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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. Equally, many insurers will require compliance with JCoP guidelines to provide coverage.

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WINT builds on success of 2023 to accelerate growth and innovation

Civil + Structural Engineer

WINT’s success in preventing water damage has helped accelerate the growth of its insurance network, which includes carriers, brokers, MGAs and risk-engineering firms and has nearly tripled during the year. In addition, WINT’s solutions prevented over 900 water damage incidents with a total damage potential of tens of millions of dollars.

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WINT builds on success of 2023 to accelerate growth and innovation

Civil + Structural Engineer

WINT’s success in preventing water damage has helped accelerate the growth of its insurance network, which includes carriers, brokers, MGAs and risk-engineering firms and has nearly tripled during the year. In addition, WINT’s solutions prevented over 900 water damage incidents with a total damage potential of tens of millions of dollars.

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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. Foundation cracks, wall collapses, and uneven settling occur frequently in residential and commercial properties.

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Subsidence and Clay Shrinkage: Hidden Challenges in Construction

CCR Magazine

This shrink-swell cycle is most devastating in areas with heavy clay content in the soil as the constant expansion and contraction put much pressure on foundation walls and other structural members. This information assists architects and engineers in developing structures and foundation systems correlated to the soil types of the site.

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Boost Property Value with Basement Waterproofing & Protection

CCR Magazine

In the evolving landscape of commercial construction , implementing professional basement waterproofing and moisture control systems has become a cornerstone of building longevity. Modern Approaches to Moisture Management Construction professionals are seeing unprecedented returns on investment through early intervention.

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Unit Price Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Unit price construction cost estimating is the foundation of every reliable cost determination prior to procurement. Systems level estimating, historical data, assemblies, or square foot calculations should never be exclusively used to procure a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. for the local market.