I spoke with several manufacturers who took the show’s strong turnout as a good sign the economy finally is coming to life.

Shawn Martin, International Code Council

Water conservation is a hot topic at the ICC Green Code hearings.

A turnkey tankless rack system from Facilities Resource Group keeps hot water flowing at restaurants across the country. Despite the vital importance of hot water, delivering the right quantities to the right outlets at the right temperatures – especially during operational peaks – is an anxious, uphill battle for many managers.

How my own system has morphed over the years.

Advanced pumping system dramatically lowers New Jersey building’s energy costs. Evan Samouhos was so confident in the potential energy savings offered by a new domestic water booster pump system that he fronted the purchase himself.

Keith Schloemer, LEED AP, KLH Engineers

Rick Nortier, Sloan Valve Co.

Meet Brad Hanson, P.E., from Arnold & O’Sheridan Consulting Engineers.

This new section highlights plumbing engineers/designers, their greatest achievements and the challenges they face in their career in the plumbing industry.