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January 2010

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Overall economy, PVF sector anticipate cautious recovery ...

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The Power of BIM

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Integrated Heat Pump Water Heaters

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2010 Hydronics: Going the energy efficient route

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Moen Commercial: Fulfilling real-world demands of commercial plumbing

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Innovation Within: A look at the innovation inside a wind manufacturing plant

Designer's Guide

Drought, global warming, and politicized science

Code Update

The Safe Drinking Water Act and lead-free plumbing

Fire Protection

IBC 2009 changes affecting fire suppression systems

Solar Solutions

OG-300 solar water heater system comparisons

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

February 2010

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The Re-Greening of Commercial Buildings

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A Proactive Approach to Fire Safety During Construction

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Hot Water Recirculation in High-Rise Buildings

Designer's Guide

Measuring drainage flow

Code Update

Codes and Standards are Important!

Fire Protection

Consider the user

Solar Solutions

Warm-floor solar heating for concrete pools

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

March 2010

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100 Years of Engineering Excellence

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Building Information Modeling in the PHC industry

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Green Code Supplement Ushers in New Era

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The I-Codes®: Safe, Green and Global

Designer's Guide

CPD exam review

Code Update

A discussion on hot water system requirements in the 2009 International...

Fire Protection

Fire protection at 90 South

Solar Solutions

Beyond Solar Combi 101

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

April 2010

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Hydronic Heating Gets ‘Smart’

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Modeling Hydronic Efficiency

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Solar Gain

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Well-designed, equipped and maintained restrooms promote hand washing

Designer's Guide

Industrial waste woes

Code Update

A discussion on hot water system requirements in the 2009 International ...

Fire Protection

All model codes now require sprinklers in one- & two-family homes

Solar Solutions

Solar thermal collector tilt

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

May 2010

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Tracing Heat for Freeze Protection of Fire Sprinkler Systems

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Keep Your Eyes on the Goal: Preventing home fire injuries and loss of life

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Air & Dirt Separator up to Challenge of Hotel’s Iron Oxide Problem

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Rainwater Harvesting — Catch it

Designer's Guide

Water in the media

Code Update

Code requirements for domestic hot water return systems

Fire Protection

Residential sprinklers — Part II

Solar Solutions

Solar Combisystem — Case Study in Los Alamos, N.M.

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

June 2010

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Water Conservation Efforts Unwittingly Leading to 'Dry Drains'

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New Air-to-Water Heat Pumps Arriving in America

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Grooved Piping Technology

Designer's Guide

Bridging documents

Fire Protection

Protection of sprinklers against damage by earthquakes — Part 1

Solar Solutions

Solar heating design — computer software

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

July 2010

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Performance Gains Make Efficiency Choices Easier

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Choosing the Appropriate Actuator for a Control Valve

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The Importance of Providing a Proper Hydration Environment

Designer's Guide

The ‘Poopy Paper’ receives national attention

Code Classroom 2012 Plumbing Code Update
Fire Protection

Protection of sprinklers against damage by earthquakes — Part 2

Solar Solutions

Flat plate collectors — heating vs. cooling by climate

Product News Product highlights from the current issue