerations for durable, efficient and user-friendly commercial bathrooms help ensure longevity and easy maintenance. 


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Collaborative Health Care Design

Best Practices for Using a Pressure-Sustaining Control Valve

Accurate sizing, material compatibility, proper installation, regular maintenance and performance monitoring will optimize overall system performance.
September 2, 2024
John Gregory

Discover the critical role pressure-sustaining control valves play in maintaining stable pressure levels in water distribution and health-care systems. Learn key considerations and best practices for selecting, installing and maintaining these valves to optimize system performance. 


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