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Commercial Construction: Plumbing Best Practices

CCR Magazine

Overlooking any aspect can lead to serious issues, ranging from water leakage to severe pipe damage. Determine the right materials for pipes and fixtures. Follow strict building codes and safety regulations to ensure the system’s proper installation. You must also have proper plans for water supply and sewage systems.

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What Really Drives Directional Drilling Costs? 5 Key Factors to Track

PN - Project Management

Photo by Paul H: [link] Directional drilling—also called horizontal directional drilling (HDD)—lets crews place pipes and cables beneath roads, rivers, and yards with almost no surface mess. Plan your pace. Pipe Size and Material Diameter matters twice. One setup, one cleanup—lower cost.  lb.

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Barhale appointed to East London sewer upgrade

Civil + Structural Engineer

Two sections of the twin mains will be rehabilitated: One section will require Barhale to replace the existing sewer with two lengths of 142m, 800mm diameter HDPE pipe which will be installed through open cut excavation. At the adjacent section, Barhale will repair a 220m length of each main using Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) relining.

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Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025

UK Construction Blog

But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task. This blog delves into the overlap of clean energy and planning controls. Why Listed Buildings Are A Special Case Listed buildings, by their nature, are identified as having architectural or historic significance and are listed under the Town and Country Planning Act.

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Revolutionizing Commercial Construction with Advanced Plumbing

CCR Magazine

With innovative solutions, you can conquer recurring issues like water leakage, poor pipe installations, or drainage problems in your properties. Leveraging Technology Digital tools for design and planning assist to blueprint large-scale plumbing installations. Your operations depend on a well-functioning plumbing system.

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Planning a House Extension? Here’s What to Expect From Start to Finish

UK Construction Blog

The post Planning a House Extension? Phase 1: Initial Planning and Feasibility (2-3 Months) Defining Your Vision and Requirements The extension process begins long before any construction takes place. Here’s What to Expect From Start to Finish appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Expanding living areas?

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

Effective prevention strategies include comprehensive pre-construction planning, robust quality assurance during building, clear communication between all stakeholders, and thorough documentation. Construction defects typically stem from poor workmanship, substandard materials, improper site preparation, or inadequate maintenance.