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Women are becoming less ambitious. That couldn’t be further from the truth, but it’s one of the most reported myths about the current state of women at work.
Effective water management solutions are critical for an intelligent plumbing system.
April 1, 2024
Leaks and water damage can delay projects, require expensive repair and remediation, and increase insurance costs. Real-time water management solutions allow plumbing engineers to design systems that can stop leaks, conserve water and reduce a building’s carbon footprint.
Grooved, welded and flanged joints are among the most used pipe-joining methods in commercial PHA systems.
April 1, 2024
The type of pipe joint plumbing, heating and air system designers spec for modern commercial buildings can affect how simple or challenging installation, commissioning and maintenance will be. Part 1 focuses on grooved, welded and flanged joints.
These last few years have highlighted the potential to use heat pumps for heating water while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
April 1, 2024
While heat pumps have been used for years in HVAC applications, the transition to plumbing systems hasn’t been smooth. Industry professionals should educate themselves on how these energy-efficient systems can help their clients’ plumbing challenges.
A review of the basic elements related to building science and the thermodynamic principles behind the design of ZNE buildings.
April 1, 2024
The building industry has seen an increase in the development of zero net energy or net zero energy structures over the last decade. Behind these designs are building science and thermodynamic principles that allow such structures to consume the same amount of energy they produce in a year.
Our work can change from one year to the next, one month to the next, or one day to the next. And when we’re used to the chaos and the long hours, suddenly having a “normal” schedule can be confusing. Jill Imig describes her experience at the beginning of the year and what she realized about herself.
A professional panel discusses their experiences of design delegation, the pitfalls that sometimes occur and how to avoid future complications.
April 1, 2024
As the built and to-be-built environments increase in complexity, speed and efficiency, fire protection professionals must work together to protect people, property and the environment. A professional panel discusses this issue and other challenges when working on projects with delegated design clauses.
We continue this series with a discussion on verifying that temperature controls in a domestic hot water system are working properly. TMVs work well at stabilizing system temperatures. When used with point-of-use mixing valves, they provide safe temperatures for bathing and washing.
Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy.