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READ OUR BLOGS...WRITE OUR BLOGS
Be sure to read the latest entries on our blog, PME Perspectives, at WWW.PMENGINEER.COM.
In case you missed them, here's a couple to definitely check out...
<>"Global Trends Conference" Provides Much Food For Thought
by Jim
Olsztynski
<>No Time to Play Possum
by Tim Fausch
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If you're a designer/engineer (in plumbing, piping, hydronics, or fire protection), why not consider writing a weekly, monthly or occasional blog for www.PMEngineer.com?
Share your opinions, insights and experiences with thousands of fellow professionals.
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Latest Headlines
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Members of the ICC voted overwhelmingly in favor (73%) of code proposal RB64, which requires residential fire sprinklers for all new one- and two-family homes and townhouses. The sprinkler mandate will first appear in the 2009 International Residential Code.
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The administration of New Jersey Governor John Corzine has announced that it will not require residential and office high-rise buildings built before 1988 to be retrofitted with the suppression systems for at least four years.
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All About Hot Water
Rheem Water Heating has launched a new bimonthly electronic newsletter, "How to Sell Smarter Hot Water," available free of charge to anyone in the business of designing, building and equipping modern bathrooms, including the water heating systems behind the fixtures and fittings. The e-newsletter strives for a balanced view of various, often-competitive hot-water technologies, particularly tank-type versus tankless water heaters. This stance echoes that of the company's
www.SmarterHotWater.com microsite.
CLSE Names 2008 DeCamara Scholarship Winners
Each year, the Center for Life Safety Education awards $7,000 in scholarships to two exemplary fire protection engineering students at the University of Maryland in College Park. The 2008 winners of the Philip L. DeCamara, Jr. Memorial Scholarship are Allison Carey (first place, $4,000) and Kelly Opert (second place, $3,000). Named in memory of the tireless fire sprinkler pioneer, the DeCamara Scholarship was established in the fall of 1984.
BrassCraft Accelerates Green Initiatives
BrassCraft offers streamlined packaging and energy-efficient manufacturing processes as a way to heighten their ecological commitment. Packaging materials supplied to BrassCraft are provided by Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forestry Initiative certified suppliers. Using materials provided by these certified suppliers supports the worldwide growth of responsible forest management. The conservation continues with an average of 30% recycled materials used in the production of their shipping cartons. |
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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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EnerWorks, a North American solar thermal technology provider, recently announced the appointment of Tony Ali
as vice president, sales and customer allegiance. Ali brings 20 years of strategic business development and sales leadership experience to his role. Most recently, he was the Global Director for Customer Allegiance and Operations with Thermo CRS, focusing on building excellence in customer service and training.
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. welcomes Alan Larson [photo], a new technical
 services manager, to their team. Larson has more than 20 years of experience in fire suppression systems. He is a NICET (National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technicians) certified fire sprinkler designer, a certified fire protection specialist, is certified in plumbing engineering by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers
and is a member of the NFPA committee on residential fire sprinkler systems.
Viega has announced that Dan Schmierer will stay on as CEO of Viega North America until 2012. When Schmierer joined Viega, his job was to introduce the German-based company to America. During Schmierer's tenure, Viega has grown from a small office in Chelmsford, MA, into a thriving organization 542 people strong, based in Wichita, KS. Almost 200 of these employees are sales representatives spread throughout the country; Viega also has a training facility and manufacturing and logistics facilities throughout the United States. |
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ASK THE EXPERT... AT PM ENGINEER MAGAZINE
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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 magazine 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, please contact Publisher Bob Miodonski at 630-694-4007 and miodonskir@bnpmedia.com. |
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