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Upfront costs and energy consumption are primary drivers when selecting a commercial HVAC system in new and retrofit projects.

In last month’s column, I wrote about how military strategy can help businesses learn to navigate the current chaotic times. 

We are living in chaotic times. The current COVID-19 crisis has quickly turned from a health risk to an economically challenging one. 

Now that many jurisdictions across the country are mandating fire sprinkler systems in new-home construction, de-signers need to be aware of the requirements and challenges these systems can face in relation to water meters.

Whenever a hydronic system is divided into several zones, it’s worth considering a buffer tank between the heat source and distribution system.

As plumbing engineers, we need to constantly expand our knowledge to stay current with an ever-changing landscape (especially in today’s world where COVID-19 brings further uncertainty).  

There are sorted opinions about using expansion tanks within closed geothermal earth loops. 

For many customers and projects, selecting a propane tankless water heater is a smart decision. 

In my last column, I talked about a number of personality metrics available to you and I ranked those metrics.

Gas-fired appliances are commonly used for space heating, water heating, cooking and more.