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- Mar 12, 202530 min
Hidden Heroes of Water Conservation: How Plumbing Fixtures Are Saving Trillions of Gallons
Water is one of our most precious resources, yet we waste billions of gallons every year—often without even realizing it. But what if the biggest solution wasn’t flashy new technology, but something as simple as the toilet, showerhead, or faucet in your home? In this episode of The Authority Podcast: Plumbing Mechanical, host Christoph Lohr welcomes back Kerry Stackpole, CEO & Executive Director of Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), for a powerful conversation about how everyday ...
- Feb 27, 202517 min
Ensuring Water Quality & Safety: ASSE 12000 Series Certifications and Their Importance
In this episode, host Christoph Lohr speaks with Kurt Steenhoek, International Representative of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, to discuss a critical issue—water quality. 💧 How do we ensure safe drinking water in hospitals, nursing homes, and public buildings? 💧 What lessons can we learn from the Flint water crisis and the rise of Legionella outbreaks? 💧 Why are certified plumbing professionals essential in protecting public h...
- Feb 12, 202519 min
Plumbing Smarter: Cutting Costs, Saving Water and Changing Lives
What if a simple shift in plumbing design could save thousands of dollars, deliver hot water faster, and make homes more affordable—all while conserving precious resources? In this must-listen episode, host Christoph Lohr sits down with industry trailblazers Robert Campbell Sr. and Amanda Johnson from Villara Corp. to reveal how they’re revolutionizing homebuilding with the IAPMO Water Demand Calculator. Villara Corp. has helped builders save up to $5,000 per home, reduce construction waste, ...
- Feb 4, 202513 min
Breaking Barriers: Judaline Cassidy on Empowering Women in Plumbing
In this episode of The Authority Podcast: Plumbing & Mechanical, host Christoph Lohr welcomes Judaline Cassidy, a trailblazing plumber and founder of Tools & Tiaras Inc. Judaline shares her passion for the skilled trades and the importance of empowering women to pursue careers in plumbing. She discusses the evolving perceptions of the industry, the economic and personal benefits of becoming a plumber, and her collaboration with IAPMO on My Mom Is A Plumbing Superhero — a children’s co...
- Oct 29, 202429 min
Legionella in Water: Why the General Services Administration Took Action on Water Quality
In this episode, we discuss the General Services Administration (GSA) order to address the risk of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens in the water systems of GSA-controlled buildings. The GSA, which owns 1,600 federal buildings and leases space in over 6,500 buildings nationwide, was spurred to action after detecting elevated levels of Legionella bacteria at six GSA-controlled buildings in different regions since 2023. Our guest Dr. Abraham Cullom, a microbiologist with expertise in pl...
- Oct 22, 202416 min
Rebuilding Paradise: Lessons in Plumbing Resilience After Catastrophic Wildfire
In this powerful episode, we delve into the reconstruction journey of Paradise, California following the devastating 2018 Camp Fire that destroyed more than 18,000 structures and killed 85 people. Our guest, Tony Lindsey, Paradise Building Official and Fire Marshal, shares his unique perspective as both a building official and a resident who lost his home in the disaster. Lindsey offers exclusive insights into the challenges faced during evacuation, the complexities of rebuilding...
- Oct 9, 202425 min
Pipe Sizing for Storm Drain Performance - Insights from the IAPMO/ASPE White Paper
Join IAPMO experts Dan Cole and Christoph Lohr for a technical exploration of storm drainage system design and the critical equations engineers need to calculate effect flow rates through piping. Among the key insights is the impact of pipe material on flow velocity. For instance, PVC and cast iron pipes of the same size can have vastly different flow capacities. Dan and Christoph discuss the key differences between the Manning and Darcy-Weisbach equations, why current plumbing code tables m...
- Oct 2, 202413 min
Water Use in Single-Family and Multi-Family Homes
In this episode, we discuss challenges and opportunities in residential water use and efficiency. Our expert guest, Andrew D. Morris, Senior Manager of Policy & Programs with the Alliance For Water Efficiency, shares how water consumption in single-family and multi-family homes has evolved over the years, including a 15% decrease in indoor water use between 1999 and 2016 driven by state-level fixture standards and federal appliance regulations. Andrew provides a vision for future areas of...
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About 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.
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