MRO/Retrofit

Repair, Don’t Replace: How Cincinnati Public Schools Simplified Maintenance with Mixing Valves

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:52:33 -0400

Because mixing valves are crucial for preventing scalding, thermal shock and Legionella, the CPS maintenance team required a timely and safe solution to protect students and staff while enhancing water efficiency.

Retrofitting Backflow Preventers Without Undercutting Sprinkler Performance

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Some existing systems were never hydraulically calculated. Some were designed around pipe schedules. Some have little or no remaining safety margin. Add a backflow preventer without understanding the available water supply, system demand and device pressure loss, and a system that once appeared adequate may fail to deliver.

Working in Existing Buildings

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In a 2025 article in Health Facilities Management titled “Deferred maintenance and master planning,” author Mike Mochel discusses the growing need for organizations to prioritize infrastructure renewal due to building age and systems that are beyond their serviceable life.

Eastern State Hospital Completes Extensive Hydronic Retrofit

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Discover how Eastern State Hospital transformed its century-old infrastructure with a state-of-the-art hydronic retrofit, significantly improving patient comfort and operational efficiency.

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.

A California Resort in Dire Need of a New Hot Water System

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This resort property case study demonstrates that condensing tankless water heaters can be used in commercial buildings with high water demand.

Back To The Future Hydronics

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Commercial retrofit leads to a 40 percent savings in fuel costs.

Nova Scotia Hockey Arena Retrofits Heating System

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Community finds efficient, comfortable alternative to electric resistance fan coils that had always been used to heat various portions of popular facility.

Bayview Tower Retrofits to Ultra Efficient Heat Pump Water Heating System

Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Advanced Water Heating Initiative is a coalition of utilities, engineers, federal agencies, state and local governments, manufacturers and others working to scale heat pump water heater installations across the U.S.

‘Three-quarters of our work is steam. We never leave Brooklyn.’

Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steam boiler systems may have evolved over the years, but Big Apple Installations in Brooklyn knows it’s still a niche that requires a specific skillset.

Restoring the Corcoran

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Significant renovation was needed to meet modern code, ADA and educational programming requirements at the 125-year-old Corcoran School of the Arts & Design. Modern technologies aided in designing the new and upgraded building systems.

Empower Field at Mile High Specifies Sloan for Facility Retrofit

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:41:00 -0500

In addition to the hygienic benefits of the Sloan touch-free products that were specified, Bluetooth technology is now also helping the facility maintenance team with proactive maintenance.

What’s Old is New

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The restrooms of the Old Chicago Post Office are part of a historic retrofit of the 100-year-old building.

Boston Apartment Building Brought into the Modern Age

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Back in the 60s, urban apartment buildings were typically built well. Those good bones often included a solid foundation, brick envelope, square n’ true construction and a sensible design.

Oil to Gas in The Hamptons

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:22:00 -0400

Harold McMahon Plumbing and Heating’s condensing boiler retrofit saves thousands in energy costs each month — even during the summer.

Next PHCPPros Webinar Will Address Clean Energy For Affordable Housing

Thu, 07 May 2020 03:10:00 -0400

Plumbing Engineer Magazine Columnist Bruce Nagy to address question, 'how can an affordable housing project dramatically reduce operating cost and greenhouse gas emissions?'

Armstrong Receives Two Awards from Top Brazil HVACR Association

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 11:12:00 -0500

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) of Brazil recognized Armstrong with its New Project of the Year Award and Retrofit (Energy Upgrade) Project of the Year Award.

NTSB Faults Contractors for Fatal Minnehaha Academy Explosion

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 06:07:00 -0500

NTSB investigators say while the crew was removing existing gas lines, a natural gas line at full pressure was inadvertently opened.

Digital Exclusive: Four Building Automation Problems Most Are Afraid to Admit

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:38:00 -0500

A commercial building controlled by a BAS could lay claim to being a “Smart Building.” All problems solved, right? Not so fast.

D.C. Passes Building Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policy

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:14:00 -0500

The bill, based on the Clean Energy DC plan, creates a road map to reducing the District’s emissions by over 40 percent.

Ravens Donate $200,000 to Upgrade HVAC System at Baltimore School

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

This is the first funding distributed from the players’ pledge through their social justice fund and continues the Ravens’ commitment to making a difference throughout Baltimore.

Johnson Controls: U.S. Organizations Planning to Increase Investments in Smart Buildings

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 08:08:00 -0500

Building controls improvements were cited as the most popular investment for the next 12 months among U.S. organizations

USGBC, BRE Team Up to Advance Green Buildings, Communities and Cities

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 07:11:00 -0500

The organization’s LEED and BREEAM are the two most widely used green building programs in the world.

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2018 Now Available

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0500

Voluntary consensus addresses hazardous nature of pathogens and infectious diseases that play dangerous roles for pipe trade workers, maintenance personnel and other construction craftspeople.

Ferguson Acquires Dogwood Building Supply

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 08:11:00 -0400

Dogwood Building Supply provides products for new construction and capital improvement renovation projects across the country.

Challenges, Solutions of the Future Discussed at Aquatherm's BIGGEXCHANGE

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0400

Inaugural event draws more than 270 participants from around the world.

HB McClure Buys Accu-Aire

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:55:00 -0400

According to Jim Saussaman, president of HB McClure, the merger with Accu-Aire is a big step in the company’s long-term growth strategy.

Watts Announces Syncta Backflow Test Management Software

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:19:00 -0400

With Syncta’s management tool, customers can spend less time filing paperwork and more time growing their business.

Mulcahy Knowledge Series Lunch and Learn Seminars Announced for 2018

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:52:00 -0400

The Lunch and Learn seminars are part of Mulcahy’s Knowledge Series – an education initiative from Mulcahy to lead the industry in technical education through seminars, on-site speaking opportunities, webinars, and enewsletters.

The Heat Is On

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

The Northeast Correctional Center underwent a heating loop replacement project with an innovative design approach.