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EFFECTS OF CHLORINE DIOXIDE ON PLUMBING SYSTEMS ADDRESSED IN NEW TECHNICAL DOCUMENT

Civil + Structural Engineer

(PPI) has released a new technical document that reports on the association’s findings about the compatibility of plastic piping materials with chlorine dioxide (CIO 2 ) when used in hot- and cold-water plumbing distribution systems. director of engineering for PPI’s Building & Construction Division.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System. Construction Management Co.:

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ADVANTAGES OF PEX PLUMBING  SYSTEMS DETAILED IN NEW TECHNICAL DOCUMENT

Civil + Structural Engineer

PEX: State-of-the-Art for Potable Water; Historical Overview of Discontinued PB Piping Materials Also Examined IRVING, Texas – A new technical document that addresses the critical differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems with polybutylene (PB) systems has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.

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HEAT FUSING POLYPROPYLENE PIPE DETAILED IN NEW ASTM F3722 STANDARD

Civil + Structural Engineer

Guidance for Techniques Proven in Pressure Piping Systems During Decades of Use IRVING, Texas The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. Specifiers of PP pressure piping systems are encouraged to reference Standard Practice F3722 in construction documents. It will be a very helpful tool for installers of these systems.

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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. Moreover, WINT’s systems are easily transferable to the building’s owner for the operational phase of the property.

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Plumbing Innovations in Civil Engineering Projects

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As a civil engineer, you understand the dynamic potential of incorporating advanced plumbing technology in your projects. New plumbing innovations give your construction edge, delivering optimum efficiency and reliability. Read more The post Plumbing Innovations in Civil Engineering Projects appeared first on CivilDigital.

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New ASCE Publication is a Guide for Building Water System Management and Modeling 

Civil + Structural Engineer

. – The latest technical report from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Premise Plumbing Modeling , examines various aspects of premise plumbing systems and how they have been and could be modeled for purposes of effective engineering design and operation. Premise plumbing covers water system devices (e.g.