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Plumbing Challenges in High-Rise Construction: A Plumber’s View

CCR Magazine

However, behind the scenes, theres a network of intricate plumbing systems that keep everything running smoothly. Plumbers often address this issue by installing booster pumps and pressure-regulating valves. These systems are designed to ensure consistent water pressure, regardless of the floor or the time of day.

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A Simple Guide to Bathroom Renovation Expenses

CCR Magazine

Brands like Moen and Delta Faucet are renowned for their reliability and durability, making them excellent choices for faucets and shower systems. Determining the placement of fixtures and furniture in advance will help you avoid unnecessary alterations during the installation process, saving both time and money.

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Pennsylvania Project Team Wrangles with Long-Span Timber Complexities

ENR Construction

Roof construction is also underway with installation of glulam purlins with two layers of plywood fabricated and installed by StructureCraft crews in early summer. The indoor soccer facility includes gable walls framed with glulam columns and wind girts. At times it looked like nothing was going to be built.”

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The Many Uses of Key Clamps in Construction, Safety & Design

UK Construction Blog

Key clamps, also referred to as tube clamps or pipe fittings, offer exactly that. Key clamps are fittings used to connect steel tubes (commonly scaffolding or structural pipes) without the need for welding, threading, or specialized tools. Instead, they are tightened using a simple hex or Allen key, clamping securely around the pipe.

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Coordination Is Pivotal to ASU West Tempe Projects

ENR Construction

is trenching and installing conduit to provide electrical support to the TDUP and other projects as part of the $22-million Tempe campus west quadrant utility expansion project. A massive vault located in its basement will house a thermal storage system being built out by Willmeng that will connect to the TDUP.

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

UK Construction Blog

Types of Damp in Buildings There are three main types of damp commonly found in buildings: Rising Damp: Moisture moves upwards from the ground through walls by capillary action. It typically affects ground floor walls and can ruin plaster, paint, and skirting boards. Surveyors must document compliance before completion.

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Flexibility Is Key Design Feature of George Mason University Student Center

ENR Construction

The facility will also offer space for indoor sports, student programming and events. As a result, the team took the unusual step of installing an additional layer of tensioned fabric to the interior side of the tent frame. A large stormwater retention system provided by Ohio-based Advanced Drainage Systems Inc.—a