February 17, 2020

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Software innovations, improved communication take BIM to the next level

As building information modeling continues to impact our industry, its full value is predicated on the ability to extract, share and apply information across the entire construction process.

Looking into the future: Commercial HVAC trends

In the last few years, the commercial refrigeration space has seen a significant shift toward natural hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants thanks to new and proposed regulations.

January PME Movers and Shakers

Check out the latest appointments, promotions and goings-on in the plumbing and mechanical industry. Read More

Oatey Co. promotes Lehtinen to vice president, leading brand and digital marketing strategies

Oatey Co. announced the promotion of Katherine Lehtinen to vice president, brand and digital marketing.

QuickDrain recycles 19M plastic bottles as part of USA Shower Pan production

Unlike conventional, pitched mud beds constructed over two-days, contractors using the company’s PET shower panels and waterproofing system can complete a shower modernization job in less than a day.

Jomar Valve names new marketing manager

Kristina Howes will be responsible for driving the marketing strategy for the company.

John Siegenthaler: Approaching perfection

We live in a world where most theoretical ideals can only be approached rather than fully realized.

Julius Ballanco: Thank-you Mr. President

The day after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, I told my wife, “It will be an interesting four years.” How prophetic that has been!

Ray Wohlfarth: Consider a hydronic heating system

The owner asked for a bid to replace her 35-year-old cast iron boiler, which was still operating.

Plumbing: A fulfilling career for lifelong learners

Interested in history, chemistry, biology and having a positive impact on society? Plumbing may be the career for you.

Ethan Grossman: The devil is in the details

Construction design documents almost always include details. I’d venture to guess that many of us began our careers by putting detail sheets together.

Artificial intelligence: Here it comes

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we buy and sell. AI has already transformed consumer markets, and it’s starting to reshape B2B.

Raypak hydronic boiler

The XVers L, the newest hydronic boiler from Raypak, a Rheem company, is built to automatically assess the temperature and adjust to make sure the environment is controlled and comfortable.

Matco-Norca valves

Matco-Norca introduces its latest AWWA C515-15 valve offering, the 225 Series in 3” to 12” and 3” to 24” models and sizes.

Aquatherm molded fittings

Aquatherm announces the addition of molded fittings in 45s, 90s and tees for its SDR 9, 11 and 17.6 product lines.

A.Y. McDonald supply stops

Experience quick access to the water shutoff for a fixture with A.Y. McDonald’s supply stops.

PM Engineer Magazine

2020 January

Check out the January 2020 edition of pme: Numerous innovative mechanical systems installed at the University of Iowa’s Visual Arts Center in Iowa City, Software integration takes BIM to next level, take a look at commercial HVAC trends, and much more!

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February 17, 2020