This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
This Website Uses Cookies
By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn More
This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
PM Engineer
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
PM Engineer
  • EMAGAZINE
    • eMagazine
    • Archive Issue
    • Contact
    • Advertise
    • Subscribe
  • MARKET SECTORS
    • Green Plumbing
    • Green Mechanical Systems
    • Codes
    • Fire Protection
    • Radiant & Hydronics
    • Solar Thermal/Geothermal
    • Bath & Kitchen
    • Water Treatment
    • Technology
  • NEWS
    • Plumbing Group Pipeline
  • COLUMNS
    • Julius Ballanco
    • John Siegenthaler
    • Ethan Grossman
    • Christoph Lohr
    • David Dexter
    • James Dipping
    • Fire Protection
    • Dave Yates
    • Dan Holohan
    • Ray Wohlfarth
    • Editor's Note
    • Guest Editorial
  • MEDIA
    • pme Network Videos
    • PME AHR Expo 2022 Videos
    • eBooks
    • Interactive Product Spotlights
    • Photo Gallery
    • Podcasts
    • Webinars
    • Polls
  • eNEWS
    • pme eNewsletter Archives
    • Supply House Times e-news
    • Radiant & Hydronics eNews Archives
    • Bath & Kitchen Pro eNews Archives
    • Subscribe to Plumbing Group eNewsletters
  • PRODUCTS
  • RESOURCES
    • White Papers
    • Radiant Comfort Report
    • Fire Protection & Design Special Section
    • NSF Design Special Section
    • History of Plumbing
    • Industry Calendar
    • Bookstore
    • Continuing Education
    • Market Research
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
  • DIRECTORIES
    • B.I.G. Book
    • Rep Locator
  • CLASSIFIEDS
    • Auctions
    • Business Opportunities
    • Business For Sale
    • Equipment For Sale
    • Positions Available
    • Products
    • Safety
    • Services
    • Software
    • Training
Home » Topics » Market Sectors

Market Sectors
Market Sectors RSS FeedSubscribe

Breaking out specific industry segments pertinent to plumbing, mechanical and fire-protection engineers and designers.

Topics

Coronavirus Coverage

Keep up on the latest news and information regarding the COVID-19 crisis and how it is affecting the Plumbing & Mechanical industry.

Green Plumbing

The latest green plumbing news, trends and new products.

Green Plumbing & Heating

News, trends and equipment for green plumbing and heating systems.

Green Mechanical Systems

The latest news, trends and new products for behind-the-wall sustainable systems.

Plumbing & Mechanical & Fire Codes

The latest news and updates on plumbing, mechanical, fire protection and fuel gas codes.

Fire Protection

News, trends, codes and new products for fire protection engineers.

Radiant & Hydronics

The information resource for contractors engaged in hydronic heating, radiant heating/cooling, geothermal heating/cooling, and solar thermal.


RCR-Spring-2022      Radiant Comfort Report Buyers Guide   Videos | eNews Sign Up

Solar Thermal/Geothermal

The latest news, trends and equipment for solar hot water and geothermal heating/cooling systems.

Bath & Kitchen

The latest commercial bath and kitchen news, trends and new products.

Water Quality and Treatment Systems

Your resource for the latest news and trends in water quality and water treatment systems.

Plumbing and Mechanical Technology

Stay up to speed with the latest technology and products for plumbing and mechanical engineers.
  • Articles
  • Image Galleries

ARTICLES

Burner

Spot check on the boiler market

Decarbonization and access to troubleshooting among peak demands of contractors, specifiers and end users.
Natalie forster
Natalie Forster
August 17, 2022
No Comments

According to the experts, there is opportunity and demand in many segments of the boiler market with multi-family and single-family projects driving both the new construction and remodel segments.


Read More
Technology influences MEP design software

Technology influences MEP design software

AI, prefabrication help engineers streamline designs.
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
August 15, 2022
No Comments

The rapidly evolving software segment for the MEP industry continues to enhance engineers’ designs with more details and collaboration than ever before.


Read More
Numbers inform design

John Siegenthaler: System designs need numbers to guide decisions

Numbers inform design
August 1, 2022
No Comments

I’ve written several “Heating with Renewable Energy ”columns covering the benefits of combining modern hydronics technology with modern air-to-water heat pumps.


Read More
Building Codes Strategy

Julius Ballanco: Government report ignores Uniform Codes

FEMA dislikes IAPMO
Ballancojuliusvwhite 200
Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 28, 2022
No Comments

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a document in March entitled, “Building Codes Strategy.” I finally received a copy in late April. I would encourage you to download the document and read what FEMA has to say.


Read More
a single toilet can be flushed hundreds, if not thousands of times per day,

Water Conservation gets an assist from flush technology

Water-saving fixtures help cut back consumption.
Mike Gembarski
July 20, 2022
One Comment

A little water conservation can go a long way. And as the second-most visited space in commercial buildings — just behind the lobby — the restroom and its water-saving fixtures can help lead the way when it comes to cutting back consumption.


Read More
How premise plumbing affects water quality

How premise plumbing affects water quality

AWWA discusses current challenges and how its committees are working to provide solutions.
July 18, 2022
No Comments

Having completed its inaugural Water Quality Matters column series focusing on the theme, “Hot Topics in Water Quality,” the AWWA Water Quality and Technology Division’s committees look to extend the conversation by responding to a common question: “What keeps your committee members up at night?”


Read More
sea water air conditioning system
CASE STUDY

Piping system detects weld failures and supports ocean-driven air conditioning unit

Sea breeze
July 15, 2022
2 Comments

The state of Rhode Island has very little in common with the city of Anchorage, Alaska. Both, however, have something in common with the worldwide travel destination known as French Polynesia.


Read More
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) Heat2O system

Spot check on the commercial water heating market

Industry experts discuss most popular products, new proposed efficiency standards and the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability.
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
July 13, 2022
No Comments

The commercial water heating market has options for building owners and facility managers when it comes to selecting equipment for their facilities — tank or tankless, gas models or electric — even heat pump water heaters are seeing growth in this space. So which is the most popular? Well, it all depends on who you ask.


Read More
controller that measures and responds to temperature

John Siegenthaler: Sensor placement is critical to designing successful hydronic systems

Sensible details
Siegenthaler
John Siegenthaler P.E.
July 1, 2022
One Comment

All hydronic systems designed around renewable energy heat sources — as well as those designed around conventional boilers — have at least one controller that measures and responds to temperature. Common examples are temperature setpoint controllers, outdoor reset controllers, mixing controllers and differential temperature controllers. Complex systems that operate in multiple modes, or use multiple heat sources, often have several temperature-based controllers.


Read More
Right-sizing plumbing systems

Julius Ballanco: Right-sizing plumbing systems for large arenas and stadiums

Big flush — big joke
Ballancojuliusvwhite 200
Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 30, 2022
No Comments

The 7th Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS) was held in San Antonio the second week of May. The Symposium is sponsored by the leading plumbing groups: IAPMO, ASPE, PMI, World Plumbing Council, and the Alliance for Water Efficiency. This two day Symposium always has some interesting presentations.


Read More
More Articles Tagged with 'Market Sectors'

IMAGE GALLERIES

Aspe 2019 tech symposium 01

2019 ASPE Tech Symposium

Held in Pittsburgh, the 2019 ASPE Tech Symposium attracted 567 participants from across North America, which makes it the highest attended ASPE Tech Symposium since the 2007 Tech Symposium in Atlanta.

Posted: December 18, 2019

Subscribe For Free!
  • eMagazine Subscription
  • eNewsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Popular Stories

Building Codes Strategy

Julius Ballanco: Government report ignores Uniform Codes

calculating

Dan Holohan: What I learned during the 1930s

Numbers inform design

John Siegenthaler: System designs need numbers to guide decisions

Water Heating System Design 101

Events

December 30, 2030

Webinar Sponsorship Information

For webinar sponsorship information, visit www.bnpevents.com/webinars or email webinars@bnpmedia.com.

View All Submit An Event

Poll

Decarbonization and Electrification

How do you feel about the push toward decarbonization and electrification in the plumbing and HVAC industries?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

History of Plumbing (ebook)

History of Plumbing (ebook)

See More Products

pme replocator

Get our new eMagazine delivered to your inbox every month.

Stay in the know on the latest plumbing, piping, hydronic and fire protection trends.

SUBSCRIBE TODAY
  • Resources
    • List Rental
    • Reprints
    • eNewsletters
    • Contact Us
    • Editorial Submissions
  • Want More?
    • Subscribe
    • Industry Links
    • Connect
    • Survey And Sample
  • Plumbing Group
    • Plumbing & Mechanical
    • PM Engineer
    • Supply House Times
  • Advertise
    • Plan For 2022!
    • Advertise
  • Privacy
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2022. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing