The Authority Podcast: Plumbing and Mechanical

The Authority Podcast: Plumbing and Mechanical

IAPMO

Episodes 57
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Dormant
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S4E23 Hidden Heroes of Water Conservation: How Plumbing Fixtures Are Saving Trillions of Gallons

Mar 12, 2025 30m

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…

S4E22 Ensuring Water Quality & Safety: ASSE 12000 Series Certifications and Their Importance

Feb 27, 2025 17m

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…

S4E21 Plumbing Smarter: Cutting Costs, Saving Water and Changing Lives

Feb 12, 2025 19m

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…

S4E20 Breaking Barriers: Judaline Cassidy on Empowering Women in Plumbing

Feb 04, 2025 13m

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…

S4E19 Legionella in Water: Why the General Services Administration Took Action on Water Quality

Oct 29, 2024 29m

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,…

S4E18 Rebuilding Paradise: Lessons in Plumbing Resilience After Catastrophic Wildfire

Oct 22, 2024 16m

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.…

S4E17 Pipe Sizing for Storm Drain Performance - Insights from the IAPMO/ASPE White Paper

Oct 09, 2024 25m

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…

S4E16 Water Use in Single-Family and Multi-Family Homes

Oct 02, 2024 13m

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…

S4E15 Innovations and Policies Shaping Water Conservation in the Built Environment

Sep 26, 2024 23m

In this episode, Green Builder Media CEO Sara Gutterman delves into strategies and technologies that revolutionize water conservation in the built environment, from advanced irrigation systems to…

S4E14 The Water Energy Nexus: Demonstrating Energy Savings in WaterSense-Labeled Homes

Sep 17, 2024 23m

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…

S4E13 Top Plumbing Industry Trends in Plumbing from Mechanical Hub

Sep 10, 2024 17m

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…

S4E12 What is Backflow and How Do Communities Mitigate the Public Health Risk

Aug 13, 2024 21m

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,…

S4E11 Water Reuse Standards with Sal Aridi: What are the Basics of IAPMO Water Reuse Standards and What you Need to Know

Jun 18, 2024 18m

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…

S4E10 Structural Water Savings: Can Right Sizing of Water Systems Really Save Water? (The Answer is Yes)

Jun 11, 2024 17m

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…

S4E9 ASPE PE Working Group: An Update on ASPE's Effort to Give Plumbing Engineers a Test for Their License (And Why it Didn't Exist Before)

Jun 04, 2024 15m

In this episode, we welcome David Dexter, a professional engineer with over 40 years of experience in the plumbing trade. Dexter discusses his transition from a master plumber to a professional…

S4E8 Seattle King County WDC Mandate: Why Seattle-King County Plans on Mandating the WDC For Multifamily Buildings

May 28, 2024 17m

On this week’s episode, we’re going to be talking about how Seattle improved water savings and reduced new construction costs through accurate pipe sizing. Seattle recently mandated the use of the…

S4E7 Zeroing in on Water Conservation: A Conversation with Sara Gutterman from Green Builder Media

May 20, 2024 15m

In this episode, host Christoph Lohr welcomes Sara Gutterman, CEO of Green Builder Media, to discuss the pressing issue of water sustainability in building practices. Sara emphasizes the importance…

S4E6 ASSE 12000 Series: Promoting Water Safety through ASSE 12060 and 12080 Credentials

May 13, 2024 25m

In this episode Tony Marcello, IAPMO senior vice president of Training and Credential Services, returns to discuss the ASSE 12000 series, focusing on ASSE 12060, ASSE 12080 and Legionella prevention.…

S4E5 The Water Demand Calculator in California: Unleashing Energy and Water Savings Through Right-Sizing - A Conversation with PG&E and 2050 Strategic Partners

May 06, 2024 24m

In this episode we welcome guests Kelly Cunningham from PG&E and Steffi Becking from 2050 Partners to discuss the adoption of the Water Demand Calculator in California. They delve into the…

S4E4 Water Quality for Plumbing Professionals and Construction Practices for Potable Water Review: ESPRI Helping to Educate the Plumbing Industry

Apr 30, 2024 38m

In this episode we welcome Tim Bartrand, executive director of ESPRI, and Gary Burlingame, senior scientist with ESPRI, to discuss water quality and construction practices for potable water. We’ll…

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