BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The FCA can lead to a comprehensive plan in which various strategies can be applied to different facility systems. Photos courtesy of Facility Optimization Solutions and CannonDesign Let’s look at some example outcomes or scopes, from electrical to structural systems, that might be identified to reduce emissions and promote sustainability.

Renewable Energy Systems

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Clients typically have a vision for their home or commercial space, but translating that vision into actionable plans requires collaboration with architects and engineers. Structural Work : Framing, roofing, and installing essential systems like plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.

Building Code Compliance

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

From drones that inspect hard-to-reach places to smart systems that predict equipment failure, the options available today are both fascinating and practical. Regular inspections by qualified engineers can help catch potential problems early. Preventative maintenance avoids disruptions and ensures system reliability and efficiency.

Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

Electrical Wiring Installation

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Rising Demand for Prefabricated Utility Rooms Prefabricated utility rooms are engineered to provide ready-to-install solutions for builders, dramatically reducing the time and effort traditionally spent on-site constructing these spaces.

Prefabrication

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

PAE Engineers , a sustainable engineering and consulting firm, announced today that it is expanding its operations on the East Coast with the opening of its New York City office. About PAE Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all.

Sustainability

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

But here’s the catch: drop it in wrong, and you’ve bought yourself a structural nightmare wrapped in a plumbing disaster. Collaborating with structural engineers from the outset ensures the design won’t falter under the pressure, literally. Even high-end systems require occasional maintenance or upgrades.

Plumbing Systems

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. The positive effects of this design include a sleeker appearance and a clear adjacent ceiling area for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fixtures.

Energy Efficiency

UK Construction Blog

MAY 2, 2025

Their tapes are engineered to provide strong adhesion to metal, plastic, and composite surfaces, even in harsh conditions. Conclusion Effective pipe closure solutions are essential for protecting industrial piping systems throughout transport and storage.

Piping Installation

STAHL

JUNE 22, 2025

Every floor necessitated structural reinforcement and new penetrations for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. The crane pad had to be placed within the building’s footprint, and construction proceeded around it—a true engineering ballet in a dense downtown setting.

Building Resilience

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

Prefabrication

Construction Daily News

JULY 3, 2025

million home and a $430,000 home in Santa Rosa use identical construction methods—same foundation, framing, electrical, and plumbing. .” Chen’s experience illustrates a hidden reality in Northern California construction: A $3.25 But they require completely different suppliers. Construction methods stay the same.

Building Standards

Contractors Liability Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

electrical, plumbing, HVAC roofing). License Classifications: Here’s a breakdown of the contractor classes: Class A (General Engineering Contractor): They handle big projects like highways, water treatment plants, and power stations. Extra paperwork and systems required. Each specialty needs its own license.

Building Permits

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

“Created as a model of post-2030 smart and sustainable construction, this 100% digitally-enabled facility integrates a diverse range of building systems technology (HVAC, lighting, building envelope, security, IT, and communications)”, said Paul Scarafile, Commercial Director, Canada, Armstrong Fluid Technology. “As

HVAC Systems

UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Services Rough-In Before internal walls are closed up, all service infrastructure is installed: Electrical wiring Plumbing pipes Heating and cooling ducts Data and communication cabling Security system components This stage requires careful coordination between different trades to avoid conflicts and ensure all services are positioned correctly.

Painting/finishing

CCR Magazine

APRIL 17, 2025

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.

Flooring Systems

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

NASDAQ: ADSK), a global leader in building information modeling (BIM) technology for the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and operations industry, announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing commercial building design for sustainability. Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator and Autodesk, Inc.

Building Design

UK Construction Blog

MAY 12, 2025

Modern Construction Requires More Engineering, Not Less In modern construction, the need for engineering is more widely recognised today than it was decades ago. With larger homes, expansive window designs, engineered floor and roof systems, much of todays construction requires specialised planning and engineering.

Building Codes

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

National Park system would come with its own unique set of challenges. National Park Service New Bridge at New Heights The bridge, designed by Dallas-based Jacobs Engineering Group, is markedly taller and longer than the one it is replacing. The nearly 600 precast deck panels from Plumb Creek Structures in Littleton, Colo.,

Concrete Pouring

Granger Construction

MARCH 26, 2025

Granger Construction Director of MEP Engineering Rich Corona attributes his interest in construction as sparking in high school when a drafting instructor introduced him to a co-op program: a summer job at a consulting engineering firm. doorknobs, drum sets, bicycles, toys, tables or chairs).

Estimating

ENR Construction

JULY 28, 2025

billion Terminal A replacement project at Newark-Liberty International Airport, open since 2023 in in New Jersey, has turned into a multi-million-dollar legal headache for key companies on the project—the Tutor Perini/Parsons joint venture contractor and its main design subcontractor, STV Engineering.

Insurance Management

UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Structural Engineering Considerations The structural integrity of loft conversions hinges on careful load distribution analysis. Portal frames, ridge beams, and floor strengthening systems all require precise specification within the technical drawings to ensure structural adequacy.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 24, 2025

Homeowners can find problems with their heating system by using boiler error codes. Some minor issues with your boiler can be taken on at home, while others will require the help of a qualified heating engineer in Streatham. If the problem continues, call a heating engineer in Streatham. This should read between 1.0

Plumbing Systems

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2024

million which features office/corporate improvements and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems upgrades, completed June 2024. Balfour Beatty US is ranked among the top domestic building contractors in the United States by Engineering News-Record. Asana Partners Design Center Atrium renovation in Charlotte worth $1.1

Specialty Contracting

Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

6 Actuating these plans requires buy-in from stakeholders across the construction and design fields, including architects, contractors, engineers, building material manufacturers, and tradespeople. Minor building repairs and upgrading interior elements, such as lighting, mechanical systems, and appliances, are not sufficient.

Sustainability

Construction Specifier

JULY 5, 2025

Well-designed skylights can take maximum advantage of solar heat gain co-efficient (SHGC) in winter to reduce energy consumption, as well as reduce lighting heat load on cooling systems in summer. The roof curb also provides a means of flashing the roof penetration created by a skylight by effectively integrating it with the roofing system.

Roofing Systems

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

The architectural team specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems to support the new high schools multiple performance requirements and to create a modern appearance aligned with 21st century educational facilities. The Minnie Howard Campus high school offers enhanced daylight, thermal comfort, acoustics and indoor air quality.

Ceiling Systems

UK Construction Blog

MAY 7, 2025

One often-overlooked aspect of this is the plumbing and fluid control systems, which require durable, corrosion-resistant fittings to ensure long-term reliability. These stainless steel fittings are engineered to handle high-pressure environments, resist corrosion, and offer leak-free performance.

Electrical Wiring Installation

Daily Civil

JUNE 12, 2025

Looking to understand plumbing infrastructure for new builds? Civil engineering insights can guide you through designing efficient, sustainable systems that prevent costly issues. Read more The post Civil Engineering Insights Plumbing Infrastructure for New Builds appeared first on DAILY CIVIL.

Plumbing

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2023

(PPI) has released a new technical document that reports on the association’s findings about the compatibility of plastic piping materials with chlorine dioxide (CIO 2 ) when used in hot- and cold-water plumbing distribution systems. director of engineering for PPI’s Building & Construction Division.

Plumbing Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 18, 2024

PEX: State-of-the-Art for Potable Water; Historical Overview of Discontinued PB Piping Materials Also Examined IRVING, Texas – A new technical document that addresses the critical differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems with polybutylene (PB) systems has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.

Plumbing Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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. Construction Management Co.:

Engineering

Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Metal corrosion is an ever-present problem in the plumbing industry. When properly designed and installed, plumbing systems will provide many decades of problem-free service. Plumbing codes typically limit the velocity of water flow in copper tubing to 1.5 Insulated vapor line and exposed line connected by adhesive tape.

Plumbing

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

. – The latest technical report from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Premise Plumbing Modeling , examines various aspects of premise plumbing systems and how they have been and could be modeled for purposes of effective engineering design and operation. Premise plumbing covers water system devices (e.g.

Plumbing Systems

Civiconcepts

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Plumbing valves are a device that controls, controls, or directs the flow of fluid by opening, closing, or by a partial obstruction. A valve is a mechanical device that controls the flow and pressure of a fluid in a system or process.… … Read More » Plumbing Valves and Types of Plumbing Valves. .…

Plumbing

Civil Engineer Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Table of Contents Introduction to Plumbing Maintenance Importance of Regular Pipe Inspections Understanding Water Pressure Problems Preventing Common Drain Clogs The Role of Water Heaters in Plumbing Health Eco-Friendly Plumbing Practices Tools and Techniques for DIY Plumbing Fixes When to Call a Professional Introduction to Plumbing Maintenance Maintaining (..)

Plumbing Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

Headquartered in New York City, AKF is a specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing firm that designs complex healthcare, science and technology, and mission-critical facilities. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of AKF Group LLC (“AKF”). with an additional complementary presence in Mexico.

Plumbing Systems