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October 2019

Volume: 19
Edition: 10
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Battling Legionella Bacteria

Using a multibarrier approach to protect healthcare facilities against opportunistic waterborne pathogens.
October 9, 2019
Jana Summy
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For several years, I’ve learned about the growing threat of legionella bacteria – the cause of Legionnaires’ Disease – from some of the nation’s top experts.
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Feature Story

Viega Highlights Expansion and New Training Center

Company plans for the future with new manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a second education site.
October 7, 2019
Steve Smith
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Viega LLC took the trade media on a two-day, two-state tour last August to see the latest developments at its Kansas manufacturing facility and attend the opening of its new Colorado Seminar Center.
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Fertilizer Producer Cuts Maintenance and Energy Costs with Tankless Installation

Tired of running short of hot water to meet a daily demand of 35,000 gallons, Florida company replaces boilers for tankless units.
October 9, 2019
Reginald Gholston
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This year, from Feb. 1 through May 31, Wedgworth’s Inc. pumped a little more than 3 million gallons of 185-degree water through its newly installed, 17-unit tankless water heater system at its fertilizer blending facility in Lake Placid, Florida.
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Alternative Energy

The Politics of the Arctic

Many nations are ready to plant a flag at the top of the world. But why?
October 9, 2019
Max Rohr
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The Arctic could be the next geopolitical land grab, as the warming world uncovers the seabed below. Is there anything valuable up there for U.S. citizens?
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The Riso Report

Industry Associations Can’t Afford to Fall Asleep

All too often, the mission of an industry association contradicts its actions.
October 9, 2019
Mark Riso
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If your association isn’t aggressive in this political climate and begins to state they it will wait until after next year’s election to take (any) action — sorry folks, you are members of the wrong association.
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Contractor Profit Advantage

Are Your Prices Morally Correct?

Understanding the principles that guide your business logic can help you not only best serve your customers, but also remain competitive and profitable.
October 9, 2019
Richard DiToma
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Determining what you are worth and making a profit, too, does not make you an immoral businessperson. Understand the reasons why it’s important to value your services and match them up to what you charge.
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Business Uncomplicated

You Know You’re a Plumber’s Wife When …

The experience is different for all of us, but we can certainly relate on more than one level.
October 9, 2019
Ellen Rohr
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I enjoy a certain lifestyle that women who didn’t marry a plumber can’t even imagine. Certainly, there are other family members—husbands, partners, kids—who could relate to this experience, and probably even add to it.
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The Future is Now

How Will Electrification Affect Mechanical Professionals?

Many of tomorrow’s buildings are likely to be designed with precisely sized mechanicals and integration with other building and clean energy systems.
October 7, 2019
BF Nagy
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The decarbonization of buildings is no longer an aspirational idea. The biggest cities and most progressive states in America, and in the world, have begun to finalize concrete plans to phase out fossil fuels in building systems and on the electricity grid. 
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