Nadia Askar is the group multimedia editor for BNP Media’s Plumbing Group. She is responsible for leading the direction of the brand’s digital and social presence by ensuring the brand websites and social media outlets are consistently updated, and interacting with readers and followers. Askar joined BNP Media in November 2013.

Whiteside with one of MIFAB’s grease interceptors

pme profile: Michael Whiteside, MIFAB

MIFAB grows into a bigger space

Chicago-based manufacturer celebrates the groundbreaking of a 68,000-sq.-ft. expansion.

Nadia Askar

September 10, 2019

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NP Media Plumbing Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar recently sat down with Michael Whiteside, president and owner of Chicago-based MIFAB.

2018 Western Green Building survey results

Market outlook, trends and more.

Nadia Askar

March 29, 2019

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In order to understand the influence professionals have in specifying, recommending, purchasing and/or installing specific categories of plumbing products, RJ 2.0 surveyed its west-coast readers in November 2018.

The 2019 IBS/KBIS Show was held Feb. 19-21

Design and Construction Week draws growing crowds

Nadia Askar

March 19, 2019

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Early estimates indicate an increase of 30% attendance over 2018; the sixth consecutive year of attendee growth.

Connectivity drives water heater and boiler trends at AHR Expo

AHR returns to Atlanta for the first time since 2001.

Ed McMenamin

Nadia Askar

January 8, 2019

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The 2019 AHR Expo returns to Atlanta for the first time since 2001 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Jan. 14-16.

The U by Moen shower now features Alexa compatibility

How smart tech is changing the bathroom

Nearly 90% of Americans use their phones in the bathroom

Nadia Askar

April 27, 2018

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From Bluetooth-enabled showers to smart toilets and water heaters, PHCP products are going high-tech.

Viega unveils renovated training facility

Nadia Askar

November 7, 2017

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Updates to training facility include a new Interactive Learning Center and improved hands-on training.

Kitchen and bath industry continues to grow

NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show and NAHB International Builders’ Show was held Jan. 10-12, 2017.

Nadia Askar

March 22, 2017

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Design and construction week succeeds at new Florida venue.

The fourth annual Design & Construction Week was held January 10-12, 2017

Design & Construction Week 2017

KBIS and the International Builders’ Show join forces again this time in Orlando.

Nadia Askar

February 8, 2017

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Design & Construction Week succeeds at new Florida venue.

pme Profile: MCAA President Tom Stone

Stone believes mechanical contracting is an ‘industry of opportunity.’

Nadia Askar

March 9, 2016

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Keeping contractors ahead of technology curve is most important role for MCAA.

Introducing the new solar/hydronic code

IAPMO releases the new solar, hydronic and geothermal provisions.

Nadia Askar

January 13, 2016

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The Uniform Solar Energy Code has a new name — the 2015 Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code.

Designing Water Softeners for Today's Commercial Buildings

Learn how commercial multi-tank systems (MTS) are using Responsive Flow Design to produce consistently high-quality softened water while saving significant water, salt and money. MTS systems bring a series of smaller tanks on- and off-line as needed to properly service the building’s flow rates at any given time. MTS systems have lower capital costs, will save your clients up to 50% of their annual operating costs, and can be easily expanded at any time.

PM Engineer Magazine

2019 September

The September 2019 issue of pme, we reveal the recipient of the 2019 Plumbing Engineer of the Year Award, plus Julius Ballanco on lower global-warming refrigerants, geothermal talk, and all the latest new PHCP-PVF products.

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