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Installing underground plumbing requires removing existing materials to place the piping system. However, this effort moves the designer/engineer into territory not typically part of their knowledge base: “Backfill and Bedding.” Additionally, the requirements will likely differ depending on the interior, exterior, or public right-of-way location. Code sections, rules, and engineering standards will likely address each area. 

The strategic partnership formed with DeSimone Consulting Engineering in 2020, which offers both firms access to expanded resources and geographic reach to optimize service to clients across building types, will continue under the new name.

New York City’s Local Law 97 requires buildings over 25,000 square feet, including houses of worship, to improve energy efficiency by 2025. Compliance involves 13 low-cost measures focused on heating and lighting, promising significant energy and financial savings.

A few examples of design approaches that a laboratory or research building may have to address potential contamination concerns within the building.

The deadline to submit a presentation proposal is Feb. 28, 2025.

Join me as I explore the journey of plumbing from ancient practices to modern systems, all while uncovering the challenges of integrating sanitation into historic structures like Edinburgh Castle.

Volume 4 covers selection and sizing practices for various components and equipment, including fixtures, pipes, valves, pumps, insulation, hangers, supports, grease interceptors, and more.

Plumbing systems are often overlooked until they fail. Educational institutions can attract new talent by showcasing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems with exposed piping and interactive elements. Features like color-coded pipes and transparent mechanical rooms can educate and inspire students about the vital role of plumbing in modern infrastructure.

Sustainability in commercial plumbing focuses on modern pipe sizing to reduce material use and Legionella risk. Efficient layouts and lower-carbon materials like PEX and recycled PVC can lower greenhouse gas emissions, while improved equipment efficiency and training help reduce operational and embodied carbon emissions.