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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...
<> One Man's Thoughts on Women in Public Restrooms
by Anthony Shupenko, Jr., P.E.
<> Eat or Be Eaten
by Tim Fausch
BE A BLOGGER!!
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.
Interested? Let's talk about it. Call or email PME Editor Jim Camillo at 630-694-4011 or camilloj@bnpmedia.com and he'll get back to you pronto! |
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE:
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Are you perplexed by the sight of those exposed mechanicals? Not certain how to protect and improve the appearance of unattractive fire sprinkler systems, piping, plumbing, and HVAC? Consider the Soffi-Steel® System to be your economical, durable and efficient mechanical concealment solution. Our Soffi-Steel® System is completely customized to satisfy all light to heavy-duty applications; and is available in a myriad of gauges, dimensions and finishes. Includes a 10-Year Warranty. FM approved. UL listing pending. Visit
www.soffisteel.com or call 800-800-3213 for more information. |
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Green Building Projected For Major Growth
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The U.S. green building market is accelerating at a dramatic rate, according to McGraw-Hill Construction's Green Outlook 2009: Trends Driving Change
report, released recently at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. The value of green building construction starts was up five-fold from 2005 to 2008 (from $10 billion to $36-$49 billion), and could triple by 2013, reaching $96-$140 billion. This report estimates the value of the U.S. green building market over the next five years based on data found in the McGraw-Hill Construction Network.
ASPE Begins Wentink College of Fellows
At its 2008 bienniel Convention in Long Beach, CA, the American Society of Plumbing Engineers inaugurated the Kenneth G. Wentink College of Fellows and inducted the first 20 Fellows. These plumbing industry professionals and ASPE members were selected for their significant, sustained contributions to the plumbing engineering and design profession, the Society, and/or the plumbing industry in the areas of contracting and manufacturing. Among the first 20 Fellows is PME Editorial Director and current ASPE President
Julius Ballanco, P.E., CPD, FASPE. |
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Watts Water Technologies has announced that Jim Erhardt
[photo] has joined Watts in the position of national market manager for its line of hydronic heating products. His responsibilities will include new product development and management, technical product training, and coordination of marketing activities of hydronic and specialty products.
Rheem Mfg. Co. has promoted Mike Barnes to director of residential national accounts, reflecting the company's drive to service the builder community. Barnes will identify future trends in the building industry by working closely with builders, Rheem product development and the sales team. He will also continue to manage the national account specialist team that covers the new-home construction market. |
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DVD Showcases Sprinkler Systems, Installation
Potter Electric Signal Co. offers to sprinkler industry professionals a free DVD containing overviews of sprinkler systems, monitoring products, and correct installation procedures. The DVD consists of seven modules meant to serve as a visual educational tool as well as a quick reference guide. A copy of the DVD can be obtained by visiting www.pottersignal.com/DVD.html and filling out a brief questionnaire.
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 Strainers For Steam, Water, Oil or Gas Pipelines
NIBCO Inc.
introduces its Class 125 Cast Bronze Y-strainer line. These strainers are used in commercial applications to trap foreign matter in steam, water, oil or gas pipelines. The bronze strainer line includes Class 125 solder ½" - 2" and threaded ¼" - 3" rated 125 SWP/200 CWP. They are available with the following options: threaded or solder-end connections; solid cap or tapped cap with plug; stainless steel 20 mesh or perforated stainless steel screen. |
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ASK THE EXPERT... AT PM ENGINEER MAGAZINE
Got a general question about plumbing, fire protection or hydronics?
Submit your question to camilloj@bnpmedia.com and we'll get it answered for you in a matter of days, or maybe even hours.
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 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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