Lance MacNevin is the Director of Engineering for the Building & Construction Division at the Plastics Pipe Institute where he oversees research projects, education, and advocacy activities related to pressure piping materials CPVC, PEX, PE-RT, PEX-AL-PEX, and PP. He has been in the plastic pipe industry since 1993, involved with applications such as hydronic heating and cooling, geothermal, plumbing, and fire protection systems. He serves on technical committees within ASHRAE, ASPE, ASTM, AWWA, CSA, IAPMO, ICC, IGSHPA, and RPA.