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No Pressure: How Will JCoP Help Construction Companies Keep Their Water Locked Away?

UK Construction Blog

Dan Simmons, Managing Director and founder, Quensus If insurers were asked to rank what they see as the most costly damages they could incur, you would expect factors like weather, fire and theft to sit high up the table. The code is an attempt to help reduce losses associated with EoW events and subsequent project delays.

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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. Plumbing in high-rise construction is far more complicated than in single-story homes or low-rise buildings. Plumbers often address this issue by installing booster pumps and pressure-regulating valves.

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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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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

This issue of C+S Magazine contains the third iteration of the Yearbook of Engineering Achievement, and, as has been the case in the last two contests, these projects represent the best of the best in the AEC industry. The project features a new 1.8

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Oregon architect’s HQ: Northwest’s first ‘all-wood’ mass timber project

Construction Specifier

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The architect claims it to be Oregon’s first all-wood project. The building also incorporates all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating and cooling systems.

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Construction Document Management Software: A Deep Dive into the Digital Blueprint

iField Smart

However, the digital revolution is finally making its mark, and Construction Document Management Software (CDMS) stands at the forefront of this transformation. At its core, Construction Document Management Software acts as a centralized hub where all project-related files are stored and organized.

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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.