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COMPRESSION  FIT  HDPE  PIPE – ANOTHER  PROVEN  PIPELINE  REPLACEMENT  METHOD

Civil + Structural Engineer

The original ductile iron pipe had deformed and had severe ovality. Hydrogen sulfide gas from the sewage flow made sulfuric acid, which collected at the top of the metal pipe and destroyed it. It was thought that pulling through a new pipe wouldn’t be possible as it would hang up on the deformed inner wall of the old pipe.

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Water Management and Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

WINT’s AI-powered water management technology has been responsible for saving millions of gallons of water per year, and has positively reduced the carbon footprints of historic structures like the Empire State Building and entities like the Weizmann Institute of Science.

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Industrial Constructors/Managers, Inc. facilitates improvements to aerospace test facility thanks to ‘on the go’ construction and welding

Civil + Structural Engineer

(ICM) , was hired to do in the summer of 2019 for Reaction Engines , a privately-held technology company that’s developing thermal management systems and novel propulsion solutions for the defense and commercial high-speed flight sector, as well as for aviation, automotive, and energy sectors in the US and UK.

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Commercial Construction: Plumbing Best Practices

CCR Magazine

In commercial construction , ensuring best plumbing practices is paramount to safe and efficient functioning of the designed structure. Overlooking any aspect can lead to serious issues, ranging from water leakage to severe pipe damage. Ensuring it’s organized and efficient is critical to the structure’s longevity.

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Acrow Bridge Provides Temporary Wastewater Bypass Solution During System Rehabilitation in Arizona

Civil + Structural Engineer

Durable steel structure enables cost-effective, safe transport of rerouted sewage PARSIPPANY, N.J. 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.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater

Civil + Structural Engineer

The dam’s structural integrity was threatened as several feet of material eroded away during the rain event, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) needed to find an immediate solution that would preserve the historic structure and protect a critical economic resource. C Below, Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc.,

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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Wastewater systems are not designed for this changing climate,’’ said Sri Vedachalam, Director for water equity and climate resilience at Corvias Infrastructure Solutions, LLC. The system provides a permanent means of fall protection under access doors and exceeds OSHA fall protection requirements.