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This month we include our annual Boiler Report, where representatives in that sector provide insights into what’s driving the boiler industry this year.
PHCPPros conducted interviews with representatives from leading boiler manufacturers to gauge the pulse of the industry, including the main topics around driving forces behind innovation and strategies for overcoming current obstacles. The resounding takeaway from these discussions is that the industry is in a state of motion, with forward momentum and a commitment to progress.
Engineering supports real-world learning at Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions.
May 1, 2023
The Virginia Commonwealth University opened its eight-story, 154,000-gross-square-foot College of Health Professions building in 2019. Read on to learn how Mueller Associates provided MEP and fire protection system engineering services for the health-care building’s design.
Many provisions of the 2021 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code concerning radiant heating and cooling have not appeared in model codes before.
May 1, 2023
In Part 2 of a three-part series, learn how the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code provides standards for radiant heating and cooling, including snow- and ice-melting systems.
The MEP systems are designed for function and organized to highlight the practical application of engineering in everyday buildings.
May 1, 2023
The University of Texas, Dallas Engineering and Computer Science West Building highlights the specialty plumbing systems and fixtures within the building by putting engineering systems on display. Read on to discover how engineers designed the MEP systems.
Engineering firm uses tankless water heating to help developer achieve eco-friendly objectives.
May 1, 2023
When a developer locked in the service providers to design and build Via Sol, a new 217-unit sustainable apartment community in the Minneapolis suburb of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, he took collaboration to a new level.
Thermal energy networks, wastewater energy transfer and phase change materials are three technologies that can further our decarbonization and electrification work. Read on to see how they work together.
After 20 years, this simple system is serving us well: permitting fire protection professionals to properly identify and install fire sprinklers.
May 1, 2023
More than two decades ago, NFPA 13 required alpha-numeric markings on all fire sprinklers. Read on to learn the history of these markings, called sprinkler identification numbers, and how they are used today.
Builders in New York City are taking the lessons from Hurricane Sandy to construct more resilient buildings, including the Beach Green Dunes II project in Queens. NYC also is taking a hard line on building retrofits to ensure low emissions, making heat pumps more appealing.
Toxic and corrosive chlorine levels are used to decontaminate water piping in buildings; the industry has no standard specifically for dealing with this subject.
The International Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code contain sections addressing flushing and chlorine disinfection of potable water distribution systems. However, no industry standards tell plumbing professionals how to do it.
If you have an express contract with a construction firm, make sure you follow the terms carefully in order to get paid. Read on to see the differences between express contracts and implied contracts.