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No Pressure: How Will JCoP Help Construction Companies Keep Their Water Locked Away?

UK Construction Blog

Without a system that can monitor water flow in real time, sites are highly vulnerable to these risks and weve found that two in every three sites without such a system will report water damages. This system enables automatic water flow monitoring and the ability to shut off the supply. Clearly, its a major problem.

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Yellowstone River Bridge Sits Tall at Top of Canyon to Improve Safety, Access and Views

ENR Construction

National Park system would come with its own unique set of challenges. We had to have a liquid cooling system for the concrete and monitor the temperature to make sure it was curing properly.” —Jon The nearly 600 precast deck panels from Plumb Creek Structures in Littleton, Colo., Jon Lowe, Project Manager, Ralph L.

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The Ultimate Guide to Damp Proofing: Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment in 2025 for Homeowners and Professionals

UK Construction Blog

Plumbing leaks, leaking pipes, or cracks in render can also result in damp patches on walls or ceilings. Ventilation is treated as a core element: passive vents, trickle vents, and controlled mechanical systems help regulate internal humidity and keep condensation at bay.

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Black Buffalo Hits Print on First Internationally Code Compliant 3D-Printed Home

The Pro Builder

Once the walls are printed with proprietary Planitop 3D “ink,” three and a half times stronger than traditional concrete, electrical and plumbing fixtures will be mounted on the interior of the walls for ease of repairs, should they arise in the future. It cures quicker and stronger than CMU (cinder block/concrete) walls in a matter of days.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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APPLYING SPRAY FOAM INSULATION ON AND AROUND PLASTIC PIPES

Civil + Structural Engineer

SPF installers should let the first layer of foam cure for a sufficient amount of time while heat is released from the foam and the pipe remains partially exposed before installing the second layer of foam. The spray polyurethane foam curing reaction is exothermic,” explained Richard Duncan, Ph.D., layer) thickness installed.

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New Trends in Construction: Plumbing Aspects

CCR Magazine

A mainstay in this realm is plumbing, a profession as old as civilization itself. Today, you will look into the new trends shaping construction practices and how they are influencing the ever-evolving spectrum of plumbing. Solar powered hot water systems are another key trend in this domain.