I joined Women of ASPE Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD December 22, 2017 Get involved in growing the ranks of female engineers. Read More
Missed opportunites at IAPMO Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD November 29, 2017 UA flexes its muscles at code-change hearings. Read More
Maintaining hot water temperatures Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD October 12, 2017 Controls have improved, but work still needs to be done to protect against thermal shock. Read More
It’s time for an overhaul of the code-change process Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD September 28, 2017 Let’s talk 2021 code changes.Read More
Roof drain dilemma pops up at ASME/CSA committee meeting Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD August 23, 2017 Separate strainers needed if designing a combined primary and secondary system. Read More
A green backlash at IAPMO Plumbing Technical Committee meetings Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD June 20, 2017 Support falls short on changes proposed for green supplement. Read More
Growing pains at ICC and the EPA Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD May 23, 2017 Two industry organizations have tough choices to make in the near future. Read More
Expect vigorous debates at IAPMO public comment hearings Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD April 26, 2017 Vigorous discussions on nearly 150 proposed code changes are expected at IAPMO public comment hearings. Read More
New sizing method for roof drainage aims to clear up confusion Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD March 27, 2017 Down the pipe.Read More
ASME jettisons plumbing to focus on newer technologies Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD February 13, 2017 Organization to focus on five specific, newer technologies. Read More