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January 2023

Volume: 51
Edition: 1

In this month’s issue, we feature our annual industry report. Economist Michael Guckes from ConstructConnect provides insight into the challenges and bright spots affecting the PHCP industry in 2023. 

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2023 Industry Outlook

The new year will bring new challenges to contend with. However, working smarter rather than harder will allow you to find the opportunities that are out there.
January 3, 2023
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Industry business leaders will need new strategies this year that substantially differ from the COVID-19-driven decision-making of the last two years. While a recession is possible, some economists predict a mild recession through this June.


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A Golden Celebration

Looking back at our history with Plumbing Engineer’s Chairman Tom Brown.
January 6, 2023
Amalia Deligiannis
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Tom Brown, former publisher of Plumbing Engineer, reflects on 45 years of steering a course for the magazine toward business success. Read on to discover how the publication has evolved over the past five decades.


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2023 AHR Expo Preview: HVACR in Hotlanta

A peek into what to expect at this year’s show at the Georgia World Congress Center
January 6, 2023
Amalia Deligiannis
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The 2023 AHR Expo is heading to Atlanta next month — discover new HVACR products and technologies from 1,736 exhibitors and learn about trends continuing to affect the industry: decarbonization, electrification, indoor air quality, workforce development and retention, and refrigerant mandates.


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Jobsite Visits: How to Prepare and What to Look For

This practice is an essential part of delivering a quality project that meets your client’s goals — and can be a valuable learning experience.
January 6, 2023
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Spending time at construction sites is essential to delivering a quality project to your clients. This attention to detail often strengthens your relationship with them, makes you a better engineer and helps win repeat work from them.


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Designing Heat Pump Water Heating Systems

Part 2 of this series focuses on matching heat pumps with piping systems for hot water storage to increase efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
January 3, 2023
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Once a designer has selected the best heat source for the heat pump, the next step is determining whether to use a multipass or single-pass heat pump. In Part 2 of this series, you’ll also learn how to size hot water storage for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions.


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No More Flooded Basements

An automatic shut-off valve installed on your clients’ water heaters will give them peace of mind — and save them money.
January 6, 2023
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Specifying or installing a water shut-off valve for your clients’ water heaters can save them time, money and aggravation. Read on to discover how this valve can also shut off the gas supply and water flow.
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The Future is Now

Emissions-Free in ‘23

It seems as if more construction professionals and industry organizations understand the need to quickly shift to low-emission buildings.
January 6, 2023
BF Nagy
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As energy-efficient technologies such as heat pumps, rooftop solar and home batteries, and electric vehicle sales are increasing, it seems that more U.S. consumers are supporting decarbonization initiatives.


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Diesel-Driven Fire Pump Systems: Fuel Tank Sizing

A smaller-sized fuel tank will fit in a room easier, present a lower fire hazard, and cost less in equipment and fuel.
January 6, 2023
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The 2022 edition of NFPA 25 modified the formula to determine the capacity of the fuel storage tank for diesel-driven fire pump systems. Read on to discover the rationale behind the technical committee’s actions. 


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How Fast Should We Move Away from Fossil-Fuel Dependency?

I suggest we make reductions at a steady and controlled pace so we don’t go so fast that we miss the sharp turn and go over the cliff
January 6, 2023
Ron George
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With people moving full-speed ahead on decarbonization and electrification of our building stock, not enough consideration has been given to the electric grid’s capacity.


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Collaborative Health Care Design

The Case for Vacuum Waste Systems

The water savings for such systems make them preferable to traditional approaches using gravity.
January 6, 2023
John Gregory
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With many western and southwestern states experiencing severe drought, conserving water is more relevant than ever. Read on to discover how to save water in hospitals by changing water closet waste systems.


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