Green Case Studies

pme takes a look at green projects from around the world, involving high efficiency, energy efficiency, geothermal, radiant and much more.

ARTICLES

Seattle finds savings with stainless steel retrofits

Local food market, shipyard and airport achieve savings through pipe retrofits.
May 31, 2013

 With the risk of being smacked in the head by a 25-lb. king salmon careening through the air, it’s no surprise Seattle’s 100-year-old Pike Place Market may be best known for its charismatic fishmongers. And, of course, purveyors of morsels and spirits.   


Read More

Luxury apartment complex makes the switch to tankless water heaters

A New York makeover for The Caroline.
May 31, 2013
When your tenants live in one of the premier rental buildings in the Big Apple, it’s crucial to have all operations working at optimal capabilities. 

Read More

Bobcat breaks ground on $20 million expansion for Acceleration Center

Construction is expected to be complete by summer 2014.
May 14, 2013

Bobcat Co. has officially broken ground on its $20 million renovation and expansion to create the Acceleration Center in Bismarck, N.D.


Read More

Grundfos to move North American headquarters to Chicago area

Denmark-based water pump manufacturer Grundfos broke ground April 16 on the site of its new North American headquarters in Downers Grove, Ill.
April 30, 2013

Denmark-based water pump manufacturer Grundfos broke ground April 16 on the site of its new North American headquarters in Downers Grove, Ill., a Chicago suburb.


Read More

Sustainable Soccer

New BBVA Compass Stadium is filled with energy- and water-saving technologies.
April 24, 2013

David McKenzie knows a thing or two about Houston sports stadiums. McKenzie is a former building engineer at the Houston Astrodome and moved over to Minute Maid Park when that facility, which houses Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros, opened in 2000.


Read More

Service with a green smile

Oil reuse heating system highlights Pennsylvania car dealership’s sustainable footprint.
April 24, 2013

Used motor oil from serviced automobiles must be properly disposed of, but that removal often comes at a cost to a maintenance facility.


Read More

PEX Piping Solution Creates Savings for Bay Area Social Club

Flexible plans made it easy for a new San Francisco-based private social club.
March 21, 2013
The building at 717 Battery St. in San Francisco’s Jackson Square neighborhood (also referred to as the Barbary Coast area), has quite the history behind it.
Read More

A Perfect Match for Michigan-based Boiler-Replacement Projects

Collaborative effort helps two Michigan buildings gain energy efficiencies.
March 21, 2013
Traverse City, Mich.-based consulting firm Apollo Engineering; Oak Park, Mich.-based manufacturers rep Dale Prentice Co. and boiler manufacturer Viessmann have the same energy-efficiency philosophies.
Read More

Business as Usual at the Superdome

New flush valve technology prevents further Super Bowl meltdown.
March 21, 2013
The Superdome, the last of the 1970s era massive U.S. domed sports stadiums still in operation, is a major part of New Orleans’ culture.
Read More

Multimedia

Videos

Image Galleries

2012 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

KBIS 2012 was held at the McCormick Place in Chicago in April.

4/18/13 2:00 pm EST

Smart Pumping -- The "New Normal" in Hydronics

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND The days of wasted electrical energy through poorly designed hydronic systems with low efficiency circulators are about to end. Modern circulators, with Electronically Commutate Motors (ECM), are here to stay. They are quickly becoming the “new normal” in hydronic system design. This webinar will explain the benefits these circulators offer, and show you how to best apply them in residential and light commercial hydronic systems

THE MAGAZINE

PM Engineer Magazine

may cover

2013 May

Check out the May issue of pme!

Table Of Contents Subscribe

pme Poll

As we approach mid-year, how do your sales compare to last year? Sales are:
View Results Poll Archive

The PM Engineer Store

M:\General Shared\__AEC Store Katie Z\AEC Store\Images\Plumbing\new sites\valve-handbook.gif
Valve Handbook

Revised to include details on the latest technologies, Valve Handbook, Third Edition, discusses design, performance, selection, operation, and application.

More Products

Clear Seas Research

ClearSeasResearchWith access to over one million professionals and more than 60 industry-specific publications, Clear Seas Research offers relevant insights from those who know your industry best. Let us customize a market research solution that exceeds your marketing goals.

NSF 122x150

 

Check out pme's special section - Design for Safety & Sustainability.

STAY CONNECTED

facebook_4012.png twitter_40px12.png  youtube_40px12.png