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With the advances in floor screed technology, floor build-ups are getting more shallow, often resulting in challenges for plumbers unable to connect up to the pipework using the standard drainage products. This article explores why residential construction projects need a versatile shallow depth drainage solution.
Answers to some of the most pressurized issues in plumbing today.
November 3, 2018
Every commercial building project has its share of challenges. Sometimes those challenges require innovation and code exceptions, other times they simply necessitate a thorough understanding of the facility and its design goals.
When involved in a collaborative, international health care project, it is best to set aside what you know and open your mind to how other parts of the world treat their drinking water. Take what you have learned and evaluate it to see if the processes can be applied elsewhere.
Capturing and reclaiming water, once an idea primarily of interest to environmentalists, is serious business today as municipalities’ aging water infrastructures and shrinking budgets are under stress. Combined with modern technology, these old ideas are finding new uses in commercial applications.
Take these steps to protect your clients from the destructive effects of leaking water.
August 23, 2018
While plumbing leaks are a simple fact of life, the damage caused by them is almost completely preventable. Take these steps to protect your clients from the destructive effects of leaking water.
A properly balanced recirculation system offers health and safety benefits.
August 22, 2018
To achieve comfort and efficiency in a hot water distribution system, many plumbing engineers are incorporating hot water recirculation systems into their designs. But to reap the benefits of such a system, balancing valves must be incorporated into design considerations.
Conceptual estimating is more of an art than a science. It’s impossible to predict everything that might occur on a project but make sure to communicate your design vision with the entire team to avoid as much value engineering as you can.
When designing solar hot water systems for areas with hard water, an in-tank heat exchanger may be the best way to provide a long-lasting system for your clients.