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Above Ground Pump Stations: The Growing Common-Sense Trend

Civil + Structural Engineer

It’s common sense that relocating pumps above ground, away from constant exposure to corrosive and hazardous sewage, safeguards the mechanical and electrical components of the pumps, as well as the workers who handle them. Yet, dry-pit solids-handling wastewater pumps tend to be more efficient than typical wet-pit or submersible pumps.

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The Role of Professional Plumbers in Large-Scale Renovations

CCR Magazine

Professional plumbers play a key role in these renovations, contributing their specialized knowledge to make sure that plumbing systems are designed, installed, and maintained properly throughout the process. They know which products are durable and reliable, helping to make sure that the systems they install will last for years.

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Transforming Your Basement with Bench Footing

UK Construction Blog

However, traditional basement finishing methods often need to pay more attention to a critical first step – installing proper structural support. Bench footing refers to a continuous concrete footing installed around the perimeter of a basement. The materials are relatively inexpensive compared to remodeling an entire floor.

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Plumbing Revolution in Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

It oversees comprehensive installation, exhaustive maintenance and prompt repairs of intricate water supply systems, complex drainage and sewer connectivity, fire suppression infrastructure, and more based on specialized needs. This uninterrupted circulation preserves sanitary standards and prevents spread of water-borne illnesses.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality.

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Different Types of Plumbing Pipes for Different Use

CivilJungle

Various types of plumbing pipes are used in building construction works for various purposes like water distribution, drainage, waste disposal made from different materials. The transmission water is carried through pipes with in the structure above or below the ground. Different Types of Plumbing Pipes. Brass Pipes.

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Disaster Strikes: Understanding Damage Restoration Services

CCR Magazine

The damage can often seem impossible, from burst pipes flooding basements to raging storms tearing off roofs. Apply antimicrobial coatings to porous or absorbent construction materials and furniture that are impossible to salvage to inhibit further microbial growth, such as mold or bacteria.