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Plumbing Engineer

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December 2025

Volume: 53
Edition: 12

On behalf of the PHCPPros team, congratulations to Karl Caouette, CPD, at Henderson Engineers, this year’s Plumbing Engineer of the Year. In addition, contributor Robert Thompson examines the practical application of geothermal resources. 

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2025 Plumbing Engineer of the Year: Karl Caouette

Congratulations to Karl Caouette, CPD, Plumbing Technical Director at Henderson Engineers, an empathetic, technical leader.
December 1, 2025
Amalia Deligiannis

From an aspiring architect to Plumbing Engineer of the Year, Karl Caouette shares how mentorship, technical passion and a people-first mindset shaped his remarkable career in plumbing engineering.


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The Practical Application of Geothermal Resources

Geothermal systems can significantly improve building energy efficiency, especially in climates with balanced heating and cooling demands; proper system design and modeling help maximize sustainability.
December 1, 2025

Geothermal systems, when paired with the right climate and building programs, can turn waste heat into year-round efficiency, offering a powerful path to reduced energy use, resilience and sustainable design.


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Using a New Model Specification for Ground-Source Geothermal Piping Systems

Avoid confusion and costly mistakes when specifying piping materials with PPI MS-7.
December 1, 2025
Lance MacNevin PEng

Ground-source heat pump systems depend on durable, properly specified plastic piping, and the new PPI MS-7 model specification helps engineers ensure the right materials, standards and installation practices are used for reliable, long-term geothermal performance.


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Demystifying Geotechnical Reports

By focusing on key sections and collaborating with the project team, engineers can mitigate risks such as high groundwater and expansive soils, ensuring safe and cost-effective designs.
December 1, 2025

Understanding geotechnical reports is essential for plumbing engineers, as groundwater, soil conditions and subsurface risks directly impact below-grade systems and require careful coordination with structural, civil and geotechnical teams to ensure reliable, damage-free designs.


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Geothermal HVAC

The Billion-Gallon Opportunity: How Geothermal Exchange Can Solve the Refinery Water Crisis

With financial incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act, this technology not only mitigates environmental and operational risks but also creates opportunities for refineries to become community energy assets.
November 3, 2025
Jay Egg and Mimi Egg

As refineries confront mounting heat and water challenges, geothermal exchange is emerging as a game-changing solution that can slash water use, boost resiliency and turn industrial waste heat into a valuable community asset.



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Addressing Nitrous Oxide as a Greenhouse Gas, Part 2

By shifting to portable delivery systems, implementing gas capture solutions and exploring sustainable sedation methods, the healthcare industry is working to balance patient care with environmental responsibility.
December 1, 2025
John Gregory

As healthcare confronts the climate impact of nitrous oxide, hospitals are turning to new technologies, alternative anesthetics and smarter processes to cut emissions while maintaining safe, effective patient care.


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Rotary’s Global Impact: Plumbing Solutions for Health and Sustainability, Part 1

A detailed account of my latest Rotary mission trip to Ghana and the water projects our group worked on.
December 1, 2025
Ron George

Discover how Rotary volunteers are transforming remote Ghanaian communities through clean water, sanitation, and life-saving health initiatives — one well, one village, and one mission at a time.


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