April 2025

Energy efficiency and smart design are key elements in the technology we as a society harness today, which is why energy-efficient building design and smart plumbing technology are key themes in this month’s issue.

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Women in PHCP 2025

Celebrating 13 women helping advance gender equity in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industry.

April 3, 2025

Pamela Accetta Smith

Two steps forward, one step back. Over the past decade, businesses have advanced gender equity with more women in leadership and stronger inclusion efforts.

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Energy-Efficient Design and Modeling, Part 2

How energy modeling informs architectural design to lower energy usage.

April 3, 2025

SmithGroup’s Ting Cai and JB Pham discuss energy-efficient architectural design and the role of energy modeling in optimizing building load separate from HVAC systems.

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Intelligent Water Management Comes of Age

Smart technology enables proactive, data-driven management of commercial plumbing systems for improved sustainability and operational efficiency.

March 10, 2025

John Vastyan

Intelligent water management is leveraging smart technology to enhance control and efficiency in water systems, addressing challenges such as workforce shortages, aging infrastructure and rising resource costs.

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The Need for Plumbing Data

Integrating plumbing systems into building automation systems allows for better water use management and prevention of costly damages.

March 11, 2025

Plumbing systems have historically lacked monitoring capabilities, leading to inefficiencies and potential health risks.

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Legal Pipeline

Courts Decline to Enforce Lopsided Dispute Resolution Clauses

Corporate parties would do well to ensure their agreements for binding dispute resolution are fair, balanced and clearly communicated to consumers.

April 3, 2025

Steven Nudelman

Attorney Steve Nudelman discusses a recent New Jersey appellate court decision in Lahoud v. Anthony & Sylvan Corp., which scrutinized an arbitration clause deemed one-sided in favor of the contractor.

Geothermal HVAC

Thermal Energy Networks: Bridge Technology for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Five significant gatherings across various locations highlight the growing importance of geothermal technology in urban energy systems.

April 3, 2025

Jay Egg

Thermal energy network events in early 2025, including five significant gatherings across various locations, highlight the growing importance of geothermal technology in urban energy systems.

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The Future is Now

Using Artificial Intelligence with Purpose

Openness to learning and adaptability is crucial for construction professionals to thrive in an evolving technological landscape.

April 3, 2025

John Mullen

Key insights from a recent panel at the 2025 AHR Expo reveal how AI enhances efficiency through automation, predictive analytics and smart tools such as Meta glasses.