This article provides plumbing engineers and system designers with strategies for right-sizing residential plumbing systems based on modern water use data and highlights how traditional sizing methods, like the Hunter’s Curve, often lead to oversized systems that increase costs and wastewater.
PHCC Educational Foundation, UA, IAPMO teaming up to train Charles Goede for the prestigious international event in Shanghai.
Goede is honored to represent the United States in the "Olympics of skilled trades." This industry coalition will train and mentor Charles to compete on an international stage.
IAPMO helps lead development of international roadmap to improve drinking water safety across APEC economies.
During a APEC workshop in Peru, IAPMO joined global experts, manufacturers and policymakers to address urgent water safety challenges and build a harmonized framework for safer, more sustainable drinking water systems throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
As radiant heating and cooling systems continue to grow in popularity for their superior comfort, energy efficiency, and quiet operation, the importance of proper system installation cannot be overstated. A poorly installed system—no matter how advanced its components—can fall short of expectations, leading to hot and cold spots, energy waste, or costly callbacks.
The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) provides superior comprehensive educational activities and innovative product awareness. This was evident at the 2025 AHR conference held in Orlando Florida. The RPA hosted eight sessions providing education to professionals and students. From the eight sessions, I would like to highlight five that deal with industry patterns, installation practices and innovative design.
This marks Hansen’s third consecutive time on this list, underscoring IAPMO’s impact on policies that strengthen global competitiveness and build community resiliency through standards, research, testing and certification.
The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) is enhancing energy efficiency through innovative hydronic systems under new leadership, focusing on collaboration, education, and strategic partnerships.
The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) enhances the radiant industry through education, advocacy, and member support. It offers training, networking, and updates like a new website and geothermal partnerships. Members can participate in committees and events such as the 2025 AHR Expo.