January 2016

Armstrong unveils improved Astro 2 Hot Water Recirculation pumps

February 11, 2016

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced new versions of its popular Astro 2 Hot Water Recirculation pumps. A hot water recirculation...

New Charlotte Pipe video captures sound test of DWV plumbing systems

January 29, 2016

A new video on Charlotte Pipe’s YouTube channel shows a sound test of various DWV plumbing systems. Materials tested are...

300 UA plumbers to install faucets, supplies to Flint residents donated by PMI members

January 29, 2016

PMI members American Standard Inc., BrassCraft Manufacturing Co., Delta Faucet Co., Fluidmaster Inc., Kohler Co., Moen Inc., and Speakman Co.,...

Taco reorganizes, announces new name

January 29, 2016

Taco, Inc. is now Taco Comfort Solutions, a Taco Group Company. In order to diversify and facilitate entry into new...

Keeney Manufacturing names David Gooding its representative for New England

January 28, 2016

The Keeney Manufacturing Co. is pleased to announce David Gooding, Inc. as a new manufacturer’s representative for wholesale sales effective...

AFSA announces two webinars on NFPA 13

January 28, 2016

The American Fire Sprinkler Association announces an upcoming two-part live webinar event: "Changes from the 2013 Edition of NFPA 13...

Flint’s water crisis should raise alarm for America’s aging cities

January 28, 2016

Flint, Mich., is certainly not the first U.S. city to see its water contaminated by aging pipes. And, unless the...

ICC announces theme for 2016 Building Safety Month

January 28, 2016

The International Code Council’s theme for 2016 Building Safety Month, a public safety awareness campaign celebrated in May, is “Building...

iSqFt and Assemble Systems announce partnership to accelerate BIM in preconstruction

January 28, 2016

iSqFt and Assemble Systems announced that they have agreed to a strategic partnership that will integrate their respective commercial construction...

ASHRAE recognizes members for outstanding industry and society achievements

January 28, 2016

Fifty-four people were recognized for their contributions to ASHRAE and the industry at the Society’s 2016 Winter Conference, Jan. 23-27,...

Laars NeoTherm high efficiency boiler features enhanced controls

January 20, 2016

All Laars commercial NeoTherm boilers now come with a large color touch screen as standard equipment. The easy to navigate...

Taco SCI and SFI, ‘SelfSensing’ End Suction Pumps

October 8, 2015

The industry's first self-sensing, variable speed end suction pumps are now available from Taco. The pumps, with integrated VFDs, permit...

Johnson Controls advances environmental sustainability with chiller platforms compatible with low-GWP refrigerants

January 20, 2016

Company progresses with White House CEQ commitment to provide a chiller portfolio compatible with Opteon XP10 (513A), a safe, non-flammable,...

Hydraulic Institute offers NPSH webinar

January 20, 2016

Parsippany, NJ, January 20, 2016 –The Hydraulic Institute will be offering a webinar on “Rotodynamic Pumps: A Guideline for NPSH...

Sloan launches new website

January 20, 2016

Sloan launched its new website that will provide contractors, engineers, architects, design professionals and facility owners with a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate...

Bradley introduces Verge lavatory

January 15, 2016

Bradley Corp., introduces the Verge LVS-Series to its line of Verge Lavatory Systems. The Verge LVS-Series features individual drains, creating...

Original water pump gauge from Empire State Building to be auctioned on eBay

January 15, 2016

Andre & Veronika’s Antiques & Collectibles will auctioning a water pump gauge that was part of the original plumbing system...

IAPMO, UA publish third edition of Backflow Prevention Reference Manual

January 13, 2016

New edition includes expanded chapters on non-testable devices and methods, and improved, updated, and expanded testing/repair/troubleshooting information reflecting the latest products...

ASHRAE Winter Conference features BIM sessions

January 13, 2016

UK BIM mandate pushes industry forward. While the United Kingdom’s Government Construction Strategy mandated use of Level 2 building information...

Bell & Gossett releases Little Red Schoolhouse first quarter schedule

January 12, 2016

Engineers, contractors and installers in the plumbing and hydronic heating and cooling industries are invited to learn more about the...

IAPMO promotes Duane Huisken, Mitchell Morris to senior vice president roles

January 12, 2016

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, in recognition of their work integral to The IAPMO Group’s unprecedented growth...

ASHRAE announces call for 2016 Annual Conference programs

January 12, 2016

A call for programs has been announced for ASHRAE’s 2016 Annual Conference, June 25-29, St. Louis. “A new ‘Smart Building...

Watts unveils UV disinfection solution

January 11, 2016

Watts introduced SmartStream UV, an innovative new solution for ultraviolet water disinfection in residential and commercial applications. SmartStream provides several advanced...

Webstone mourns passing of its President Michael Reck

January 7, 2016

It is with the deepest sadness and regret that we share news of the passing of Webstone Company, Inc. President...

ASPE College of Fellows nominations, Steele Scholarship applications due Jan. 31

January 6, 2016

The Kenneth G. Wentink College of Fellows is comprised of ASPE members who have made significant and exceptional contributions to...

QuantumFlo joins ASPE Affiliate Sponsor program

January 6, 2016

ASPE is pleased to announce that QuantumFlo, a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced, variable-speed controlled packaged pump...

ASHRAE recognizes innovative buildings with technology awards

January 6, 2016

Wind turbines, subcooled glycol/water, geothermal wells, reuse of coil condensation water and a central heat pump water heating system are...

ASPE, American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association partner to promote rainwater, stormwater harvesting

January 4, 2016

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers and the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association are pleased to announce the signing of...

IAPMO announces retirement of Senior Vice President and General Counsel Neil Bogatz

January 4, 2016

Heather Koffman has been promoted to Vice President and Associate General Counsel. The IAPMO Group wishes to congratulate and express...

Liberty Pumps celebrates 50th anniversary at national sales meeting

Company gives attendees look at expanded training center and factory.

December 7, 2015

Steve Smith

More than 120 manufacturers’ reps gathered in Rochester, N.Y. to attend Liberty Pumps’ annual sales meeting from November 1-3. The...

Bell & Gossett marks 100 years of innovation

By John Hein

January 4, 2016

When the Bell & Gossett (B&G) Company introduced its better booster pump in 1930, it established a legacy of ingenuity,...

No substitute for experience

By Sarah J. Thomas, Gannett Fleming

January 4, 2016

Nearly a year ago, Bryan Edwards, P.E., CxA, CEA, LEED AP BD+C, received an email that would change his life,...

Commercial restroom design considerations

By John A. Clark, P.E.

January 4, 2016

Restrooms available in public buildings, sport venues, offices, rest stops, theaters, etc. are considered “commercial.” The design considerations must address...

In the (South) End Zone with Tweet/Garot

By Steve Smith and Dan Foley

January 6, 2016

David S. LeMay is the kind of guy whose business card just can’t easily spell out all of what he...

2016 AHR Expo Show Preview

January 4, 2016

The 2016 AHR Expo will soon heat up the floor of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The...

What’s the plan?

January 6, 2016

Max Rohr

Who decides where fresh water is allocated in your state? The Congress and Supreme Court are a last resort in...

Solar heat collector efficiency

January 6, 2016

Bristol Stickney

In the Plumbing and Heating industry, hydronic “hot water” boiler systems can be easily combined with solar thermal hydronic technology....

HVACR jobs are STEM jobs

The labor shortage extends from techs needed to install plumbing and mechanical equipment to the engineers designing plumbing and mechanical systems.

January 6, 2016

Steve Smith

No matter what trade show or seminar I attend, I keep hearing that plumbing and heating technicians are in great...

Fire service features

January 4, 2016

Samuel S. Dannaway

Write it down, as I do not say it often. Here is a story about a federal government entity that...

Code and standard update

January 4, 2016

Ron George

The International Code Council (ICC) held its Group “A” Commentary hearings in Long Beach, Calif. in late October 2015 and...

The Los Angeles aqueduct

January 4, 2016

Timothy Allinson

Happy New Year everyone! In light of the California water crisis, I thought I would share this information of the...

Bath collection

January 1, 2016

The Euro collection has a sleek round style. Inspired with European influence, the new Euro collection features a contemporary urban...

Snow and ice melting app

January 1, 2016

Assists users in designing their own snow and ice melting solutions. Contractors, engineers and distributors can use the app and...

Expansion fittings

January 1, 2016

PEX pipe and ProPEX expansion fittings are now available in 2.5-inch and 3-inch sizes for commercial applications, offering professionals the...

Combi-boiler

January 1, 2016

The next-generation of combi-boiler is the NCB-E. The NCB series is unique in that, as one unit, it is capable...

Faucet collection

January 1, 2016

Faucets feature an ADA-compliant angled handle design for a more comfortable grip and the option of adding discreet hot and...

Hitting the mark in product compliance

By Ramiro Mata, CSA Group

January 1, 2016

Most plumbing engineers are expected to wear a wide variety of hats when designing plumbing systems. More often than not,...

Top Gun Sales

A Passion for Sales

January 1, 2016

Dave Kahle

One of my clients recently mentioned to me that when hiring prospective sales people he looks for a "passion for...

Syracuse University receives $3.2 million DOE funding to develop localized heating and cooling systems

January 1, 2016

Syracuse University, led by principal investigator Professor H. Ezzat Khalifa, along with partners United Technologies Research Center, Air Innovations, Bush...