PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study from the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association, conducted by researchers at Drexel University suggests higher flow velocities and smaller ...

“Twenty-five percent of Legionnaires’ Disease outbreaks occur within the first year of new construction or renovation,” said Keane. Legionella can cause debilitating, even deadly, results in elderly ...

When architects design a commercial building, they usually turn the design over to a specialized consulting firm to plan the heating and air conditioning, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

With drought conditions sweeping across many parts of the United States and more than a billion people lacking access to safe drinking water worldwide, demand for better building-based water ...

Higher flow velocities lead to better water quality by increasing residual disinfectants and reducing microbial activity and nitrification Smaller diameter pipes (3/8") benefit most from high flow ...

James Gong receives funding from Hydraulic Consultants Association of Australasia and Australian Building Codes Board. Brendan Josey receives funding from Hydraulic Consultants Association of ...

Leaking pipes, pipe drips, noise in pipes, wet wall surfaces, leaking toilet areas, clogs in kitchen pipes, and foul smell in the bathroom are common problems due to improper design of plumbing and ...

Michael J. Fox is a marketer and founder of Corberry. He has successfully helped home service contractors with their websites and marketing. Did you know mobile devices now account for 63% of all ...

Editor's Note: This is first article in a series that will look at the importance of understanding the components of building construction and design. This column is designed to assist firefighters ...