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2022 December

The December 2022 issue of PM Engineer features the 2023 industry forecast, the beautiful, sensible logic of hydronics, best practices for designing and installing PEX, and more.

Construction

2023 industry forecast remains mostly optimistic despite challenges ahead

Headwinds such as inflation, material shortages and labor shortages will challenge vertical growth.

Nicole krawcke

December 13, 2022

All signs are pointing to a positive 2023 on the nonresidential construction front. On one hand, the sector is likely to be bolstered by funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. On the other hand, residential construction is anticipated to slow. Either way, it won’t be all smooth sailing ahead.

Oventrop-US

PM Engineer Profile: 171-year-old European valve company enters US market

Oventrop opens office in Connecticut, establishing Americas sales region.

Nicole krawcke

December 27, 2022

Established as a foundry of brass fixtures in 1851, Oventrop has since evolved into a global manufacturer of balancing valves and thermostatic radiator valves for the building industries.

flexible nature of PEX means the pipe can bend

How to design and size PEX pipe the right way

Best practices for designing and installing PEX to leverage the benefits of installation efficiencies, job-site safety and profitability potential.

December 22, 2022

Most plumbing professionals in residential construction know PEX. They have either used it themselves or know other designers or installers that are using it. That’s because PEX is the piping product used in more new-home construction than copper and CPVC combined.

combined wastewater energy transfer (WET) and geothermal system

High-rise multi-family apartments to pioneer first-ever geothermal/wastewater heat recovery system

Egg Geo and SHARC Energy partner to help advance climate-friendly buildings as part of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Empire Building Challenge.

Nicole krawcke

December 20, 2022

Two apartment buildings in the Bronx will soon get their heating, cooling and hot water from wastewater and geothermal energy. No more money down the drain, literally!

Anthony Caruso, of AC Plumbing, Heating & Mechanical

What’s yer circulation strategy?

The beautiful, sensible logic of hydronics.

December 15, 2022

If you’re anything like me, the first thing that comes to mind when you think about variable speed circulators is 1970s rock band Supertramp.

All-gender restrooms

Nicole Krawcke: All-gender restrooms — a sign of the times

Codes and standards coupled with societal changes call for redesigned commercial spaces.

Nicole krawcke

December 12, 2022

One of my more recent work trips provided the opportunity to stay the weekend and catch up with one of my college girlfriends in North Carolina. I rode the Amtrak from Charlotte to Durham, where my friend met me at the station.

buildings that have tenants

Dan Holohan: Multifamily heating: Who pays?

Divvying up the bill

Holohan

December 9, 2022

There’s long been talk about how to divvy up the heating expenses in buildings that have tenants. Should each tenant have their own meter? Their own boiler? Boilers are a lot smaller than they used to be, right?

equipment and system components

Todd Stuart: After construction, what's left behind?

Don’t lose sight of how equipment and system components are installed for routine service, maintenance and replacement needs in the future.

December 8, 2022

There are some amazing builders in our industry that I’ve been fortunate to work with — men and women who lead teams with great success while at the same time building great leaders beside them.

A plumbing professional engineer’s view

David Dexter: The ANSI process versus governmental process

A plumbing professional engineer’s view.

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December 7, 2022

“Governmental members” may desire a public perception of having “no vested financial interest in” the development process. But there is no requirement or mandate for them to be transparent in avoiding conflicts of interest.

Life is like riding a bicycle

Ethan Grossman: Understanding torque and rotating forces

Balancing act

Ethan grossman

Ethan Grossman P.E., CPD

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December 6, 2022

Why does a bike stay balanced when you are moving and fall to the side when you are standing still? Anyone who has ridden a bike knows that if you keep moving you won’t fall but as soon as you come to a stop you will need to put your feet on the ground or risk tipping over.

Aiming lower

John Siegenthaler: Modifying high-temperature distribution systems for lower-temperature operation

Aiming lower — part one

Siegenthaler

John Siegenthaler P.E.

December 2, 2022

What characteristic do solar thermal collectors, hydronic heat pumps and thermal storage tanks supplied by biomass boilers have in common?

Thermostatic mixing valve changes

Julius Ballanco: Thermostatic mixing valve changes

The market for electronic mixing valves will only continue to grow.

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

November 30, 2022

At the recent ASPE Convention and Expo, I visited friends at the Leonard booth. I was invited to see their new electronic thermostatic mixing valves. Simply stated, it was cool. The adjustment of the hot water temperature setting was quick and easy on the basic model. The other models can connect to the building management system, or even your cell phone.

Taco mourns the loss of John White III

November 10, 2022

His Taco career path led to his most recent position as senior vice president, North American OEM Sales. He was loved by Taco employees and his customers as much as he loved them.

Henderson Companies signs on to MEP 2040 Climate Pledge

November 2, 2022

The MEP 2040 Challenge is a commitment among firms that provide MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) and other related design services to achieve net zero carbon on their projects by 2040.

Domingo Mohedano named vice president and general manager of Laars Heating Systems

November 1, 2022

Mohedano succeeds Rich Simons as vice president and general manager of Laars.

Saniflo Above-floor drainage

Saniflo Above-floor drainage

December 8, 2022

The Sanicubic 2VX lift station provides above-floor drainage for multiple plumbing fixtures for an entire residential or commercial structure, thus eliminating the need for costlier and less convenient pit installations.

REHAU Compression sleeve fitting system

REHAU Compression sleeve fitting system

December 7, 2022

REHAU announced the addition of R-20 manifold connectors to its EVERLOC+ compression-sleeve fitting line.

Oatey Co. Sewage check valve

Oatey Co. Sewage check valve

December 6, 2022

The Oatey 4” PVC Backwater Valve is a sewage check valve designed to prevent pumped water from flowing back into the basin.

Facilities Resource Group Tankless rack system

Facilities Resource Group Tankless rack system

December 5, 2022

The TTS Synergy Series tankless rack solution features a turndown ratio of 66:1 that will provide more than 1,600 gallons of hot water per hour, yet is compact enough to fit through a standard mechanical room doorway.

Caleffi Hydronic Solutions Union Y-Strainer

Caleffi Hydronic Solutions Union Y-Strainer

December 2, 2022

Caleffi announced the expansion of the 128 Series union Y-strainers that are ideally suited for use in hot water recirculation or hydronic systems.

ASC Engineered Solutions Copper press fittings

ASC Engineered Solutions Copper press fittings

December 1, 2022

SCI Copper Press fittings for plumbing and mechanical systems feature more than 300 individual SKUs, covering both residential and commercial applications, and comes fully supported by free access BIM and Revit content from ASC-ES.

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