Water Quality/Safety & Plumbing

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  • Our substantive article for Watts’ IntelliStation digital water mixing technology won the cover story spot in PME, March issue 2020.
  • Our article about the importance of commercial kitchen drainage won a leading feature in the latest issue of CC&R magazine.
  • Author Eddie Van Giesen is one of the nation’s leading experts in the field of rainwater harvesting. This article provides a look at the importance of rainwater management.
  • The IntelliStation digital mixing technology by Watts/Powers has enabled hotels and many other commercial users of domestic water to dial-in the perfect temps for domestic water distribution.
  • Dan’s big Baker Group article, published as a cover story in the June ’19 issue of Contractor, looks at the art of prefabrication.
  • Our Triskelion Brewing article won great coverage for Watts; the article included a wide range of expertise and technology.
  • The SideTracked article looks at a brewery’s use of Watts drainage technology.
  • Dan’s article about a condominiums’ long-term, successful use of Bradford White water heaters turns into a firm specification for their newest equipment when the time comes to retire the old ones.
  • Our commercial booster pump article for Taco, with Rob Waszak byline, won coverage in all three TMB magazines – PE, PHC News + Wholesaler.
  • Rachel’s trench drain application piece promotes Watts through their participation + expertise in the article. The article then  includes a section focused on HygienicPro and DeadLevel trench drain installations.
  • This article offers insights into a high efficiency domestic water solution for a newly constructed school in Cleveland.
  • This article examines the use of state-of-the-art Watts stainless steel HygienicPro drainage for micro-brew operations.
  • This Pennsylvanian family turns an old, Amish barn into a home! Here’s the story with plenty of details about how it all came together mechanically.
  • Here, John’s article about state-of-the-art digital mixing for commercial domestic water systems explains why leading businesses and institutions have chosen this technology to assure consistency, comfort and safety.
  • Rachel’s MadTree Brewery article, the cover story of Chief Engineer in January ’18, promotes the use of Blücher HygienicPro technology.
  • Our role helped to secure a few valuable spots for EVAPCO + Taco within this round-up article about water conservation.
  • Rachel’s Gold Seal Mechanical  won the coveted cover story position.  The article is revealing of this contractor’s uniqueness, and tells of their preference for Bradford White, Watts and Taco technology.
  • The University of Kentucky Wildcats’ stadium case study, by Rachel, features a plethora of Watts Water technology.
  • Rachel’s MadTree Brewery feature article promotes Blücher HygienicPro technology, extensively.  It also promotes delicious craft brews and some cool canines, too.
  • This article by Rachel – nicely promotional of DeadLevel trench drains – focuses on a state-of-the-art car service garage in Toronto.
  • Our multi client cover story promotes effective, super-efficient technology on a demanding residential job site.  It entailed broad use of geothermal, hydronic, electronic and water treatment systems.
  • Dan’s article about Randall’s Plumbing won the top spot in the June/July issue of Plumbing Perspective magazine.
  • April/May 2016 Southern PHC – Our Taco cover story is a full page longer than previous features in this magazine.  Focus is new management, vision and energy products and technology.
  • Mechanical Business, April ’16 – Dan’s truck wash story promotes the viability of contemporary water treatment for high-volume water use.
  • Dan’s cover story about the California drought and one contractor’s helpful solution is a timely reminder to those in the trade that hot water recirc can play a valuable role.
  • John’s article about water quality technology is written for water quality pros who prefer a “lighter side” read about residential treatment options.
  • Dan’s truck wash article looks at the challenge of meeting the water treatment of a commercial truck was facility.
  • Rachel’s “Avanti” contractor profile looks at water and energy savings technology in the heart of PA.
  • Our commercial drainage tech article shares insights about some of the latest technologies available.
  • This contractor profile by Rachel stemmed from our trip out west in ’13.  These guys do some amazing work. No job is complete before the Gold Seal goes on it.
  • Our article about a commercial rainwater harvesting system points its innovative use as a coolant to improve HVAC efficiency.  That’s a smart use of a natural resource!
  • Common Ground worked closely with Watts to develop this lengthy Wholesaler magazine feature recognizing Watts Water Technologies’ 140th anniversary.
  • Our “Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza” feature gets big play in the May/June issue of Commercial Construction & Renovation – it’s a big win for Watts and OneFlow water treatment technology.
  • Rachel’s “Heritage of Hudson” case study offers a detailed look at how a state-of-the-art health and rehab center in the middle of Amish country received a $3 million mechanical systems overhaul.
  • John worked closely with Watts Canada’s Paul Ethier to develop this 1st-in-a-2-part series on water treatment. Part one (this one) examines traditional treatment technologies. The next looks specifically at template-assisted crystallization.
  • John’s article about Gilbert Plumbing’s staunch refusal to let a down economy or horrid water conditions ruin lives there, won the cover story spot.
  • February ’14 Water Quality Products – Our Pier 27 “Green as it Gets” article for Watts’ BRAE rainwater harvesting technology at San Francisco’s Pier 27 tells about a precedent-setting installation for a city determined to go green.
  • John worked closely with Watts Canada’s Paul Ethier to develop this water treatment article that appeared in the Jan/Feb ’14 issue of Mechanical Business.
  • Blood from an autopsy table in a hospital’s drinking water?! John’s article explain the importance of backflow prevention; it appeared in the Jan. ’14 issue of Water Quality Products  magazine.
  • John worked closely with plumber Bill Riley and Taco to develop this hot water recirculation feature.
  • Rachel’s “Young at Art” museum/rainwater harvesting article offers a detailed look at how one state-of-the-art facility took a big step toward LEED certification.
  • Our feature story about a troublesome water treatment challenge at Fort Sill – with a solution in the form of Watts OneFlow – became the inaugural cover story for this magazine’s fist in-print issue.
  • Rachel’s “Aqua Science” installer profile appeared in the September 2013 issue of Contractor magazine. The Phoenix-based water quality experts know the vigors of water shortages and diminishing water quality.
  • Dan worked closely with water quality expert Steve Callahan to develop this technical brief about template-assisted crystallization water (TAC) treatment; it appeared in the September ’13 issue of Reeves Journal.
  • We won a Taco cover story in the October/November issue of Southern PHC magazine. The article promotes Taco products, technology, training and expertise.
  • It’s all about lead-free. This cover story for Plumbing Perspective tells trade pros about the implications of lead-free legislation.
  • Dan’s “ITEC” article tells about a very interesting partnership between Taco and Bradford White in the development of Bradford White’s new training center.
  • We worked closely on this technical article about commercial water heaters – system design & maintenance – with Paul McDonald, Bradford White Canada, for the April 2013 edition of Mechanical Business.
  • John wrote this commercial drainage feature, promoting Watts technology, that appeared in the inaugural issue of HVAC/P 2013.
  • We developed this advertorial to promote Taco’s SmartPlus hot water recirculation technology.
  • John developed this hotel water treatment article with Watts Water professional Steve Callahan. It appeared in the November ’12 issue of PME.We developed this article about the current lead-free movement, interviewing several wholesalers who were glad to share their opinions on the issue. It appeared in the Sept. ’12 issue of Wholesaler magazine.
  • John’s technical feature about backflow prevention – looking at both positive and negative facets seen within the industry today – appeared in August ’12 issue of HPAC Engineering. Watts products and expertise are promoted.
  • Reeve’s Journal August ’12 “TechTopic: Pex Tubing” promoted  Watts technology and expertise. Our role was to build-in their participation.
  • Dan’s “Futuristically Green” article educates readers about a very unusual, ultra-green project with BRAE rainwater harvesting.
  • John’s lead free technology cover story for the June ’12  issue of Phc News, starring cover guy/Minnesota contractor Eric Aune, won the top spot for Watts.
  • This feature article, written by John, appeared in the Federal Construction magazine’s Feb/March 2012 issue; it tells about the use of Watts technology to secure water supplies for thousands of Indians in the Laguna Pueblo reservation in remote New Mexico – one of the world’s most arid climates.
  • Our “Steel isn’t Just for Bars” article covers the installation of Watts BLÜCHER  drains in the kitchen of the Orleans Parish Correctional Complex in LA – a cookery that can prepare more than 25,000 meals in a 12-hour period. It appeared in the Jan. ’12 issue of Federal Construction Magazine.
  • This cover story for the Feb. ’11 issue of Chief Engineer sheds light on a unique commercial installation of high efficiency water heaters near Pittsburgh.
  • Dan Vastyan hit one outa’ th’ park with his Eric Aune cover story which inaugurated Phc News‘ big, redesign overhaul.
  • John developed this “latest lead-free plumbing” article with Watts expertise  on tap.
  • John developed this Nov. ’10 HPAC Engineering article about new, “template assisted crystallization” commercial water treatment technology.
  • We doubt this is what Peter, Paul and Mary were singing about when radios were belting-out “When I had a hammer” as a Top 10 hit back in ’62. Maybe Dan’s article about water hammer will achieve equal success.
  • Dan Vastyan won a big cover story with his Kimbel Mechanical article, published in the August ’10 issue of Phc News.
  • John developed this commercial water heater cover story for RSES Journal’s February 2010 issue.
  • The editors of Commercial Building Products turn to John routinely to develop “round-up” articles; this Building Power supplement cover story reviews new and emerging technology prior to the big, 2010 AHR Expo.
  • Water Quality Products magazine asked John to develop this technical water treatment feature for their January ’11 issue.
  • Dan’s story about Canadian contractor, Custom Vac’s home safety program, won some great coverage for Taco in Plumbing & HVAC’s September ’10 issue.
  • Our ICON technology story, pointing to new safety technology from Bradford White, was published in the August ’10 issue of Phc News.
  • The January ’10 issue of Contractor carried John’s log home story, part 3, focusing on solar thermal installations.
  • The Dec. ’09 issue of Contractor carried John’s log home story, part 2, focusing on an ultra-green geo-to-radiant system, rainwater harvesting and high-efficiency HVAC.
  • In part 2 of Home Power magazine’s log-home-goes-green article, John focuses on Dave Yates’ installation of solar thermal systems.
  • This PHC Newsindustry round-upcover story was a winner for Bradford White, thanks to our professional photos and information. Note the no-safety-glasses disclaimer on page 2.
  • This Southern PHC magazine cover story tells the Taco story.
  • This Jan. ’09 Phc News cover story looks at an Ohio contractor’s recipe for success.
  • This Pittsburgh school wisely chose eF water heaters for their ultra-high efficiency and quiet operation.
  • PhcNews carried John’s in-depth article about hi-tech submersible domestic water pumping systems.
  • PhcNews wrote a water heater “round-up” based on interviews with experts; we saw to it that Bradford White was well represented.
  • National Driller magazine asked John to develop a 2-part, 2009 series about a leading NE driller. Their ideal recipe includes ClimateMaster geo and Grundfos pumps.
  • The new generation of high efficiency commercial water heaters: an asset to building owners and engineers alike.
  • Water Mission International turns to sophisticated solar-powered pump stations to deliver pure water to Third World populations.
  • We were tapped to arrange for Bradford White’s participation and key presence in this commercial water heater “industry round-up.
  • Contractor magazine asked John for this high efficiency water heating story. Bradford White has helped to put the green into 232 year-old inn.
  • Ever heard of smart submersibles? Here’s the skinny on ’em.
  • John wrote and placed this July ’07 HPAC Engineering cover story about a high rise pressure boosting system in LA for author Steve Dickson, Grundfos Pumps. This “e-reprint” includes Grundfos letter and ad, a nice touch.
  • Fine Homebuilding magazine ran this article with substantial help from John Vastyan and Dave Yates. It helps to present the Grundfos solution to domestic hot water recirculation.
  • John developed this new hot water heater market trends feature for Phc News, September ’07.
  • John developed this chemical dosing pumps article for Grundfos with authorship to Rob Baur, Clean Water Services.
  • John prepared a “Rigors of Alaska” radiant heat/domestic water feature for Contractor magazine’s Sept. ’07 issue.
  • Plumbing & Mechanical magazine Editor Steve Smith asked John to develop this hot water recirc article; it features Grundfos technology.
  • Plumbing & MechanicalEditor Steve Smith developed this article with a lot of help from Common Ground following our visit with Partusch Plumbing in Anchorage.
  • Phc News editor John Mesenbrink called with an urgent need to fill a page. This is what we delivered within the hour for Bradford White and Laars.
  • John developed this reverse osmosis cover story for WaterWell Journal’s June ’06 issue.
  • National Driller magazine published Part 1 of John’s lengthy submersible pump installation article as a cover story.
  • The continuation of John’s submersible pump feature in National Driller picks up here, with Part 2.
  • This U.S. EPA case study placement for ECR Technologies, developed by John, ran prominently in a wide variety of magazines.
  • John developed this reverse osmosis article for author Derek Sajdak, appearing in PHC News.
  • Common Sense Plumbing”, a lead feature developed by columnist/associate Dave Yates for Contractor magazine, tells how he used the right technology to protect systems at a BSA camp. We provided photo support.