This updated edition introduces groundbreaking advancements in building design and sets ambitious goals for energy efficiency, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ).

The purchase price for the acquired businesses is $8 billion. The acquisition is expected to be closed in approximately 12 months. 

The author reflects on a recent trip to South America and Antarctica and discusses the topic of identifying back-feed potentials within domestic hot water risers, drawing from an article by Miles Ryan, PE, about typical issues found in high-rise residential buildings.

Various market forces and trends can influence the decisions plumbers and engineers make regarding those materials and designs. Here are five that should be considered in the coming year.

Determining the correctly sized tankless water heater for a home can be completed with three easy steps.

Designed for residential new construction and remodels, Xpress Trak is a single-panel system with lightweight XPS foam at its core and laminated aluminum around the entire surface to provide heat-transfer capability.

The new Watts Pronto! line of adjustable cleanouts are a durable, aesthetically appealing cleanouts that ease of installation and simple leveling for all floor finishes, the company notes. Available in PVC and cast iron, the Pronto! line enables post-pour adjustment and quick installation.

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” 

ConstructConnect’s Quarterly Forecast Report showed the non-residential building outlook has been revised to no growth in 2017.

The expandable Grundfos UPZC series of zone controls manage circulator and boiler control in residential hydronic heating systems.