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Economic Benefits of Green Roofs

July 14, 2022 ·

Green roofs consist of a waterproofing system and a layer of vegetation.

Green roofs offer a multitude of attractions—economic, environmental, and more. Read on as we explore these benefits and show why this type of green infrastructure deserves serious consideration among commercial building owners.

What Is Stormwater Management & Why Is It Important?

August 26, 2021 ·

Green roofs are an example of green stormwater infrastructure.

Commercial building owners and developers can play a pivotal role in improving the health of our waterways by implementing green stormwater infrastructure—green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavement, and more—into their designs.

Can I Pour That Down the Drain?

May 24, 2021 ·

What Not to Pour Down Your Sink’s Drain

Laboratories and commercial kitchens have an important role to play in protecting our environment—starting with what you put down your drains. Read on for an overview of what substances need to stay out of your pipes and why it’s so very important that you follow the rules.

Cannistraro Brings Historic Seaport Building Back to Life

November 21, 2017 ·

Cannistraro Brings Historic Seaport Building Back to Life

Cannistraro, Boston’s largest mechanical contractor, turned to Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. when sourcing plumbing materials for their new fabrication facility in Boston’s Flynn Marine Park.

What Is Fermenting in Your Drains Might Ruin Your Wine, Beer, or Cheese Production

September 22, 2017 ·

Stainless Steel Floor Drains for Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Choosing the wrong floor drain for your winery, brewery, or creamery could be disastrous. The last thing you want when you’re making a fermented product is to introduce rogue bacteria into your environment.

Strict Enforcement of San Francisco Fire Service Elevator Code Catching Plumbers Unaware

July 28, 2017 ·

Fire Service Access Elevators Trench Drain

Many municipalities require a minimum 100 GPM flow rate for any trench drain used at a Fire Service Access Elevator—a policy now being strictly enforced in San Francisco.

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