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This updated edition introduces groundbreaking advancements in building design and sets ambitious goals for energy efficiency, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ).
Northern Engineering & Consulting Inc. (NECI), with offices in Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming, has become part of the national full-service engineering firm IMEG.
Plastic pipe, typically made from materials such as PVC, PE and PP, does not contain PFAS, synthetic chemicals used in various industrial applications and consumer products. Stringent regulations and standards govern plastic pipe production, especially those used for our drinking water supply.
Study results indicate that the disinfectant can reduce the service life of most plumbing distribution materials to below-normal expected lifetimes.
September 2, 2024
Research from the Plastics Pipe Institute notes that chlorine dioxide is much more aggressive on plumbing distribution systems, even at low levels. Specifiers and designers should use caution when considering its use as a chemical disinfectant to treat water for Legionella or other pathogens.
A new energy-efficient and reliable heating system has impacted the hotel’s operational costs and environmental footprint.
September 2, 2024
The Oxford Hotel in Denver guts its outdated boilers and water heaters in favor of modern technology. Can it keep the hotel’s historic character while also improving total performance and helping achieve sustainability goals?
The goal is to shed their clinical demeanor and create inviting havens where colleagues linger, recharge and connect.
September 2, 2024
Today’s office break rooms focus on comfort, relaxation and a sense of community. Plumbing engineers must understand the client and the design teams’ vision as they are paramount to the cohesive design of these spaces.
Key features include all-gender restrooms with hydro-powered, touch-free faucets; janitor’s closets; caretaker rooms; and pet relief areas.
September 2, 2024
The new 1.1-million-square-foot terminal at the Kansas City International Airport replaces five-decade-old horseshoe-shaped terminals. Plumbing designers incorporated all-gender restrooms into the space, as well as men’s and women’s facilities. Read on to hear the other innovative ideas Henderson Engineers used.