Plumbing & Pipe Systems

insulation

Pipe insulation is a must for your maintenance

Often, the role of the maintenance manager extends to cutting costs and choosing materials that support your company’s sustainability goals. Whether you are choosing insulation
storms

Prepare your facility for winter storms

Winter weather brings all sorts of storms, and as a building manager or operator, planning ahead to mitigate risks and spare your budget is an
pipes

Stop your pipes from freezing in the winter

As winter approaches and you are busy preparing your building for the colder weather, don’t forget your pipes. Having a pipe burst in your building
water

The future of water in buildings is smart

Water creates levels of risk throughout all stages of a building’s life cycle and is a major cause of loss during and after construction.
confined space

How to ensure safe work in a confined space

Knowing how to mitigate the risks involved in working in a confined space is vital.
waterless urinals

Waterless urinals market expected to grow in next decade

The predicted market growth of 10 per cent, led by North America, is attributed to factors such as the desire to enhance green building.
saving water

How to improve at saving water this winter

What can building owners and managers do to save water and cut costs, especially during the winter months?
winter maintenance

Winter maintenance strategies that work

With experts predicting an earlier start to Canada’s cold season, the time to get started on winter maintenance is now.
fire safety

Fire safety systems: Have you checked your water?

The worst time to discover your fire safety system lacks adequate water supply is when an emergency strikes. And yet, it’s not uncommon for negative impacts to a building’s water sources to go unnoticed by property management teams until that system is needed most.
winterize pipes

7 steps to effectively winterize pipes

Knowing how to effectively winterize pipes is key to avoiding headaches down the line as colder weather sets in.
water damage restoration standard

IICRC publishes revised water damage restoration standard

IICRC has published a newly-revised, ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration.
Legionnaires' disease

Combatting Legionnaires’ disease in water restoration jobs

Legionella is a type of bacterium found naturally in freshwater environments, making it a critical consideration on water restoration projects.
PPE

Blocking the flushing of PPE

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a notable and problematic increase in PPE being flushed into sewer systems.
water efficiency

ASHRAE & IAPMO unite on water efficiency document

The document will combine ASHRAE's and IAPMO’s respective standards to offer complimentary guidance and references.
bacteria corrosion

Reopening buildings face bacteria, corrosion issues

As buildings are reopened, inactive plumbing lines may cause bacteria and corrosion problems that lead to additional issues beyond the spread of coronavirus.
waters

Spotting irrigation system problems early

Regularly inspecting the irrigation system and making any necessary fixes or upgrades is the best way to ensure as little water is being used.
pipe flushing

Passing the lead test in institutional buildings

School plumbing systems require regular pipe flushing to keep kids safe. How sensors can help fulfill this duty amid failing grades at some facilities.