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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. The standard applies to hydronic heating and cooling, chilled water, water service lines, hot-and-cold water distribution, irrigation systems, and other related fluid transport applications. Oxidative stability (i.e.,

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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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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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From Sub-Par to Superior Water

Civil + Structural Engineer

HDPE Pipe Now Carries Clean Potable Water To Rural Montana Communities HARLOWTON, Mont.- Although drinking water in these communities met federal water quality standards, it was aesthetically unpleasant and generally considered to be unpalatable by residents. as well as other rural users along the route.

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Definition of Design Period | Why Design Period is Provided | Factors Affecting Design Period | Design Period Values

CivilJungle

Definition of Design Period: Design period could be defined as the number of years in the near future in which the supply will surpass the demand. Also, Read: What Is Pier and Beam Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantage of Pier and Beam Foundations | Pier and Beam Foundation Design | How to Build a Post and Pier Foundation.

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Public Sector Facilities Preventive Maintenance – Financial and Technical/Financial Visibility Criticality

Job Order Contracting

What if each building system component where not only identified and associated with the following information, but also linked to an associated detailed and locally researched unit price book with associated labor, material, equipment costs and productivity information? Refrigeration Institute standards.

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Facility Management & Maintenance: 5 Reasons to Partner with your Commercial General Contractor

Commercial Construction Blog

When the commercial contractor that built or remodeled a facility also manages its maintenance, they are already intimately familiar with the building. That includes having easy access to the most recent drawings and plans associated with the space, as well as information on the subcontractors and manufacturers for different building systems.