The Authority Podcast: Plumbing and Mechanical
When talking about the built environment, we would do well to remember, "We shape our buildings, and afterwards, our buildings shape us." Therefore, on each episode, we'll discuss the latest trends from IAPMO in plumbing and mechanical safety, sustainability, and resiliency. Join me, your host Christoph Lohr, and together, we'll explore the ways we can make our buildings shape us for the better.
Podcasting since 2021 • 48 episodes
The Authority Podcast: Plumbing and Mechanical
Latest Episodes
The Water Energy Nexus: Demonstrating Energy Savings in WaterSense-Labeled Homes
In this episode, Jonah Schein, Technical Coordinator for Homes and Buildings with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense® program, demonstrates how water-efficiency measures also save energy and reduce carbon emissions, using...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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23:56
Top Plumbing Industry Trends in Plumbing from Mechanical Hub
In this insightful episode, Mechanical Hub hosts Tim Ward and John Messenbrink discuss three major plumbing industry trends: the push towards electrification, artificial Intelligence (AI), and the skilled trade gap, especially as it relates to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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17:04
What is Backflow and How Do Communities Mitigate the Public Health Risk
In this episode, we delve deep into the critical issue of backflow prevention, exploring the latest technologies and methodologies that are transforming the field. Join master plumber Sean Cleary, vice president of operations for the Backflow P...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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21:58
Water Reuse Standards with Sal Aridi: What are the Basics of IAPMO Water Reuse Standards and What you Need to Know
In this episode, guest Sal Aridi, a professional engineer and director of Special Projects at IAPMO, discusses water reuse. He elaborates on his 25-year career in water technologies and explains the different types of water reuse, such as greyw...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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18:06
Structural Water Savings: Can Right Sizing of Water Systems Really Save Water? (The Answer is Yes)
In this episode host Christoph Lohr discusses structural and behavioral water waste with Jim Lutz, a retired researcher from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. Jim details his career, focusing on water heater efficiency and plumbing systems, and e...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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17:40