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Vancouver Island Schools local Sooke School District school in Greater Victoria for 1,200 elementary and middle school students.

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New school meets energy efficiency needs with pre-insulated PEXa pipe

High-performing district heating application facilitates a high-quality experience for students and teachers.

February 19, 2024

Sooke School District responded to the influx of young families by swiftly constructing schools for 1,200 students. These LEED v4 Gold-certified buildings seamlessly integrated into the landscape, featuring photovoltaic panels, geothermal HVAC, and district heating for efficiency. Underground piping ensured optimal comfort while minimizing waste.

Caleffi launches 'The Caleffi Green' initiative

February 16, 2024

The global initative defines a path forward with a multi-faceted plan of action for sustainability.

The New Flat Rate integrates EGIA’s OPTIMUS Financing to revolutionize the sales process for home service contractors

February 15, 2024

The integration simplifies the approval process, enabling instant financing options that cater to all credit scores and a variety of home improvement projects.

PME Top 20 Products of 2023 feature image of five wooden stars on the ladder upgrade rating of side-by-side stacked wooden blocks.

PM Engineer Top 20 Products of 2023

Check out 2023’s most popular products based on pageviews from PM Engineer’s website.

Nicole Krawcke

February 15, 2024

The 20 products highlighted here have earned the distinction of being PM Engineer’s Top Products of 2023 based on the number of pageviews on www.pmengineer.com. Congratulations to those products on this year’s list.

2024 AHR Expo

Video: 2024 Plumbing Trends, Live from the AHR Expo

February 14, 2024

BNP Media’s Plumbing Group was in attendance at the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago, talking to exhibitors about industry trends and what to expect in 2024.

PM Top 20 Products of 2023 feature image of a star stamp with stamped stars on the table.

Plumbing & Mechanical Top 20 Products of 2023

Check out 2023’s most popular products based on pageviews from PM’s website.

Nicole Krawcke

February 14, 2024

The 20 products highlighted here have earned the distinction of being Plumbing & Mechanical’s Top Products of 2023 based on the number of pageviews on www.pmmag.com. Congratulations to those products on this year’s list.

ASC Engineered Solutions acquires Ward Manufacturing

February 12, 2024

Ward is a manufacturer of pipe joining components including fittings, nipples and the WARDFlex corrugated stainless steel tubing system.

01 PM Feb 2024 Keystone Air Power Smart Hydronics Facility

Case Study

Amish Hardware Store with smart hydronics technology

Keystone Air Power, Lebanon County’s fastest-growing hardware store, is a robust Amish enterprise full of surprises.

Dave Raabe

February 12, 2024

Keystone Air Power is a thriving Amish enterprise that runs a fully modern hardware store in Central Pennsylvania. The 52,000-square-foot building is constructed around a cutting-edge, off-grid mechanical and electrical system that demonstrates the Amish's knowledge of smart technology.

Fujitsu selects new refrigerant for reduced environmental impact

February 10, 2024

Fujitsu General America announced the development of various ducted and ductless residential, light-commercial and applied products utilizing R-32 refrigerant.

Trade show attendees at the 2023 DCW in Las Vegas

Kitchen and Bath

Kitchen & Bath Industry Show returns to Las Vegas

2024 marks 60 years for industry’s largest kitchen and bath show.

Natalie Forster

February 5, 2024

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) returned to Las Vegas in 2023. Hoping to break records again, KBIS/IBS returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center this year. Explore the latest products, technologies, and trends in kitchen and bath design.