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NEW TECHNICAL NOTE AVAILABLE ON PIPING  MATERIALS FOR GROUND SOURCE GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS

Civil + Structural Engineer

Provides Guidance on Selecting and Installing IRVING, Texas – The Plastics Pipe Institute’s Building & Construction Division has published a major revision of PPI TN-55 “Plastic Piping Materials for Ground Source Geothermal Heating and Cooling Applications”. A HDPE vault for connections of ground loop piping.

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Commercial Construction: Plumbing Best Practices

CCR Magazine

As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. Overlooking any aspect can lead to serious issues, ranging from water leakage to severe pipe damage. It tackles more complex systems that manage water supply, waste removal and gas lines in large buildings.

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NEW GEOTHERMAL GSHP PIPING SYSTEMS DOCUMENT AVAILABLE

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. PPI) has released a new Model Specification document that provides guidance to specifiers, engineers, designers, and others about selecting, specifying and installing plastic piping materials for ground source geothermal systems. Photo courtesy of Geosource Energy Inc.

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Avoiding Firestop Fiascos: What to Consider

Civil + Structural Engineer

Safe Piping Matters is pleased to publish a new report on firestopping of pipe penetrations. This research-based report includes insights from experts that will help protect the lives of building occupants – and first responders. Any one of these items can contribute to a two-hour wall being reduced to a four-minute wall.”

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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New specification for polypropylene piping to provide updated standards

Construction Specifier

The new MS-8 technical document provides the latest information about Polypropylene (PP-R and PP-RCT) piping materials. Photo courtesy Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. PP-RCT piping was installed at the United States Air Force’s Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Tex. Photo courtesy Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.

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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. Effective prevention strategies include comprehensive pre-construction planning, robust quality assurance during building, clear communication between all stakeholders, and thorough documentation.