The November issue of PM Engineer features PM Engineer 2020 Mechanical Engineer of the Year: Chris Winnie, Heat pumps lead in energy efficient trends, Finding the right solution for complex water problems, and more!
NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code provides performance criteria for healthcare facilities that follow a risk-based approach, where it is the risk posed to patients, staff or visitors that defines safety guidelines.
The Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel strives to provide a flawless hotel stay to its guests by offering four-star services and luxurious amenities amid the city’s vibrant, downtown landscape.
The iconic Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, plays host to the National Basketball Association’s Charlotte Hornets, as well as various events and concerts each year.
When our local water company started adding Watts No. 7 dual-check backflow preventers to all water services, we soon discovered water heaters were failing at a rapid pace, with gas fired models exhibiting telltale signs where the cold/hot water lines skewed off making them look like a bow-legged cowboy!
The classic way of estimating heating load in smaller, envelope-dominated buildings is to assume the rate of heat loss is proportional to the difference between the inside and outside temperature.
IAPMO recently announced CEO Russ Chaney will be retiring at the end of the year. The newly appointed CEO is Dave Viola. Both Russ and Dave are personal friends.
Free to all as a downloadable work tool, the Pump Savings Calculator factors the impacts of potential energy savings, based on the HI Energy Rating, alongside other variables, such as initial cost, installation, maintenance, etc.
The integration with Trimble Connect provides users of both platforms with a common data environment for connecting project stakeholders with the data they need to inform decisions and improve team efficiency.
Anvil's broad fire protection offering together with Kennedy Valve's UL/FM product portfolio delivers customers reliable, cost-effective and innovative solutions trusted to protect people and property, the company noted.
The new Uponor stainless steel manifold is a corrosion-resistant, competitively priced metal alternative for radiant heating and cooling applications, the company notes.
The HoldRite HydroFlame silicone firestop sealant is self-leveling and designed for floor applications subject to high levels of moisture or when UL-listed W ratings are required.
The new Flo by Moen property water security system allows multifamily and residential property owners to easily and remotely protect their investments form costly water damage and pipe leaks, Moen points out.