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ADVANTAGES OF PEX PLUMBING  SYSTEMS DETAILED IN NEW TECHNICAL DOCUMENT

Civil + Structural Engineer

PEX: State-of-the-Art for Potable Water; Historical Overview of Discontinued PB Piping Materials Also Examined IRVING, Texas – A new technical document that addresses the critical differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems with polybutylene (PB) systems has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.

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Skanska’s renovations prepare MetLife Stadium for FIFA World Cup

Construction Specifier

As part of the project, four corners of existing precast seating will be demolished and a new modular steel composite seating system will be introduced, alongside mechanical, electrical, audiovisual, and plumbing adjustments. million-sf) MetLife Stadium in 2010, is experienced in stadium projects.

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IBHS Guide Offers Tips to Prevent Winter Property Damage

CCR Magazine

In areas that are typically warmer, including much of the Southern United States, plumbing along exterior walls is prevalent. In northern climates, ice dams can cause water intrusion from the roof system. Homes built before 2010 typically don’t. Shut off and insulate valves if you don’t have frostproof outdoor faucets.

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Revit OpEd: Column Shading Gets Obstinate

Revit OpEd

I suspect that the angle column settings "rotate" the "shading" out of plumb and then the columns lose the ability to do it anymore. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30). ► September 2010. (24).

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Revit OpEd: How Many Worksets Do I Need?

Revit OpEd

Linked Files - Plumbing (Revit). I may not want a water heater visible in my HVAC floor plan and the plumbing views probably dont want to see a condensing unit in them. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010.

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Revit OpEd: View Discipline

Revit OpEd

When MEP (Systems as it was called then) appeared a year later they extended the concept to Mechanical and Electrical (plumbing lumped in with Mechanical till release 2013). Plumbing - (new to 2013) Same as mechanical. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30).

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Contributing to a New Youth Scout Den in New Zealand

Strong Tie

Our Simpson Strong-Tie New Zealand branch was established in 2010 and helps provide Simpson Strong-Tie products to our friends in New Zealand. Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive In 2004, Simpson Strong-Tie acquired Quik Drive® fastening systems , a company based in Gallatin, Tennessee, USA.