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 and more professionals are specifying and installing PEX for hospitality piping systems and learn how to maximize efficiencies for unit piping applications.
Topics will include:
• How PEX supports trends in offsite construction
• Design and sizing considerations
• Codes and standards
• Fire-resistive construction
DANIEL WORM
Daniel Worm, CPD, is an associate manager in the Commercial Segment at Uponor. He has more than 17 years of experience in the industry with an emphasis on plumbing application and design. He carries the Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) accreditation and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. He is also a professional member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE).
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