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A project spotlight on ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac, highlighting the benefits
of early geothermal discussions when designing for future energy savings
March 2, 2026
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.
Gain insight into how OSHPD (now HCAI) regulations shape resilient plumbing designs for California healthcare facilities to ensure they remain self-reliant and operational during seismic events.
Early planning, understanding staff workflows and coordinating with clients, architects and vendors are critical for sizing source equipment and meeting evolving standards.
Aaron Bock, PE, breaks down the complex plumbing demands of hospital Sterile Processing Departments, emphasizing why precision in water purity, temperature, and system redundancy is vital for supporting life-saving surgical workflows.
The standard helps plumbing engineers design one of the most critical water systems in a hospital.
January 5, 2026
This article explains why ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 has become a de facto enforceable standard and offers practical design guidance for plumbing engineers to ensure compliant water systems in hospital sterile processing departments.
By shifting to portable delivery systems, implementing gas capture solutions and exploring sustainable sedation methods, the healthcare industry is working to balance patient care with environmental responsibility.
As healthcare confronts the climate impact of nitrous oxide, hospitals are turning to new technologies, alternative anesthetics and smarter processes to cut emissions while maintaining safe, effective patient care.
From MAS*H units to AI-enhanced field hospitals, the evolution of battlefield medicine raises one urgent question: are we truly prepared for the next medical crisis?
Spenser Johnson will present "Navigating Evolving Water Management Regulations: Ensuring Compliance & Public Safety” on Thursday, June 19, at 11 a.m. CDT.
Discover the critical role pressure-sustaining control valves play in maintaining stable pressure levels in water distribution and health-care systems. Learn key considerations and best practices for selecting, installing and maintaining these valves to optimize system performance.