PME eNews

Evaluating life cycle cost of various HVAC systems

Upfront costs and energy consumption are primary drivers when selecting a commercial HVAC system in new and retrofit projects.

PM Engineer Profile: Taco's Mark Chaffee

pme recently had the chance to catch up with industry veteran Mark Chaffee, the vice president of governmental relations and sustainability at Cranston, Rhode Island-based Taco Comfort Solutions.

Viega salutes women in plumbing and HVAC

Their presence in every aspect of the trades from design and manufacturing to executive leadership to turning wrenches and fitting pipe is often overshadowed in predominantly male fields.

New LEED guidance helps cities expand resilience efforts in response to COVID-19 pandemic

The new credits are designed to help local governments and development authorities better prepare for and respond to future pandemic events.

ASHRAE introduces updated reopening guide for schools and universities

Also included is guidance formulated to help designers retrofit and plan for the improvement of indoor air quality and to slow the transmission of viruses via the HVAC systems as well as new guidance on student health facilities, laboratories, athletic facilities, residence halls, and large assemblies, lectures and theaters.

Hydraulic Institute expands access to pump system training resources

Companies can subscribe to the platform as a general planning resource or utilize the webinars and other tools for the training, development or on-boarding of its professionals.

Julius Ballanco: 2021 ICC Mechanical Code is a mess

ICC announced the publication of the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC).

MEPFP and project management coordination

In a time where face-to-face collaboration is not practical (due to COVID-19), effective management of the building design process and inter-discipline coordination is imperative for development of a project.

Christoph Lohr: What the U.S. military can teach us about leading through chaos

In last month’s column, I wrote about how military strategy can help businesses learn to navigate the current chaotic times.

Nicole Krawcke: Embrace the change

With many states finally lifting stay-at-home orders and businesses reopening, employees returning to work may have new illnesses to worry about other than coronavirus.

Zurn backflow preventer

Zurn expands its Zurn connected backflow preventer product line with the Zurn connected pressure monitor (ZCSM-PF) and Zurn connected flow meter option (ZCSM-BTM).