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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

Safety Services Company

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Out of those, 81 fatalities occurred from direct contact with electricity, likely causing electrocution.

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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

The design process also included pre-coordination with the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) teams to mitigate any clashes of the utility infrastructure. Agorus’ open-frame panels, by contrast, leave drywall installation for on-site trades.

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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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Commercial Construction: Plumbing Best Practices

CCR Magazine

It tackles more complex systems that manage water supply, waste removal and gas lines in large buildings. Follow strict building codes and safety regulations to ensure the system’s proper installation. This reduces interference with other systems like electrical wiring or ductwork.

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Aligning Smart Building Implementation with Performance Expectations 

Civil + Structural Engineer

A smart building isn’t the result of installing more sensors and adding more intelligent systems. This big picture perspective can help identify the appropriate technologies to install, and the level of integration required to achieve the targeted end-user experience. Instead, smart building sensors become one more burden to maintain.

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Signs Your Hot Water System Needs Replacing

UK Construction Blog

When repair costs begin to outweigh the systems value – particularly if those costs reach 50% or more of the original price – its often more practical to consider a new hot water system installation instead of ongoing repairs. These issues present safety risks and should be addressed by a qualified professional.

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Signs Your Hot Water System Needs Replacing

UK Construction Blog

When repair costs begin to outweigh the systems value – particularly if those costs reach 50% or more of the original price – its often more practical to consider a new hot water system installation instead of ongoing repairs. These issues present safety risks and should be addressed by a qualified professional.