It’s clear that people don’t use water as we did in the past. Concerns about water shortages and environmental impacts have led to increased awareness of water efficiency and quality. 

Growing awareness toward new technologies and product diversity along with rising demand for instant hot water sup-ply across care centers, offices and hospitals will enhance the U.S. commercial water heater market, according to a study by Global Market Insights. 

The U.S. is having one of its deadliest tornado years in a decade, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 

Construction for the first 500 beds was completed April 3, while the rest of the field hospital is expected to be finished by April 24.

Some of you may recognize my name, or even the photo next to this column. I’m not exactly a stranger to the plumbing and heating industry. 

From celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2018 to investing another $6 million to its joint venture company, Phyn, in 2019 to the release of the Phyn Plus Pro Edition at the 2020 International Builders Show, Uponor has certainly been busy the past few years.  

pme recently attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of the Bell & Gossett Little Red Schoolhouse training center in Morton Grove, Illinois. 

The inaugural event is scheduled for April 30-May 2, in Rosemont, Illinois, and will showcase the latest design and building processes, products and emerging technologies.