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The Re-Greening of Commercial Buildings

Many commercial buildings constructed before the 1960s were heated hydronically, that is: with hot water or steam heat. Forced air systems moved in vigorously during the next several decades. ... >> More

A Proactive Approach to Fire Safety During Construction

Fires can occur in buildings still under various stages of construction, and also when the construction is complete but not yet turned over to the owner. Fires occurring on construction sites can result in loss of ... >> More

Hot Water Recirculation in High-Rise Buildings

Pumping systems are contributing significantly to the success of this trend through the use of alternative applications including variable frequency drives, water heaters with minimal or no storage, and ... >> More

Measuring drainage flow

Many years ago I had a project where my client was required by the township to meter their sewage flow before connecting to the municipal sewer. At first this did not seem like a big deal, but the more I ... >> More

Consider the user

Who are the users of the fire protection systems we design? The building owner or tenant may come to mind, but in my view, the most important user is the firefighter. They will likely be the first on the scene of ...  >> More

Warm-floor solar heating for concrete pools

Solar pool heating is already a much larger industry in the United States than solar home heating. Swimming pools can require a tremendous amount of heat depending upon the climate, and so pool ... >> More

Codes and Standards are Important!

Haiti Earthquake Stirs Many Organizations into Action: The recent earthquake in Haiti will go down as one of the deadliest in history. No one knows how many people have been injured or killed at this time. ... >> More