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Learn more about the design, installation, and maintenance of piping systems for various applications, including plumbing, HVAC, and industrial processes. Including pipe materials, sizing, support, and the integration of valves, fittings, and pumps
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David Dexter: Plumbing Talking Points
Exploring the challenges, innovations, and best practices in the world of plumbing.
James Dipping: Engineer Viewpoints
Explore the world of plumbing engineering, from technical expertise to industry trends.
John Seigenthaler: Renewable Heating Design
John Siegenthaler gives a technical view of solar thermal systems.
Lowell Manalo: Plumbing Essentials
Plumbing essentials — design approaches, codes and everything in between.
Misty Guard: Guard on Compliance
Misty Guard discusses how companies and plumbing and mechanical engineers can navigate the intersection of laws, regulations, codes, standards, and public policies. She uses her expertise in water and plumbing, energy and mechanical, environmental, public health, electrical and explosive atmospheres, and innovation policies to provide insights on compliance.
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California homebuilder leads the way as early adopter of IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator
Villara has been utilizing tool to enable right-sizing of water pipes in more than 5,000 single-family homes.
Mike Flenniken
October 28, 2024
Appendix M of the IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code, or the Water Demand Calculator, was integrated into the California Plumbing Code on July 1. It provides a new method for sizing water pipes in residential buildings. For Villara Corp., a leading plumbing and HVAC contractor in Northern California, it remains business as usual, having used the calculator for over five years to construct over 5,000 single-family homes.
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Editorial Opinion | Nicole Krawcke
Want to retain employees? Give them a reason to stay
New company provides unique incentives for employee retention in the skilled trades.
October 23, 2024
Retaining skilled employees is vital for plumbing and HVAC contractors. High turnover leads to disruptions and decreased customer satisfaction. To address this, many are finding innovative ways to encourage retention, including unique approaches from new companies.
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PM Engineer names Scott Steindler 2024 Plumbing Engineer of the Year
Steindler's unrivaled dedication to learning and passion for the plumbing industry shines through to everyone he meets.
October 16, 2024
Scott Steindler, CPD, LEED BD+C, ARCSA-AP(IS), GPD, GGP, FASPE, has over 31 years in the plumbing industry and is currently the national industrial manager for Watts Water Technologies. Known for his enthusiasm and service, he was inducted into the ASPE College of Fellows in 2020 and volunteers with the City of Phoenix's CERT. Steindler was named PM Engineer’s 2024 Plumbing Engineer of the Year.
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Plumbing Talking Points | David Dexter
Gaseous regulators, what are they?
How a regulator works to control flow.
October 14, 2024
As design engineers, we frequently use systems requiring pressure regulation. A regulator, as defined by the ASPE Plumbing Dictionary, reduces variable inlet pressure to a stable outlet pressure under changing flow conditions. It maintains a uniform gas pressure lower than the supply pressure. Essentially, a regulator ensures consistent downstream pressure from a variable upstream pressure.
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2025 ASHRAE Winter Conference Technical Program to feature AI, IoT, Climate Technology and more
October 10, 2024
The event’s more than 100 technical sessions will showcase on eight conference tracks will offer emerging approaches to building design, construction and operation.
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Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard
Stay informed about upcoming regulatory issues
These upcoming regulatory activities can impact your business.
October 8, 2024
In this month's article, I've gathered regulatory activities from U.S. government agencies like CPSC, DOE, EPA, FTC, HUD, and SBA. I've organized the activities by agency, rulemaking stage, and included their Regulation Identifier Number (RIN).
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October 7, 2024
The lab includes a broad range of Trimble’s industry-leading geospatial and construction solutions.
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Renewable Heating Design | John Siegenthaler
How to extract more heat from a thermal storage tank
Higher yields.
October 7, 2024
Thermal storage enhances the efficiency of renewable energy heating systems, like pellet-fired boilers and solar collectors, by storing low-cost, off-peak electrical energy for future use. It's vital for reducing energy costs and ensuring consistent heating, with auxiliary boilers providing backup when needed.
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DAB offers pumping solutions at ASPE Expo 2024
October 4, 2024
DAB will be exhibiting inBooth #214 at ASPE in Columbus, Ohio, Oct 21-22, 2024.
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ASHRAE announces first group of Certified Decarbonization Professionals
September 18, 2024
Since the program's launch earlier this year, the CDP has been the most applied-for ASHRAE certification, highlighting its importance and relevance in today's building and energy sectors.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E., is a consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs in Holland Patent, New York. In partnership with HeatSpring, he has developed several online courses that provide in-depth, design-level training in modern hydronics systems, air-to-water heat pumps and biomass boiler systems. Additional information and resources for hydronic system design are available on Siegenthaler’s website, www.hydronicpros.com.
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James Dipping, PE, CPD, GPD, LEED AP BD+C, ARCSA AP, technical director, plumbing engineering for Chicago-based ESD, has more than 25 years of experience a plumbing engineer, and serves on the ASPE Legionella Design Guide Working Group.
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Misty Guard, MSPP, is president of Regulosity in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She assists international and domestic companies to obtain and maintain market access for products worldwide. She creates solutions that support businesses to achieve compliance with laws, regulations, codes, standards and public policies. Follow her on Twitter and LinkedIn. She can be reached by email at info@regulosity.com.
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Christoph Lohr, P.E., CPD, ASSE 12080, is the is vice president of technical services and research. All views and opinions expressed in this article are his alone. Have some thoughts on this article? Contact Christoph at christoph.lohr@iapmo.org.
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Lowell Manalo is the plumbing discipline leader and principal at SmithGroup. He is a member of ASPE and has more than 20 years of experience designing plumbing systems for various building types.
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David D. Dexter, FNSPE, FASPE, CPD, CPI, CPE, LEED BD+C, PE, is a registered professional engineer, certified plumbing inspector and plans examiner and master plumber. He has more than 40 years of experience in the installation and design of plumbing systems, specializing in plumbing, fire protection and HVAC design as well as forensics related to mechanical system failures. Dexter also chairs ASPE’s Main Design Standards Committee and the ASPE Bylaws Committee.
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