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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

Installing bright LED lights (3000-5000 lumens) eliminates shadows under vehicles and in engine compartments. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively.

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Plumbing Challenges in High-Rise Construction: A Plumber’s View

CCR Magazine

However, behind the scenes, theres a network of intricate plumbing systems that keep everything running smoothly. Water Pressure Management: A Tall Order One of the biggest challenges plumbers face in high-rise construction is managing water pressure. However, balancing water pressure without overcompensating can be tricky.

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Maryland Schools Exhibit Rockfon Acoustic Ceiling Systems

CCR Magazine

As architect-of-record, Stantec designed all six schools and specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems to support the health, safety, well-being, comfort, productivity and success of students and staff. According to Gilbane, the schools are all designed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Silver standards.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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IFS renovates two historic buildings into mixed-use lofts

CCR Magazine

Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed complex mechanical contracting projects to convert two historic buildings in downtown St. IFS provided design/build HVAC, fire protection and plumbing services as part of the $9.6 “This project required extensive planning from all departments involved.

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Keep Emergency Communication Out of the “Dead Zone”

CCR Magazine

First responders such as fire, EMS and police depend on reliable two-way radio communication when lives and property are at risk. Additionally, building features designed to create more sustainable facilities such as low-E glass windows can attenuate the signal from public safety radio systems.

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Promat SYSTEMGLAS® F1 meets glazing vision inside airline’s pioneering new operations centre

Specification Product Update

Two large internal glass screens which balance aesthetics with assured fire protection have been created using Promat SYSTEMGLAS ® F1 within a new multi-million pound facility to support the day-to-day operations of a major UK airline. The twin 6m wide by 2m high glass screens feature inside the purpose-built 150,000 sq.