More engineers are turning to water softener alternatives such as physical water conditioners to attack scale in hydronic equipment and increase heating efficiency.

This month I am taking a break from covering the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code updates to cover some upcoming events and news in the code, standard and legislative areas. 

The foundation provided access to clean, safe, and sustainable water and sanitation solutions within the remote communities of Sutherland in South Africa, Chikuluma, Malawi, and in Mongu, Zambia. 

The agenda was packed with AD leadership and program manager-led business meetings, panel discussions with member and supplier CEOs, and best-practice-sharing member networking meetings.

Proposals accepted by the technical committee will appear in the 2024 NSPC.

In his new role, Young will ensure that as the nature of business and the industry changes, UMC will maintain its position as an industry leader by building efficiency, quality, safety, and resilience into the company’s processes.

Effective Jan.1, 2022, the 2012 International Building Code and International Residential Code will be the statewide municipal statutory codes in Texas.

The conference, held June 28-30, saw 970 virtual global registrants exploring topics related to critical environments, building operation and maintenance, and plant and animal environments.

ASHRAE's 2021-22 president is Mick Schwedler, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, LEED AP.