Projects

The Invisible Guardians of Museum Collections

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Discover how advanced plumbing engineering and "smart" leak detection systems act as the invisible guardians of our cultural heritage by protecting irreplaceable museum collections from water damage.

From Union Halls To Sole Proprietor: One Plumber’s Path To Independence

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

After nearly three decades in the trades, Travis Abaire has found success by prioritizing autonomy, quality craftsmanship, and strategic networking over rapid expansion.

Tapping into Untapped Energy Using Geothermal Design Advocacy

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Discover how early design advocacy and integrated engineering brought a high-efficiency vertical geothermal system to life at ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac, delivering significant life-cycle savings and sustainable performance.

Transforming Lives Through Plumbing: IWSH Announces Community Plumbing Challenge at Los Angeles Mission

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:27:00 -0500

IWSH will host a summer Community Plumbing Challenge to upgrade plumbing at Los Angeles Mission in downtown Los Angeles.

GF Creates Safer Homes with Uponor Radiant Heating for First Nations Communities in Canada

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:22:00 -0500

Through the GF Water Foundation, several First Nations homes in Saskatchewan have improved air quality and living conditions thanks to Uponor radiant heating.

Engineering the Perfect Pint: The Art and Science of Brewery Design

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Louis van Belle, PE, combines his passion for homebrewing with professional expertise to explain how the core ingredients of beer shape the unique mechanical and plumbing demands of a modern brewery.

The Art of Structure and The Art of Comfort

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

A striking modern “habitable art” home becomes a case study in what’s possible when bold architecture and masterful mechanical design converge to deliver hidden, high-performance comfort year-round.

Implementing Onsite Water Reuse Using the Risk-Based Framework, Part 1

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

This case study explores how a risk-based, multi-barrier blackwater treatment system at San Francisco’s Mission Rock meets stringent microbial log reduction targets to enable safe, large-scale onsite non-potable water reuse.

Rotary’s Global Impact: Plumbing Solutions for Health and Sustainability, Part 2

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

From building schools to empowering women and improving health care, Rotary International’s Ghana mission highlights sustainable education, economic development, and life-changing support for children and families.

Stanford University Closes the Book on Failing Water Heaters

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Discover how Stanford University solved persistent water-heater failures in student housing by switching to durable, high-efficiency HTP Phoenix units that deliver reliability, performance and peace of mind for hundreds of residents.

Above-Floor Plumbing Powers Penthouse Transformation

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

See how a high-rise penthouse remodel overcame concrete slab limitations with smart Saniflo pump technology, enabling new bathrooms, a relocated laundry room, and elegant wall-hung fixtures without costly structural work.

Industrial Info Delves Into LNG Project Spending

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With $426 billion in LNG projects underway and U.S. exports poised to double by 2030, North America is cementing its role as a global LNG powerhouse amid shifting markets, geopolitical pressure, and ambitious infrastructure expansion.

Sustainability Flows into Plumbing: Green Building Trends 2025

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

From rainwater harvesting to geothermal systems and smart leak detection, John A. Mullen explores how cutting-edge plumbing strategies are reshaping sustainable design in 2025 to meet the challenges of climate change, efficiency, and public health.

A House Built to Heal

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:28:46 -0400

Throughout the journey of building a charity home dedicated to raising funds and awareness for mental health, Chris and Kirsten Miller were able to transform personal grief into collective action by sparking conversation, reducing stigma, and creating lasting change within their community.

New Texas Building Sets Records in Height, Piping Design

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Austin’s tallest building, the 74-story Waterline, uses PEX and CPVC piping to boost energy efficiency, cut installation costs by 20%, and meet LEED Gold goals—earning Project of the Year honors.

The Game-Ready Plumbing Design Behind the Historic CPKC Stadium

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

What does it take to build the world’s first stadium for a professional women’s soccer team? At CPKC Stadium, sustainable plumbing, smart drainage, and innovative design come together to redefine game day — and green building — in Kansas City.

Mile High Marvel

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Apartment construction soared in 2023 in Denver. More than 12,500 new units opened last year, according to a report, which was good news for renters. The new rental units helped absorb the demand for housing, and after years of skyrocketing rents, the price of an apartment stabilized in 2024.

Creative Heating Solution at 499 Summit Ave. Earns Christopher Smith and Faber Industrial Technologies 2025 Silver Fox Award

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:21:00 -0400

When construction began on 499 Summit Ave., a new high-rise residential development in Jersey City, the design team at Barone Engineering already had a trusted HVAC partner in mind.

Rheem Partners with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity to Make Homeownership a Reality for Local Military Veteran

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:31:00 -0400

Rheem sponsors home build as part of 100th anniversary celebrations.

PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia Renovates Sanitary Facilities at Tuban Boarding School

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:31:24 -0400

The project involved a complete overhaul of the school’s previously deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, which included poor hygiene conditions and broken toilets.

Green Plumbing Trends in Action: Making the Case for Rainwater Reuse Systems

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

From stadiums to civic offices, cutting-edge rainwater reuse systems are transforming green plumbing from theory to reality—saving water, slashing costs, and reshaping the industry’s role in sustainability.

Commercial Cooling Flexibility Through Collaboration

Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Contractor Warren Systems worked with a team of pros to provide retrofit at a much lower upfront cost than a conventional VRF installation.

Building Smarter With Off-Site Manufacturing

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Off-site manufacturing is shifting the building process to a controlled manufacturing environment.

Switching Lanes

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Dan Scher, a contractor based in New York, successfully navigated the complexities of converting an aging 18-unit apartment building in Norwalk, Connecticut, from oil to gas heating.

A Leaky Ceiling, Huh?

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In his column, Tom Soukup of Patriot Water Works Co. recounts a challenging boiler installation at a century-old farmhouse.

A Geothermal System Grows in Brooklyn

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:59:14 -0500

The 1 Java Street project in NYC’s Brooklyn borough is the largest mixed-use development in New York state to incorporate a ground-source geothermal system for heating and cooling.

Spokane Schools Opt for Extreme Energy Efficiency

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Professional Piping Inc’s hydronics work on earns an A+ on two hydronics products for Mead School District.

Multitenant Building Owners Upgrade Wireless Water Submetering

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

LoRaWAN provides long-range, wireless communication that is more effective than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, simplifying installation and reducing costs.

Service Experts and Make-A-Wish North Texas Bring Comfort and Joy

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:46:00 -0500

10-year-old Jonathan wished for his very own sensory room, so Make-A-Wish North Texas and Richardson-based Service Experts teamed up to make his wish come true.

Service Experts Takes One Austinite’s Home Into the Future

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:18:00 -0500

Central Texan Mario Ochoa wins $134,000 in home upgrades.

Projects

The Invisible Guardians of Museum Collections

From Union Halls To Sole Proprietor: One Plumber’s Path To Independence

Tapping into Untapped Energy Using Geothermal Design Advocacy

Transforming Lives Through Plumbing: IWSH Announces ﻿Community Plumbing Challenge at Los Angeles Mission

GF Creates Safer Homes with Uponor Radiant Heating for First Nations Communities in Canada

Engineering the Perfect Pint: The Art and Science of Brewery Design

The Art of Structure and The Art of Comfort

Implementing Onsite Water Reuse Using the Risk-Based Framework, Part 1

Rotary’s Global Impact: Plumbing Solutions for Health and Sustainability, Part 2

Stanford University Closes the Book on Failing Water Heaters

Above-Floor Plumbing Powers Penthouse Transformation

Industrial Info Delves Into LNG Project Spending

Sustainability Flows into Plumbing: Green Building Trends 2025

A House Built to Heal

New Texas Building Sets Records in Height, Piping Design

The Game-Ready Plumbing Design Behind the Historic CPKC Stadium

Mile High Marvel

Creative Heating Solution at 499 Summit Ave. Earns Christopher Smith and Faber Industrial Technologies 2025 Silver Fox Award

Rheem Partners with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity to Make Homeownership a Reality for Local Military Veteran

PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia Renovates Sanitary Facilities at Tuban Boarding School

Green Plumbing Trends in Action: Making the Case for Rainwater Reuse Systems

Commercial Cooling Flexibility Through Collaboration

Building Smarter With Off-Site Manufacturing

Switching Lanes

A Leaky Ceiling, Huh?

A Geothermal System Grows in Brooklyn

Spokane Schools Opt for Extreme Energy Efficiency

Multitenant Building Owners Upgrade Wireless Water Submetering

Service Experts and Make-A-Wish North Texas Bring Comfort and Joy

Service Experts Takes One Austinite’s Home Into the Future

Transforming Lives Through Plumbing: IWSH Announces Community Plumbing Challenge at Los Angeles Mission