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The USGlass News Network reports that broader adoption of statewide building codes in Louisiana prevented much greater losses along the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Gustav. Insured losses from Gustav could range from $4-$10 billion, compared with Katrina's losses of $81.2 billion, according to Risk Management Solutions.
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Construction on the world's first "living building" has begun. A spokesman for the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhineback, NY, says the structure will incorporate all elements of the USGBC's LEED rating system and house an ecological wastewater treatment system that will process 5 million gallons of wastewater each year.
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Architects, Engineers Dispute NIST Report on WTC-7 Collapse 
The conclusions from a recent report submitted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology regarding World Trade Center-7's destruction on Sept. 11, 2001, is contrary to all historical, visual, and physical evidence, according to an independent worldwide organization composed of more than 470 engineers and architects. WTC-7 was a 47-story skyscraper located more than a football field away from the North Tower and was not hit by any airplane, yet completely collapsed hours after the Twin Towers fell in a similar manner. States architect Richard Gage, AIA, "
In the history of steel-framed structures, no high-rise building has ever collapsed from fire before, even when other fires were hotter, more widespread, and lasted far longer."
Will Unemployment Rise Through 2009?
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index
continued its year-long decline in August, suggesting even more softening to come in the labor market. The index fell in August to 110.8, down 0.5 percent from July's revised figure of 111.4, and down more than 8 percent from a year ago. "The Employment Trends Index continues to rapidly deteriorate, suggesting there is little likelihood of a turnaround in the job market anytime soon," said Gad Levanon, Senior Economist at The Conference Board, the global business research and membership organization. "In fact, the pace of decline points toward job losses and rising unemployment extending well into 2009."
Manufacturers Briefs: Sloan Valve Co. recently became the first plumbing company in the world to receive the prestigious Cradle to Cradle(SM
) Design certification for its products from MBDC, the product process and design firm that evaluates companies and their products based on their "eco-effectiveness." Two Sloan plumbing products were certified for Silver-level status: the UPPERCUT Dual-Flush Flushometer and the Royal model 111 manual Flushometer...T
aco, Inc. has joined the Green Mechanical Council (GreenMech) as a Founding Member. Headquartered in Cranston, RI, Taco joins several other organizations as a leading member of GreenMech. The company develops and manufactures hydronic-based components for use in heating and cooling applications...
BrassCraft
has reorganized its marketing and product development teams to provide a dedicated focus on new product development and growth in their core water and gas product lines. Product Development will lead adjacent product expansion within current product lines. Separate Water and Gas Product Development groups will focus on business planning, marketing initiatives, engineering innovations and product line extension. |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE NEXT MEC WEBINAR!!
The Application of Storage Tanks in Hydronic & Solar Thermal Systems
October 16 at 10am PT | 1pm ET
Presented by John Siegenthaler, P.E.
Register today for only $49!
This Webinar covers a wide range of tank applications and presents technical information on where the tanks are needed, how they are sized, and the best way to pipe them into specific systems. Although storage tanks have been part of some hydronic systems for years, this Webinar will present unique and state-of-the-art applications that will help define the future of hydronic and solar thermal systems.
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Cash Acme has announced the promotion of Laura Brown
to the position of retail channel manager. In the newly-created position, she will interface with retail customers on marketing, promotional and merchandising programs. Laura joined Cash Acme in 2006 and for the past two years has served as marketing coordinator.
Caleffi Hydronic Solutions has hired Woody Dickinson [photo]
 as a product manager. Dickinson will lead the development and introduction of new components and systems, including the related marketing and sales communication materials. He comes to Caleffi with 18 years of experience in the HVAC controls business and has been a product manager and director of marketing at companies, including Johnson
Controls and Siemens Building Technologies.
Potter Electric Signal Co., LLC has announced two appointments: Dave Kosciuk is vice president of sales for the fire and security Division. Kosciuk brings more than 17 years of industry experience to Potter and will be responsible for all Potter's domestic sales efforts for the fire and security marketplace. Robbie Murray
has been hired as the new global product training manager for the fire and security division. Murray has more than 25 years of industry experience. He will be responsible for Potter's training and educational efforts for fire and security customers. |
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Enter The 2008 Excellence in Design Awards Competition!
PM Engineer Wants to Hear About Your Most Unique Design.
Entries Now Being Accepted. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO Sept. 22, 2008!
If you're a consulting, specifying or design engineering firm, you can submit your most interesting projects for PME's Excellence in Design Awards contest. PME is ready to honor the most unique designs of 2008 in these market segments: plumbing, piping, hydronics or sprinklers.
Designs will be judged based on the following criteria:
1. Innovation in design. Explain why you feel your project is an innovative design.
2. Customer satisfaction. What steps did you take to satisfy the customer on this project?
3. Ability to meet schedules. How did you ensure that the schedules were all met on the project?
4. Cost-efficient strategies. What strategies did you employ to meet your budget or improve cost efficiency on the project?
5. Community improvement. How does this project improve the community in which it is based?
To nominate your company's best design, e-mail the editor a very detailed statement describing how your design meets any or all of the five criteria outlined above. We'll follow up by contacting those who submit the most intriguing descriptions.
Please e-mail all submissions to Jim Camillo at camilloj@bnpmedia.com. (Include the name, phone number and e-mail address of the correct contact person at your company.) Nominations also can be mailed to: Jim Camillo, PM Engineer, 1050 IL Rt. 83, Suite 200, Bensenville, IL 60106-1096; or faxed to 248-283-6547. Call Jim with any questions at 630-694-4011.
AN ONLINE ENTRY FORM IS NOW AVAILABLE (simply click
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ASK THE EXPERT... AT PM ENGINEER MAGAZINE
Got a general question about plumbing, fire protection or hydronics?
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Please be sure to include your position within the plumbing industry [engineer, contractor or wholesaler] so we can forward it to the proper person. |
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Be Sure to Check Out the Latest Issue
of Bath & Kitchen Pro
Read the Fall 2008 issue of Bath & Kitchen Pro at www.bathandkitchenpro.com. This Web site complements Bath & Kitchen Pro and helps you stay up to date between issues by posting industry news, product news and photos, and a blog written by Bath & Kitchen Pro staff members.
Bath & Kitchen Pro is a unique publication created for a powerful audience of bath-and-kitchen installers, distributors with showrooms and designers. Unlike other magazines that focus purely on design, Bath & Kitchen Pro
provides information on installation and purchasing, as well as design trends.
Bath & Kitchen Pro is distributed at major B&K shows in addition to its 55,000 circulation drawn from the readers of Plumbing & Mechanical, Supply House Times, Tile, Stone World, and Environmental Design + Construction.
For additional information, contact Publisher Bob Miodonski at 630-694-4007 and miodonskir@bnpmedia.com. |
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