When I hear the term “luck of the draw,” I can’t help but imagine an unfortunate soul sitting at a craps or roulette table in a casino, head in hands and slot machines ratcheting in the background. 

Most of the modern hydronics technology used in North America for residential and light commercial buildings is for heating. 

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

Heating, cooling, chiller, water pressure boosting, fire safety and wastewater systems in commercial buildings may in-corporate pumps that consume more than 35% of the building’s energy. 

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. 

We are living in chaotic times. The current COVID-19 crisis has quickly turned from a health risk to an economically challenging one. 

COVID-19 has added some interesting discussions to our daily life. I received a phone call regarding the amount of water used to wash our hands for 20 seconds. It is fascinating how everyone now understands that 20 seconds is required for proper handwashing.

Elevators go up and down, that much we know. One could say that they follow the common saying: “What goes up must come down.”