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Logan Stone from HGA in Wisconsin details the design challenges from a recent healthcare facility project and the organization’s decision to implement a vacuum waste system, providing guidance on how to apply vacuum waste plumbing systems in the healthcare sector in the process.
The project includes 321 vertical boreholes drilled nearly 500 feet deep, using advanced HDPE piping for efficient energy transfer.
March 3, 2025
The 1 Java Street project in NYC’s Brooklyn borough is the largest mixed-use development in New York state to incorporate a ground-source geothermal system for heating and cooling.
Engage the client early, follow a methodical process and ask lots of questions to ensure success on every healthcare project.
March 3, 2025
A comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of medical gas design, this article details five areas of discovery that are critical to avoid costly mistakes in healthcare facilities.
The realities of cured-in-place-pipe from a service plumber’s toolbox.
March 3, 2025
Cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) technology has revolutionized the plumbing and wastewater industry by enabling trenchless repair of aging pipes with minimal disruption.
A project spotlight on how to apply vacuum waste plumbing systems in healthcare.
March 3, 2025
In a groundbreaking project at a healthcare campus in Wisconsin, traditional plumbing concepts were challenged due to site-specific geotechnical issues.
Fourth-generation plumber John A. Mullen delves into the growing trend of removing fluoride from municipal drinking water and its broader implications.
The occupancy hazard design approach focuses on fire severity potential, requiring engineers to assess and classify each space individually.
March 3, 2025
The occupancy hazard design approach for fire sprinkler systems is crucial for determining the amount of water needed to control potential fires based on the quantity and combustibility of contents.
This continuation of Ron George’s series on the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code explores the mechanical/plumbing/electrical requirements and fire safety standards that form the backbone of this code.