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Design and Construction Solutions for Commercial Building Efficiency

Wolgast Corporation

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments.

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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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Industrial Constructors/Managers, Inc. facilitates improvements to aerospace test facility thanks to ‘on the go’ construction and welding

Civil + Structural Engineer

ICM, which specializes in industrial construction, was hired to install additional ground support equipment at Reaction Engines’ new testing facility located in Watkins, Colorado. Reaction Engines called on ICM to handle construction, assembly, welding, and inspection of the new system, which was designed by the Reaction Engines team.

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IMPROVED AWWA C904 IMPORTANT FOR  UNDERGROUND POTABLE PEX WATER SERVICE LINE INSTALLATION

Civil + Structural Engineer

According to the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. PPI) the updated AWWA C904-22 contains information for the proper installation of underground PEX potable water service lines that is important and helpful especially with the growing need for replacing lead pipes.

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Commercial Construction: Plumbing Best Practices

CCR Magazine

In commercial construction , ensuring best plumbing practices is paramount to safe and efficient functioning of the designed structure. As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. Determine the right materials for pipes and fixtures.

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ASTM STANDARD UPDATED FOR POLYPROPYLENE PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS

Civil + Structural Engineer

Pressure and Chlorine Ratings Revised IRVING, Texas – Recent revisions led by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. chlorine resistance) classifications are revised from CL-TD and CL-R to Classes 0, 1, 3, and 5 for consistency with other pressure pipe standards (e.g., Oxidative stability (i.e., ASTM F876). Oxidative stability (i.e.,

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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.”