Plumbing & Mechanical Engineer

Geothermal Power Plant: Geothermal electricity is electricity generated from geothermal energy.

Demystifying ground source heat pumps

A guide to retrofit and new construction geothermal heat pumps.

April 7, 2025

GSHP systems have one primary significant difference: the outdoor refrigerant coil and fan are absent. Instead of these components, the functions of the outdoor condenser have been integrated into the indoor unit, resulting in a hybrid condenser and evaporator unit.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey with plumbing industry representatives

Plumbing representatives support March4Water initiative at state capitols

Events in New Jersey, Missouri, Iowa and Massachusetts support the March4Water initiative organized by IAPMO.

April 2, 2025

Industry representatives unite to advocate for policies to improve public health, water quality and economic sustainability.

Monographs for Uniform Code changes available for download

Monographs contain every public comment submitted for the 2027 editions of the UPC and UMC as part of the code development process employed by IAPMO.

March 31, 2025

IAPMO makes the 2025 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code technical committee meeting monographs available online.

Man using tablet with smart home control functions at home.

Professional Plumbing Engineer Viewpoints | James Dipping

Smart plumbing systems – a ways to go

Plumbing industry must catch up with HVAC monitoring and automation.

James Dipping

March 25, 2025

This article revisits smart plumbing systems and the need for our industry to adopt monitoring and automation strategies like those in HVAC for improved efficiency. At the recent ASPE Convention in Columbus, OH, I discussed how integrating intelligence into plumbing can significantly enhance building occupant safety.

Maintenance female engineer working in hydroelectric power station. Checking the condition of the power equipment, and analysing the data and results of measurements with a mobile app.

Addressing water-related challenges through advocacy and standards development

ICC joins industry-defining pledge to tackle both water scarcity and AMR.

Tom Roberts

March 24, 2025

Plumbers are vital for ensuring safe water for drinking and sanitation. Their role will become even more critical as we face new water-related challenges.

South Dakota updates plumbing code from 2015 edition

Bill receives a combined bicameral vote of 102 yeas and two nays.

March 21, 2025

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signs into law Senate Bill 25, updating the state’s plumbing code to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code.

AO Smith technician shaking hands with a man standing by a heat pump water heater(HPWH).

Heat Pump Water Heaters

Training and education essential to keep up with heat pump market growth

Manufacturers offer installation and maintenance tips for contractors.

Brandon Paykamian

March 20, 2025

The heat pump water heater (HPWH) market is set to grow from nearly $100 billion in 2024 to $156.59 billion by 2030, fueled by energy efficiency regulations, rising energy costs, urbanization, and a demand for sustainable solutions.