A new study from the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA), conducted by Drexel University, points to rightsizing piping systems to optimize flow velocity and improve water quality.
Chrissie Walsh, regional head of Environmental Sustainability at GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, has been named to the Minnesota Chamber Environmental Sustainability Foundation (MCESF) Board of Directors. Walsh’s primary function will be providing governance to and community representation for the MCESF. Walsh was appointed on Sept. 9, 2025, and will serve a three-year term.
Hybrid polymer piping systems combine PEX-a and Schedule 80 CPVC to provide a cost-effective, corrosion-resistant solution.
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You may have heard that “Not all PEX pipe is the same” or “Not all F1960 fittings are the same”, but you might be surprised to know that fact also pertains to full-port ball valves as well.
An existing structure with plans to become an industrial manufacturing facility needed a reliable plumbing solution that would integrate with the building’s current system and be fast to install.
Diane Cahill, CEO of Cahill Strategies, a New York MWBE-certified government relations and communications firm with a robust construction practice area specializing in project-specific solutions and regulatory reform, suggests approving PEX in New York City’s (NYC) plumbing code is the key to advancing more affordable housing projects in the city.