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Design engineers must keep one thing in mind when designing office building infrastructure: keep the water moving.
July 1, 2023
Plumbing in office buildings — typically mixed use — is designed differently than in health-care facilities, senior-living communities or multifamily buildings. Automation and digital monitoring through a building management system can aid an overwhelmed facilities staff in keeping water safe.
Often an afterthought, these systems are crucial in areas where surgery and sterile processing occur.
July 1, 2023
Instrument air and service compressed air — compressed air systems found in health-care facilities — are often an afterthought as they are not considered life safety systems. Yet they are critical in operating rooms and sterile processing areas.
Imagine waking up to a snowy morning, knowing you won’t have to shovel the sidewalk or driveway. While snowmelt systems are a winter perk, the best time to sell them is in the warmer months. Read on for some tips on selling and installing these systems.
Building staff can be armed with the knowledge of avoiding CO gas accumulation through preventative measures and inspections.
June 1, 2023
Many K-12 schools rely on gas-powered equipment for their energy needs. As children spend eight or more hours within these spaces, it is crucial to prevent carbon monoxide gas accumulation.
The winner of Plumbing Engineer’s inaugural Plumbing Design of the Year is the California Department of General Services’ Valencia COVID-19 Testing Facility by SmithGroup. Read on to discover the particulars of this time-sensitive project.