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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

The software was used to help determine and then optimize the size and capacity of the home’s heating and cooling system. The half-depth practice not only reduces the cost of the spray-foam application but also makes installation and future servicing of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other utility runs in those walls easier.

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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. The Building Act 1975 applies to fixed tiny homes, and builders must follow the Building Code of Australia and plumbing regulations. Building codes and regulations Fixed tiny homes need building and plumbing approvals before installation.

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What Is Soil Vent Pipe | How Does Soil Stack Pipe Works | Soil Vent Pipe Material | Types of Plumbing System

CivilJungle

The plumbing system and the Drainage of the important aspect of the building because it helps to drain off the wastewater from the building. In this article, you will get to know what is soil stack, how do the soil vent pipe works and the overview of the plumbing system in the building. Introduction of Soil Vent Pipe.

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IBHS Guide Offers Tips to Prevent Winter Property Damage

CCR Magazine

Winters across the United States are becoming shorter, yet arctic air outbreaks still occur and can lead to frozen pipes, especially in areas where extreme cold is rare and in states in the central part of the country with transitional climate zones where warm and cold temperatures typically overlap. Homes built before 2010 typically don’t.

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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners. efficiency rating.

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Boosting Food Safety with Easy-to-Clean, Clog-Free Drains

CCR Magazine

The phrase “Mind the Gap,” famously introduced for London’s subway system in 1968, has become a universal warning to stay vigilant in potentially hazardous situations. The problem is compounded by gaps between surface drains and surrounding concrete floors, common in aging or improperly constructed drainage systems.

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Ware Malcomb Announces Construction is Complete on Award Winning Precision Labs at Century Boulevard Conversion in Germantown, MD

Civil + Structural Engineer

Of particular focus were enhancements to the buildings’ electrical, mechanical and wastewater infrastructure while maintaining consistency with the site’s original zoning. This project exemplifies innovation, flexible design and creative repositioning,” said Lori Ambrusch, Director, Science & Technology for Ware Malcomb.