Opportunity knocks for hydronic heating industry Manufacturers weigh-in on current market trends. Nicole Krawcke September 8, 2020 There have been numerous studies over the years touting all the benefits of hydronic heating systems, including improved comfort and energy efficiency. Read More
PM Engineer’s 2020 Plumbing Engineer of the Year: Theresa Card Strategic Energy Solutions’ Theresa Card’s passion and devotion to PHVAC industry goes beyond working hours Nicole Krawcke September 7, 2020 Strategic Energy Solutions’ Theresa Card fell in love with buildings at a young age. It all started with Legos. Read More
PHCCCONNECT2020 goes virtual PHCC reimagines annual conference in digital format. Nicole Krawcke September 7, 2020 The show must go on — and it will — thanks to modern technology. Read More
Letters to the Editor: September 2020 September 3, 2020 Check out Plumbing & Mechanical's letters to the editor for September 2020!Read More
Nicole Krawcke: There’s always room for improvement Set aside time this month to learn something new. Nicole Krawcke September 2, 2020 I’m normally a voracious reader — of anything fiction. Actually, I’m a huge science fiction and fantasy nerd. Read More
Lawrence Marley: Hydronic piping Safely making your building comfortable. Lawrence Marley September 1, 2020 The climate control systems in most commercial buildings have very little similarities to their residential counterparts. Read More
Codes Corner: COVID-19 measures; IAPMO codes and standards The public depends on plumbing codes and standards to keep it safe. Hugo Aguilar, P.E. August 31, 2020 Since 1926, IAPMO has protected the public’s health and safety through its codes and standards activities. Read More
Matt Michel: Stop plumbing now Get out of the truck and build a business. Matt Michel August 28, 2020 Plumbing is what you do. It’s what you are good at. You are proud of that LMP designation, and should be. Now, it’s time to stop plumbing. Read More
Dave Yates: ABS or PVC? Better to be on the safe side. Dave Yates August 27, 2020 Forty-eight years ago, as a plumbing apprentice, we used ABS schedule 40 piping and fittings for DWV work. Read More
Kenny Chapman: Build a team of “in-home experts” Train your front line to understand the fact they are true experts. Kenny Chapman August 26, 2020 Right now, there is a lot of confusion in the world. People don’t necessarily know which “experts” to trust or what to believe. Read More