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First net zero energy education and research facility in Victoria

IAPMO and PICAC Narre Warren Campus
August 17, 2020

The training facility, designed for the plumbing industry, will generate all energy required to support the operation of the building on site through the incorporation of several renewable energy technologies.


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Tool Tips: Tightening shower arms

August 17, 2020

When installing a shower arm or hand held hose wall elbow, thread a ½" coupling onto the male ends and select the appropriate size pipe nipple to use as a lever.


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Mark Chaffee

PM Profile: Taco’s Mark Chaffee

The continued evolution of pumps. Taco’s Mark Chaffee talks energy efficiency, new government regulations and self-sensing technology.
Mike-Miazga
Mike Miazga
August 14, 2020

Plumbing & Mechanical recently had the chance to catch up with industry veteran Mark Chaffee, the vice president of governmental relations and sustainability at Cranston, Rhode Island-based Taco Comfort Solutions. 


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Bridging the gap

Bridging the gap between indoor and outdoor plumbing fixtures

New categories of outdoor faucets are quickly becoming more popular among homeowners and professionals.
Elizabeth Schneider
August 12, 2020

Plumbing fixtures have come a long way over the years, becoming more functional and user-friendly across a wide range of lifestyles. 


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High-performance boiler

High-achieving school chooses high-performance boiler

Dorman High School installed Lochinvar CREST boilers to provide year-round comfort and hot water.
Dan Rettig
August 10, 2020

Paul M. Dorman High School in Roebuck, South Carolina, is achieving academic excellence that’s the envy of many other schools across the Southeast. 


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Circulator Pumps

Circulator pumps bring energy efficiency and cost savings to Seattle home

New pumps eliminate harmonic noise travelling from the mechanical room to the main house.
Brad Jacobs
August 7, 2020

Built more than 30 years ago on the western shores of Puget Sound, a 15,000 square foot custom-built home sits picturesquely at the tip of a cove. 


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RIDGID-Viega

RIDGID-Viega relationship continues to flourish

Pair of industry heavyweights making an impact in PHCP-PVF realm.
Mike-Miazga
Mike Miazga
August 5, 2020

PHCP-PVF manufacturing heavyweights RIDGID and Viega continue to collaborate on solutions aimed at helping professionals do their jobs more efficiently and cost-effectively, thus creating greater opportunities to win more business. 


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Receiving Award

2020 Mechanical Contractor of the Year: Mechanical Inc.

Freeport, Illinois-based contractor finds success in growing employees internally and implementing emerging technology.
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Nicole Krawcke
August 3, 2020

We do what we say.” 
With that tagline, Mechanical has built a solid reputation as being an honest and fair mechanical contracting firm in its 51 years of operation. 


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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: Light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel?

Contracting market report shows spike in growth.
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Nicole Krawcke
July 30, 2020

Normally, making it through July is nothing to celebrate, but given the year we’ve had so far, I’m celebrating the little wins when I can. 


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Training

Training in a post-pandemic world

Ongoing training is required to prevent lost profits and customers.
Matt Koop
July 29, 2020

Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of training several thousand tradespeople a year in the areas of communication, technical expansion and buying habits of consumers today. 


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