It’s hard to believe three years later we’re still experiencing the effects from the COVID-19 pandemic. And I’m not just talking about the latest variant and rise in cases.

Often early equipment room planning focuses on the larger electrical and mechanical room components, but it is important not to overlook plumbing and fire protection needs.

Meet PM Engineer’s 2023 Plumbing Engineer of the Year, Kelvin Kennedy, who has been in the plumbing engineering industry for 38 years. Have one conversation with him and his passion for plumbing engineering shines through.

As design professionals, our first and primary obligation is the protection of public health, safety and welfare above all other concerns.

There may be something in the water in North Carolina that’s driving its residents to beer. The state now ranks eighth nationally for the number of microbreweries, and fifth in year-to-year growth.

Our 2023 class of Next Gen All-Stars recognizes the next generation of the plumbing industry who are doing their part to make a difference.

“Should we wait for lab planning to identify the plumbing fixtures and equipment before getting involved to save time and budget?” or “Should I get involved early on during the program development?”

While many non-plumbing design professionals think plumbing engineering isn’t particularly difficult, real-world data and the latest developments say otherwise.

By attaining a recognized professional personnel certification, individuals establish their professional credibility and gain the trust and confidence of employers, clients and peers.

PM Engineerhas opened nominations for our 2023 Plumbing Engineer of the Year and Mechanical Engineer of the Year awards. We would like your help in identifying individuals deserving of the award in 2023.