In the March issue of pme, read about how a Montana cancer center has redesigned its heating system to ensure better comfort for its patients. Also, a Cleveland clinic has undergone a significant expansion including the addition of nearly a thousand Chicago faucets. Catch up on the latest news in the plumbing, mechanical and engineering industry and check out the latest products the industry has to offer.
The team of engineers at Missoula, Mt.-based Associated Construction Engineering strives to provide the right level of comfort on every commercial application it designs for its clients.
The opening of the Cleveland Clinic’s Sydell & Arnold Miller Family Pavilion and the Glickman Tower marked the completion of the most significant expansion project in the organization’s history. The $504 million project included a 1.3 million-sq.-ft. pavilion and tower that consolidated health-care units spread throughout the Cleveland campus.
Top gun at the High-Altitude Army Aviation Training Site in Gypsum, Colo.
March 28, 2014
It’s no secret Colorado boats some of the best skiing opportunities for locals and tourists. And just 30 miles west of the renowned ski town of Vail, resides another gem in the form of a state-of-the-art facility that trains Colorado National Guard helicopter pilots.
Commercial building loans and their supporting activity are edging toward pre-recession levels. As of mid-year 2013, U.S. banks had issued just short of $1 trillion dollars in commercial real-estate loans, up almost 4% from a year earlier, according to official sources.
If you look deeper you’ll see that with each passing year the gap of nonbelievers shrinks.
March 28, 2014
This time last month, I was hammering away on my February editorial and simultaneously listening to President Obama’s sixth State of the Union address to Congress and the nation. I kept the YouTube stream of the speech in a tiny video player in the lower-right hand corner of my screen.
I stopped at the gas station the other day because one of my car’s tires looked a bit low. They charge us for air here on the Isle of Long. When I was a young man, it was free.
This spring, IAPMO starts the final round of meetings leading up to the publication of the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The meeting was recently moved from St. Louis to Las Vegas, but the dates remain the same (April 28-30). Those dates are coincidently the same dates as the International Code Council’s Green Code hearings in Memphis, Tenn.
IAPMO moved its annual Technical Committee meetings to Las Vegas. The
March 28, 2014
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) moved its annual Technical Committee meetings to Las Vegas. The meetings will still be held April 28-May 2, but were moved to Las Vegas from St. Louis. The meetings will work toward developing the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code publications.
ASPE appointed Cory Powers to the new position of ASPE Young Professionals Liaison to the ASPE Board of Directors
March 28, 2014
Powers has a nonvoting position and will give ASPE’s young members more representation at the national leadership level. Powers will ensure the AYP members’ needs are met with the proper education, networking and mentoring opportunities.
International Code Council hired Michael Gardner as its executive vice president of compliance programs.
March 28, 2014
Gardner will coordinate strategic efforts, bulid industry relationships and expand value for clients and manufacturers. He will identify new opportunites to help ICC leverage knowledge and technical expertise to help clients navigate the complexities around the supply chain, from compliance and regulatory issues to market acceptance.
Uponor North America was named a Progress Minnesota 2014 honoree by Finance & Commerce magazine.
March 28, 2014
The award recognizes companies and individuals that drive business growth, jobs and economic development in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the state of Minnesota.
A “Hydronics for High Efficiency Wood-Fired and Pellet-Fired Boilers” workshop has been added to the Northeast Biomass Heating Expo.
March 28, 2014
The addition of the technical session underscores the depth of specialty knowledge that will be available to conference attendees and highlights the Steering Committee’s consistent effort to increase practical learning for engineers, architects and HVAC specialists.
NSF International recently launched a new Building Water Systems Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point training program for water systems professionals.
March 28, 2014
Although municipal water is treated and distributed in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations and is safe for its intended use, microorganisms can enter plumbing systems, attach to the inside surfaces of pipes and equipment to form a biofilm and grow in much greater numbers.
In-depth knowledge of sustainable techniques is in demand and the 13 online courses offered in the spring through the online ASHRAE Learning Institute will help professionals stay updated on the latest trends.
March 28, 2014
The spring sessions will feature the “Significant Changes to Standard 90.1-2010” course and will cover an in-depth overview of the standard and answer questions about changes from previous editions in envelope, lighting and mechanical sections.
The Gateway Baptist Church in Loveland, Colo., was under two ft. of water and covered in mud after a storm in late 2013.
March 28, 2014
Thanks in part to Rinnai’s donation of an Ultra Series condensing tankless water heater and assistance from a local contractor, the church reopened its doors just before Thanksgiving 2013 – nine weeks after the storm.
Tjernlund’s Duct Booster register fans feature an energy-efficient, high-velocity cross-flow blower, are ultra-quiet (1.4 sones) and use 20 watts of electricity.
March 28, 2014
Tjernlund’s Duct Booster register fans feature an energy-efficient, high-velocity cross-flow blower, are ultra-quiet (1.4 sones) and use 20 watts of electricity.
Caleffi’s iSolar MX LTE is a powerful multifunctional temperature differential controller with add-on system functions for use in a wide variety of solar-thermal heating applications.
March 28, 2014
Caleffi’s iSolar MX LTE is a powerful multifunctional temperature differential controller with add-on system functions for use in a wide variety of solar-thermal heating applications.
Niagara Conservation’s Stealth rear outlet ultra-high-efficiency-toilet gives renovators and remodelers a solution that doesn’t require tearing down walls.
March 28, 2014
Niagara Conservation’s Stealth rear outlet ultra-high-efficiency-toilet gives renovators and remodelers a solution that doesn’t require tearing down walls.
VTS America’s VENTUS “Born in the U.S.A.” line of air-handling units with frameless-casing panels are comprised of polyurethane foam with double-sided zinc-coated steel sheets.
March 28, 2014
VTS America’s VENTUS “Born in the U.S.A.” line of air-handling units with frameless-casing panels are comprised of polyurethane foam with double-sided zinc-coated steel sheets.
The Cleveland Faucet Group Cornerstone line for the kitchen includes: two-handle bar/prep faucets and single- and two-handle kitchen faucet with or without coordinating side spray.
March 28, 2014
The Cleveland Faucet Group Cornerstone line for the kitchen includes: two-handle bar/prep faucets and single- and two-handle kitchen faucet with or without coordinating side spray.
The Wilkins REMXLCR and REMXLPFR retrofit tailpieces are easy to install and can replace any brand without the need for additional fittings or components.
March 28, 2014
The Wilkins REMXLCR and REMXLPFR retrofit tailpieces are easy to install and can replace any brand without the need for additional fittings or components.
Xylem’s Goulds Water Technology and Bell & Gossett brand vertical turbine impellers will convert from their previous standard of silicon bronze to a high-grade investment cast 316 stainless-steel material.
March 28, 2014
Xylem’s Goulds Water Technology and Bell & Gossett brand vertical turbine impellers will convert from their previous standard of silicon bronze to a high-grade investment cast 316 stainless-steel material.
Merit Brass adds more valves to its ball valve lines.
March 28, 2014
Merit’s valve offering begins with 1-piece threaded, 2-piece threaded standard and full-port, and 3-piece threaded and socket-weld ball valves; otherwise known as its “V” Series.
Part of Webstone’s Hydro-Core hydronic manifold system is Hydro-Core Flex, a lineup of complete near-boiler piping kits designed for wall-hung boilers with integral pumps.
March 28, 2014
Part of Webstone’s Hydro-Core hydronic manifold system is Hydro-Core Flex, a lineup of complete near-boiler piping kits designed for wall-hung boilers with integral pumps.
NIBCO Coil-Connect balancing valves, combination ball valves, unions and valve kits provide solutions for a wide range of application requirements to ensure a balanced HVAC system.
March 28, 2014
NIBCO Coil-Connect balancing valves, combination ball valves, unions and valve kits provide solutions for a wide range of application requirements to ensure a balanced HVAC system.
TOTO’s Keane faucet blends modern fluidity with classic design elements for an affordable faucet that fits traditional, transitional and contemporary bath decors.
March 28, 2014
TOTO’s Keane faucet blends modern fluidity with classic design elements for an affordable faucet that fits traditional, transitional and contemporary bath decors.