Upfront costs and energy consumption are primary drivers when selecting a commercial HVAC system in new and retrofit projects. 

During a pandemic, people may not be using showers in public places and may shirk from the thought of doing so. 

In a time where face-to-face collaboration is not practical (due to COVID-19), effective management of the building design process and inter-discipline coordination is imperative for development of a project. 

Waterborne diseases were, at one time, the largest health threat to human life.

In last month’s column, I wrote about how military strategy can help businesses learn to navigate the current chaotic times. 

When I hear the term “luck of the draw,” I can’t help but imagine an unfortunate soul sitting at a craps or roulette table in a casino, head in hands and slot machines ratcheting in the background. 

Most of the modern hydronics technology used in North America for residential and light commercial buildings is for heating. 

ICC announced the publication of the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC). 

Siphonic drainage, introduced to Europe in the 1960s, is an engineered rainwater drainage system that utilizes the natural power of a siphon to drain the water from elevated surfaces (roofs, decks, etc).

Mestek’s Boiler Products Group, consisting of RBI, Advanced Thermal Hydronics and Smith Cast Iron Boilers, announced the promotion of Ken Eggleston to director of sales — boiler products, overseeing the North American market segments and territories.