Bariatric care in hospitals
09 Feb 2009 The growing incidence of obesity in communities around the world raises the question of how to accomodate extremely overweight people who need health care.

Siphonic roof drainage
08 Feb 2009 It is well known how a siphonic system performs when fully primed, but few had questioned what happens under part load.

Cleanliness in public bathrooms
08 Feb 2009 New strains of harmful bacteria, pathogens and viruses such as SARS-CoV have led many to question the cleanliness of public bathroom facilities – particularly those in hospitals and aged care facilities where immune systems are low and the risk of transmission is high.

Solar power rises high
08 Feb 2009 One of the world's largest financial institutions, Bank of America, is going green at its new headquarters-and it will save the bank money.

Waterless wok US action
08 Feb 2009 During a visit to Australia last year, Charles Bohlig of the East Bay Municipal Utility District near San Francisco spent time investigating the benefits of waterless wok stoves.

A new era for heat pumps
08 Feb 2009 As heat pump technology gains prominence worldwide, we speak to leading German manufacturer Stiebel Eltron about the future of these systems.

Testing toilet performance
08 Feb 2009 Replicating real-life situations tests a researcher’s cleverness and patience, particularly when the subject is human waste.

Risk reduction around scalding water
08 Feb 2009 Installation codes, product standards and technologies are constantly evolving to reduce the risk of hot water scalding in hospitals, aged care facilities and homes.

Fire protection innovation
05 Feb 2009 Technical innovations, coupled with a heightened awareness of environmental sustainability, have led the 3M international company to make significant improvements in fire protection methodologies.

Faucet flow control saves water
05 Feb 2009 Flow control of faucets is a highly-refined technology, delivering a balance between user comfort and water conservation.

US shower product
04 Feb 2009 The Delta Faucet Company in Indianapolis has launched a water-efficient shower head that is aimed at the hospitality industry but can be used by anyone who is conservation minded.

Are waterless urinals a health hazard or a water saver’s friend?
04 Feb 2009 It’s not often that plumbing makes the daily news, but in late 2005 the Los Angeles Times ran a story about a controversial ruling on waterless urinals by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Standards Council.

Courses related to Plumbing Engineering
04 Feb 2009 Around the world, universities and learning institutions cater to the growing number of students looking to move into the plumbing engineering field.