The Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Colwill Engineering combines Uponor’s new pipe prefabrication services with timely job-site deliveries to reduce installation time, crew size on high-rise apartment job.

Piping Installation 72

Piping Installation Prefabrication Engineering 72

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 31, 2024

The team started with a modest test pile program, employing only one pile driving rig, and by project completion in May, its contribution had expanded to 30 piling rigs, pile installation across 15 diverse scopes of work and providing a dedicated workforce of more than 200 employees. at 105 ft (32 m).

Piping Installation 264

Piping Installation Government Works Public Works Communication 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Provides Guidance on Selecting and Installing IRVING, Texas – The Plastics Pipe Institute’s Building & Construction Division has published a major revision of PPI TN-55 “Plastic Piping Materials for Ground Source Geothermal Heating and Cooling Applications”. A HDPE vault for connections of ground loop piping.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Whether it’s a running toilet or a leak in a water irrigation pipe, there are a massive number of unmonitored water leaks throughout the United States. As a result, unmonitored water leaks have a cascading effect of damage, where one bad appliance or pipe can cause a much larger problem.

Sustainability 240

Sustainability Insurance Management Piping Installation Structural Systems 240

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Authoritative Study Now Available Heat fusing HDPE pipe sections provides a leak-free joint plus heightened security and protection from seismic events. The ductility of HDPE pipe provides high resistance to earthquakes and is also an important factor for ease of installation. Researched and authored by Michael O’Rourke, Ph.D.,

Piping Installation 147

Piping Installation Wall Systems Surveying Engineering 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Irving, Texas – The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) is excited to announce its Pipe School 2024 held January 29th – February 1st in Frisco, TX, just outside of Dallas. Held at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center, the Pipe School will continue the Concrete Pipe Week 2023 theme of Engineered Strength.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Stakeholder Engagement Building Resilience Inspection 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

New Technical Document Details Proper Steps for Use IRVING, Texas – A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. layer) thickness installed.

Fire Protection System Installation 130

Fire Protection System Installation Piping Installation Fire Protection Systems Plumbing Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

ICM, which specializes in industrial construction, was hired to install additional ground support equipment at Reaction Engines’ new testing facility located in Watkins, Colorado. Reaction Engines called on ICM to handle construction, assembly, welding, and inspection of the new system, which was designed by the Reaction Engines team.

Facility Management 246

Facility Management Construction Management Piping Installation Wall Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 12, 2024

HDPE Pipe Now Carries Clean Potable Water To Rural Montana Communities HARLOWTON, Mont.- Some homeowners resorted to installing water softeners and reverse osmosis filtration systems, and many reported having to frequently replace appliances like hot water heaters because of corrosion. as well as other rural users along the route.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Products Distribution Material Storage Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

Safe Piping Matters is pleased to publish a new report on firestopping of pipe penetrations. Here’s how one firestopping expert summarizes the challenge: “…There is quite a lengthy list of items which can result in problems with the installation of firestopping materials,” she warns.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Materials Building Codes Building Standards 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 4, 2024

McCarthy completed rehabilitation of the existing sites in an accelerated 13-month schedule, one month ahead of schedule.

Piping Installation 203

Piping Installation 203

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Irving, Texas – The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA)’s Research and Education Foundation, in conjunction with Besser Company, is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 Besser Scholarship. Students participating in, or planning to attend, a technical program, community college, or university are eligible.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Procurement Engineering 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 20, 2024

Covers HDPE Water Pipelines Up to 60-Inch Diameter and 10,000-Foot-Long Pull IRVING, TX – A new document for small and large diameter high-density polyethylene (HDPE) PE4710 pressure water piping systems using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is now available. president, Outside Consulting Services, Inc.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Environmental Consulting Closeout Safety Regulations 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. PPI) has released a new Model Specification document that provides guidance to specifiers, engineers, designers, and others about selecting, specifying and installing plastic piping materials for ground source geothermal systems. Photo courtesy of Geosource Energy Inc.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Products Distribution Building Materials Building Codes 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 5, 2023

According to the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. PPI) the updated AWWA C904-22 contains information for the proper installation of underground PEX potable water service lines that is important and helpful especially with the growing need for replacing lead pipes.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Standards Building Controls Quality Control 130

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 5, 2024

The new MS-8 technical document provides the latest information about Polypropylene (PP-R and PP-RCT) piping materials. Photo courtesy Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. PP-RCT piping was installed at the United States Air Force’s Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Tex. Photo courtesy Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.

Piping Installation 111

Piping Installation Plumbing Systems Plumbing Building Codes 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 29, 2024

Concise ‘How To’ and Tutorial Subjects Available IRVING, Texas – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. Called ‘Training Shorts’, the teaching modules focus on piping materials such as CPVC, HDPE, PEX, PE-RT, PP. PPI is the major North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Plumbing Systems Plumbing Sustainability 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Pressure and Chlorine Ratings Revised IRVING, Texas – Recent revisions led by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. chlorine resistance) classifications are revised from CL-TD and CL-R to Classes 0, 1, 3, and 5 for consistency with other pressure pipe standards (e.g., Oxidative stability (i.e., ASTM F876).

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Plumbing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 25, 2024

Two sections of the twin mains will be rehabilitated: One section will require Barhale to replace the existing sewer with two lengths of 142m, 800mm diameter HDPE pipe which will be installed through open cut excavation. At the adjacent section, Barhale will repair a 220m length of each main using Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) relining.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Curing Prefabrication Structural Systems 130

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Trenchless technology is important for installing new services, as well as rehabilitating and maintaining existing pipelines and infrastructure, without having to dig multiple trenches, disturbing traffic, business and residential locations. Leading the initiative is Jason Marshall, who joined Pipe Core in 2023 as Chief Executive Officer.

Piping Installation 104

Piping Installation Energy Efficiency Sustainability Government Works 104

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Acrow’s bridge provided a safe bypass route for relocated sewage pipes, enabling the efficient excavation, removal and replacement of the existing structures. was 270’ long and supported three HDPE pipes. The contractor designed, furnished and installed a timber deck.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Structural Systems Modular Construction Infrastructure Development 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA), a well-known platform to share and discuss technical breakthroughs and to network in a global forum, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in September 2023, coinciding with its next conference – PPXXI in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, September 25 – 27, 2023.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Environmental Consulting Sustainability Energy Efficiency 130

New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Engineers working on Everton FC’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool are progressing with the layered pitch installation. The post Everton Stadium | Playing surface construction progresses with gravel layer and undersoil pipes appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Piping Installation 105

Piping Installation Engineering 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 12, 2024

Unfortunately, infrastructure development takes so long that a good market outlook at the beginning of a greenfield projec t may have completely changed by the time offshore installation is done. On the topside are water injection systems, gas piping systems, and crude oil lines that need protection.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Wall Systems Lifts Infrastructure Development 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Photo credit: Charlie Fernandes In addition, the drinking water and wastewater pipes are now approaching 50 years old, while some system components are more than a century old. The typical lifespan of wastewater pipes is between 50 and 100. “As

Roofing Systems 276

Roofing Systems Disaster Preparedness Flooring Systems Waterproofing Systems 276

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 21, 2024

The installation supports the expansion of Southern Nevada’s largest master plan community, setting the foundation for several planned subdivisions. Platinum’s vital utility feeder project in Summerlin’s west area involved the installation of dry utilities, which are fundamental in the development of new residential areas.

Contracts 130

Contracts Piping Installation General Contracting Infrastructure Development 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Underground utility tunnels play a vital role in the continuous functioning of utility services on campus such as steam, chilled water, electricity, domestic water, and telecom systems, housing and protecting the piping and cables necessary to each.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Structural Systems Wall Systems Inspection 130

Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Common piping materials such as copper, steel, and cast-iron are readily oxidized and thus undergo aqueous corrosion at a rate dependent on the corrosivity of the service environment. When properly designed and installed, plumbing systems will provide many decades of problem-free service. Erosion-corrosion of copper pipe.

Plumbing 105

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Building Materials 105

The Contractor Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

Pre-Insulated PEXa pipe meets the need for outstanding energy efficiency and fast installation.

Piping Installation 86

Piping Installation Energy Efficiency 86

Roads Online

JANUARY 24, 2024

The first pipes have been laid for the $88.2 Related stories: Construction complete for new Selgar Avenue link road Truck tyres transformed for concrete kerb replacement Progress for Western Sydney Airport metro line Rockhampton Mayor, Tony Williams said the installation of the first pipes is a significant milestone for the project.

Piping Installation 105

Piping Installation Permits 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

A recent study by Munich Re found that locations protected by WINT dramatically reduce the number and impact of water damage incidents: sites where WINT was installed were found to submit 73% fewer insurance claims and resulted in 90% less payouts when compared with sites not protected by WINT.

Insurance Management 261

Insurance Management Real Estate Development Risk Management Facility Management 261

Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

Water heating can be expensive especially if you are dealing with old pipes and boiler systems. Ground Source Heat Pump These pumps use the ground as a heat source, this is done by adding a system of pipes underground in areas where the temperatures are consistently 10-15°C. This can be done horizontally or vertically.

Renewable Energy Systems 101

Renewable Energy Systems Piping Installation Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems 101

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 12, 2024

The EV Series 4000 pump station comes as a complete, factory-built and tested system that is fast and simple to install in both new installations and replacements of submersible pumps. is a global manufacturing leader of engineered systems for the water and mining industries with installations in more than 75 nations around the world.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Maintenance Energy Efficiency Cost Control 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 19, 2024

Pump Station facilities comprise a receiving well (wet-well) that is equipped with pumps, pipes, valves, power supply, and control systems and may include a screen or other specialized components designed to mitigate against heavy clogging materials along with systems for odor control and ventilation. Installation costs.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Lifts Electrical Wiring Installation Electrical Systems 130

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 29, 2024

Contractors like you know how to pound nails, pour concrete, build homes and commercial structures, bend pipe and pull wire, install roofs, lay carpet, paint walls, and perform a thousand other tasks. So why are you not enjoying the same standard of living as other professionals?

Concrete Pouring 94

Concrete Pouring Piping Installation Painting/finishing Building Standards 94

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In current landfill design, wells and pipes are installed horizontally and vertically to extract methane via motors. This research led her to developing RootPipes, which is a piping system that mimics the shape of mangroves to reach more remote areas of the landfill.

Fire Protection System Installation 130

Fire Protection System Installation Piping Installation Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 11, 2023

A large-diameter microtunnel machine, which installed a 72-inch-diameter steel casing pipe a total distance of 3,156 linear feet, completed its final penetration into the receiving pit at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, beside Amalie Arena, on April 21.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Design Contracts 130