The ICC held its final code hearing Oct. 21-29 in Richmond, Virginia, for the technical content of the 2021 International Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code.

The world has changed,” says Charlie Copeland, P.E. and president and CEO of New York City-based Goldman Copeland Consulting Engineers.

Quickly-embraced thermostatic mixing-valve standard has become watered down.

Female engineers taking the lead a welcome development.

The overlooked benefit of hydronics.

We go to the places where we’re comfortable when troubleshooting.

Although this is a pretty simple objective, it’s not a routine installation.

Privacy issues, proper number of fixtures also on the docket at October meeting.

Geothermal, firetube boilers and new control solutions help buildings go greenIndustry continues its push for more energy-efficient systems.

Impressive energy savings or fancy design don’t mean much if occupants are miserable.