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Benefits of Properly Selected Pipe

Civil Engineer Blog

Piping systems are the veins of manufacturing and chemical processing facilities. Selecting and properly installing the correct pipe for your installation can save you significant resources in the long run. Corrosion, leakage, and improper ratings can cause major issues in both productivity and safety.

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Ribbon Cut on New PurposeEnergy Facility

PC Construction

The 2,600-square-foot, two-story facility, situated on a half-acre site in Middlebury, consists of an anaerobic digester, a generator to produce renewable electricity from digester biogas, and a related building and piping.

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Common Causes of Low Water Pressure in Homes

UK Construction Blog

The post Common Causes of Low Water Pressure in Homes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Clogged Pipes Low water pressure can be a real headache. If you don’t deal with clogged pipes, they’ll just get worse over time. Leaking Pipes Ignoring leaks for too long can cause more than just low water pressure.

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Revolutionizing Commercial Construction with Advanced Plumbing

CCR Magazine

With innovative solutions, you can conquer recurring issues like water leakage, poor pipe installations, or drainage problems in your properties. Leveraging Technology Digital tools for design and planning assist to blueprint large-scale plumbing installations. Your operations depend on a well-functioning plumbing system.

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The Environmental Impact of Untreated Slab Leaks

UK Construction Blog

The post The Environmental Impact of Untreated Slab Leaks appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A slab leak takes place when pipes buried under concrete foundations have corroded. A slab leak is the leakage of water or sewer pipes, which breaks or deteriorates under a home’s concrete foundation.

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Property Developers Guide to Water Heating

Construction Marketing

Water heating can be expensive especially if you are dealing with old pipes and boiler systems. Ground Source Heat Pump These pumps use the ground as a heat source, this is done by adding a system of pipes underground in areas where the temperatures are consistently 10-15°C. This can be done horizontally or vertically.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes. These happen when contractors fail to build according to construction documents.