Items Tagged with 'plumbing engineers'

Designing and managing buildings today means thinking beyond individual systems: it’s about creating integrated environments that are equally efficient, adaptable, and sustainable. Connected buildings are reshaping system integration, but what does that mean for engineers, and how can smart design choices today future-proof buildings for tomorrow?

After five years with Supply House Times, Natalie Forster gained valuable insights into the supply chain and developed relationships with PHCP-PVF wholesalers. Now, as the new Editorial Director for both Supply House Times and Plumbing & Mechanical, she'll engage daily with all supply chain participants, including wholesalers, contractors, and engineers.

New York City’s Local Law 97 requires buildings over 25,000 square feet, including houses of worship, to improve energy efficiency by 2025. Compliance involves 13 low-cost measures focused on heating and lighting, promising significant energy and financial savings.

A few examples of design approaches that a laboratory or research building may have to address potential contamination concerns within the building.

Explore key best practices for emergency eyewash and safety shower systems, highlighting compliance standards and design strategies to ensure effective safety measures in hazardous workplaces.

The shift to water-saving plumbing fixtures has increased drainpipe corrosion and blockages, especially in cast iron and copper pipes. While regulations like the 1994 Energy Policy Act promote water conservation, they also lead to solids buildup, compromising pipe integrity and highlighting the need for effective plumbing maintenance.

The deadline to submit a presentation proposal is Feb. 28, 2025.

Join me as I explore the journey of plumbing from ancient practices to modern systems, all while uncovering the challenges of integrating sanitation into historic structures like Edinburgh Castle.

Volume 4 covers selection and sizing practices for various components and equipment, including fixtures, pipes, valves, pumps, insulation, hangers, supports, grease interceptors, and more.

Plumbing systems are often overlooked until they fail. Educational institutions can attract new talent by showcasing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems with exposed piping and interactive elements. Features like color-coded pipes and transparent mechanical rooms can educate and inspire students about the vital role of plumbing in modern infrastructure.