The association states that the proposed rule is "an important step forward," representing the first major overhaul of federal protections for lead in drinking water in two decades.

The update greatly improves BIM workflows through the use of its newly enhanced fabrication and routing tools.

The proposal marks the first major overhaul to lead levels in drinking water in more than two decades.

Recent developments in building information modeling (BIM) allow today’s companies to manage construction projects more efficiently by establishing and maintaining best practices, reducing bottlenecks and delays, enhancing productivity and improving the bottom line. 

Cover Story: Long recognized for its exceptional service and quality products at competitive prices, Somerville, Massachusetts-based Metropolitan Pipe & Supply Co., (fondly known in the industry as Met Pipe), is a family-owned and operated, fully-integrated independent wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, pipe, valves, fittings, and industrial supplies.

Spending among U.S. and Canadian companies on projects with requirements for pipes, valves, and fittings (PVF) is forecast to increase slightly in 2020, before gradually declining over the next three years.

While it appeared the U.S. debt ceiling, which had already surpassed the previous $20 trillion “top” by almost three trillion dollars at the end of July, would become a significant congressional confrontation, it was cast aside without a murmur.

As we enter the fourth quarter of 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting the construction sector unemployment has declined to 3.6 percent.

Established in 1960, Maine-based Webber Supply features locations in South Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, and Bangor.

Wilhelm Dietz GmbH & Co. KG primarily serves the needs of the pipe and tube expansion, cold forming, corrosion protection and metalworking industries under its WEDOLiT brand name.