Tim Ward

Forced air is still the traditional method of heating homes, but radiant heat is gaining significant momentum as an alternative. According to HGTV, the growth rate of in-floor radiant heating systems was estimated at 30 to 50 percent per year. At the heart of this shift is not just one single benefit. It’s a variety of advantages Read more

It’s easy to become overwhelmed when thinking about the Internet of Things (IoT) and the complexities of smart home appliances and products. However, it’s never too late to educate yourself on the smart HVAC features and products that are sought by today’s customers. Before the dawn of the smart age, HVAC controls were synonymous with Read more

Armstrong Fluid Technology’s Design Envelope Tango pump has been awarded the accolade of Environmental Contribution of the Year at the prestigious 2019 BPMA Pump Industry Awards. Founded by the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) in 2000, the Pump Industry Awards program celebrates the outstanding achievements of pump companies and individuals. Judges commented on Tango pump’s impressive levels Read more

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is seeking volunteers with a technical background in designing plumbing systems, specifically domestic water heating systems, to participate on Working Group 15 to develop a new American National Standard on system design methods used to regulate the temperature of water exiting a fixture or appliance in domestic water Read more

Industry veteran Terry Samona has been named Vice President of Human Resources at Viega LLC. Terry oversees human resources management and development at Viega’s operations in the U.S., including headquarters and a seminar center in Broomfield, Colo.; a manufacturing plant and distribution hub in McPherson, Kan.; three additional distribution centers in Nevada, Georgia and Pennsylvania Read more