Increasing mandates to include fire sprinkler systems in new residential construction are naturally affecting bottom-line costs. Fortunately, several steps in the design process, if undertaken early enough, can minimize the financial sacrifice. By Melisa Rodriguez, P.E., NICET IV Residential fire sprinkler systems can save lives as well as prevent financial, physical and emotional damage. Yet Read more
Kyle DelPiano
The new $1.3 billion Levi’s® Stadium in Santa Clara, California, home to the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, is a model of sustainability. With a 27,000-square-foot green roof, owners’ suites decked out in reclaimed wood, and farm-to-table concession offerings, the 68,500-seat stadium includes a wide variety of “green” features. But none of these is more crucial Read more
The Grundfos CMBE booster pump is a compact, constant pressure system for water supply and boosting in domestic and light commercial applications.
Approved for drinking water (NSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 372), the commercial grade compact booster
The Sloan® Royal flushometer line for urinals and water closets has expanded with the development of new Sloan Royal reclaimed water flushometer models engineered specifically for use with reclaimed water infrastructure in new construction or major retrofits. These types of systems help municipalities that use reclaimed water as an alternative water source to help preserve Read more
Perfect for outdoor use by a pool or patio, Matco-Norca offers a hot & cold water Utility Shower Faucet in chrome plated brass. The UTF-3 Utility Shower Faucet features an 18” rise shower arm connecting to a heavy duty plastic shower head. Metal handles are connected to a 3 1/4” center body. An aluminum soap Read more