The hospitality industry is seeing an increase in the use of PEX pipe for domestic water as well as hydronic heating and cooling systems due to the product's durability and ease of use. Hear why more ...

PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

For those who design in BIM/CAD, manufacturer-provided content is widely viewed as being superior to generic, out-of-the box content when planning and designing a project. The data embedded within ...

So you’ve got your first (or maybe it’s your 500 th) job installing a PEX plumbing or hydronic piping system, and you’re seeing an influx of new products hitting your distributor’s shelves to ...

Q: We’re getting ready to take on our home’s plumbing. Should we stick with copper or go a different route? A: When you think of your in-home plumbing, rusty copper pipes in dark crawl spaces usually ...

Crimp-on connection rings are the most economical way to make a large number of PEX connections, but the crimping tool can cost several hundred dollars. This crimping tool, which can cost several ...

In the world of commercial construction, becoming more efficient and increasing productivity is the name of the game when delivering projects that meet (or improve) project schedules and budgets.

Increases in energy costs are leading many building owners and facility managers to look for more cost-effective ways to heat and cool their buildings. Apartment buildings and student residences ...

If you're faced with repiping your home because of a water leak, you'll be presented with two piping options: copper or PEX. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons for each type. The video above from ...

Andrew Whelton, an assistant professor in Purdue's Lyles School of Civil Engineering and Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, is leading research into the effects plastic pipes have ...