Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water
WEBJun 10, 2016 · Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water. The most basic form of protection is the presence of an air gap in between the possible source of contamination and access to the plumbing system The atmospheric vacuum breaker consists of a check valve member and an air vent that is normally closed when the …
Best Practices for Servicing CPVC Pipes and Fittings - Contractor
WEBJan 31, 2024 · Keeping the following points in mind when servicing this popular material can help protect the longevity and performance of CPVC pipes and fittings.
ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
WEBJan 31, 2024 · ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million. In 2025, the industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand. WASHINGTON, DC — The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2024 to meet …
Common Brazing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - Contractor
WEBMay 18, 2023 · Here are some of the most common mistakes observed in plumbing and HVACR applications, and how to prevent them.
6 Things to Know About Construction Bonds - Contractor
WEBDec 14, 2021 · We’ll do our best to present everything you need to know about construction bonds.
Record Retention 101 for Contractors | Contractor
WEBMar 18, 2020 · Record Retention 101 for Contractors. March 18, 2020. Record-keeping is one of the most often overlooked, but critical functions of the business. By Audrey K. Kwak. There is no question that construction is a uniquely document-intensive industry. On every project, countless, lengthy, records are generated: contracts, specifications, daily ...
AI is Transforming the Construction Industry - Contractor
WEBJun 17, 2022 · By Melanie Johnson. Planning, building, operation, and maintenance are all changing the construction business. Artificial Intelligence is the backbone for establishing true digital initiatives in construction engineering management (CEM) to improve construction project performance. AI drives computers to perceive and acquire human …
Kansas City Plumbing & HVAC Company Rebrands as Hamilton …
WEBAug 19, 2024 · KANSAS CITY, KS — /PRNewswire/ — The Bob Hamilton brand, owned by American Residential Services/Rescue Rooter and known for 40 years for delivering top-quality HVAC and plumbing services throughout the Kansas City region, has announced a rebrand. The company, which will include a consolidation of Roger the Plumber, will be …
Veterans, Military Members are the Answer to the Construction …
WEBDec 13, 2023 · Mark Meier. There are more than 800 jobs across branches of service in the United States military, many of which require the same training and certifications that apply to construction workers. Though their specialized skills transfer seamlessly between these types of jobs, only 6.2% of male and 0.7% of female veterans work in construction.
Modular Construction and the Future of Building - Contractor
WEBJan 26, 2023 · The concept of modular construction may seem foreign to some, but it is gaining traction as a safe and efficient means of building. In fact, COVID accelerated the pace of prefabrication and modular construction, and according to a recent Dodge Data & Analytics SmartMarket Report “Prefabrication and Modular Construction 2020,” growth is …
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