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Watts Water sponsors 2014 New American Home at International Builder’s Show

Watts and SunTouch have contributed a wide range of products and solutions for the showcase home, including PEX pipe and fittings, and an electric floor-warming system.

February 25, 2014

Watts and SunTouch have contributed a wide range of products and solutions for the showcase home, including PEX pipe and fittings, and an electric floor-warming system.

Air-source heat pumps vs. ground-source heat pumps

Variable-speed compressor technology has leveled the playing field for this type of heating and cooling equipment.

February 25, 2014

Variable-speed compressor technology has leveled the playing field for this type of heating and cooling equipment.

Code change proposed to require hot water pipe insulation

The United Association and the Natural Resources Defense Council have proposed a code change to the 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code

February 25, 2014

The United Association and the Natural Resources Defense Council have proposed a code change to the 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code to require insulation of all hot water piping systems such as those serving lavatories, showers, dishwashers and kitchen sinks.

Innovation at NYC’s Javits Center

Pace Plumbing engineered a pipe-hanging system for the convention center’s 6.75-acre green roof.

Kelly Faloon

February 20, 2014

The Jacob J. Javits Convention Center in New York City recently completed a four-year, $465 million renovation and expansion. Designed by I. M. Pei architects as a space frame structure, the center was built between 1980 and 1986 as a replacement of the New York Coliseum.

Commercial gas-fired water heating

RECO USA and Bosch introduce the Thermodyne RBP, an instantaneous, high-efficiency, low-NOx, gas-fired domestic water heating system designed for high volume with precision temperature controls.

February 20, 2014

RECO USA and Bosch introduce the Thermodyne RBP, an instantaneous, high-efficiency, low-NOx, gas-fired domestic water heating system designed for high volume with precision temperature controls.

Commercial chiller

WaterFurnace’s CLW chiller optimizes system performance using a combination of hardware and software options.

February 20, 2014

WaterFurnace’s CLW chiller optimizes system performance using a combination of hardware and software options.

Energy calculator app

Propane Education & Research Council introduces the Propane Energy Calculator app.

February 20, 2014

Propane Education & Research Council introduces the Propane Energy Calculator app.

Compost toilet chambers

The Aquatron system from Rosie’s Natural Way is composed of two parts, the Separator and the BioChamber.

February 20, 2014

The Aquatron system from Rosie’s Natural Way is composed of two parts, the Separator and the BioChamber.

Water and energy recycler

Nexus eWater at-home Water and Energy Recycler is an on-site graywater treatment and recycling solution for zero net energy and other low-impact residential projects.

February 20, 2014

Nexus eWater at-home Water and Energy Recycler is an on-site graywater treatment and recycling solution for zero net energy and other low-impact residential projects.

KBIS and IBS hope to be bigger and better

Optimism abounds for first combined KBIS-IBS show in Las Vegas.

Mike Miazga

January 23, 2014

If the preshow buzz is any indication, the co-locating of the http://www.kbis.com/ Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and the http://buildersshow.com/Home/ International Builders’ Show already is a smash hit. The two major industry trade shows go under the same roof for the first time Feb. 4-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center as part of what is being billed as Design & Construction Week.