Common Piping Materials Used in Commercial Building Settings
The Constructor
OCTOBER 11, 2021
A commercial building’s plumbing infrastructure is vital to its operations. If the right piping material is not chosen during construction,
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Pros And Cons Of DIY Plumbing
Construction Marketing
MARCH 18, 2021
The most important part of any household or commercial structure is its plumbing system. Plumbing helps ensure that water gets in and out of a home properly. While plumbing is mostly associated with water-related functions, this is certainly not all that it refers to. Many homeowners rely on DIY plumbing to fix issues.
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PEX installed faster in commercial plumbing time study
Contractor Magazine
JULY 16, 2018
The timed installations were performed by an experienced commercial plumbing crew in two identical sections of a mockup hotel guest floor.
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Marlin Mechanical: High-quality commercial plumbing
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 12, 2016
Marlin Mechanical has become the go-to new construction contractor for commercial plumbing installation in the Greater Phoenix area. read more.
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Major Mechanical Leverages New Kitting Service
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2023
Minnesota-based commercial plumbing contractor uses service to boost installation productivity, and curtail material shortages.
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In-building pipe rehabilitation: convenient and cost-effective repair method
Construction Specifier
JUNE 8, 2023
By Ryan Graham The average commercial building in the U.S. is approximately 53 years old, 1 and considering the average performance lifespan of a building plumbing system is approximately 30 years, there are thousands of commercial buildings with pipes suffering from age-related build-up and blockage, rust, cracks, and leaks.
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Adopting Labor Operations Software for Contractors
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 20, 2023
Founded in 1985, Hi-Tech Electric provides residential, commercial and industrial electrical repairs, maintenance services, and installations, EV charging equipment and infrastructure with locations in Michigan and Indiana.
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Uponor adds new commercial plumbing course to 2013 factory training schedule
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
— Uponor recently announced its factory training schedule for 2013, which includes a new course on commercial plumbing applications. APPLE VALLEY, MINN. read more.
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Winning Innovation Strategies for Plumbing Contractors
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 7, 2022
Plumbing dates back to ancient civilizations; these societies relied on channels and pipes to irrigate crops, remove waste, and provide potable water to inhabitants. Plumbing technology has since evolved immeasurably. However, one fact remains: plumbing is vital to the way we live and work today.
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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 25, 2023
Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Read more on the proper steps to ensure your commercial investment runs smoothly.
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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Plumbers Install and maintain plumbing systems, including pipes, fixtures, and appliances. Diagnose and repair plumbing issues to ensure functionality. Ensure indoor comfort and air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.
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Mistakes To Avoid While Choosing A Plumber
Civiconcepts
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Plumbing issues are common in commercial buildings and residential houses, and you should enlist the services of a professional plumber to resolve these issues. Some people still face problems after … Mistakes To Avoid While Choosing A Plumber Read More ».
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Uponor Adds New Commercial Plumbing Course to 2013 Factory Training Schedule
BD+C
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
Uponor recently announced its factory training schedule for 2013, which includes a new course on commercial plumbing applications. read more.
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NEW WEBINAR: Adopting Labor Operations Software for Contractors
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 20, 2023
Founded in 1985, Hi-Tech Electric provides residential, commercial and industrial electrical repairs, maintenance services, and installations, EV charging equipment and infrastructure with locations in Michigan and Indiana.
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Jonathan Simon
Pro Builder
MAY 5, 2021
Jonathan Simon is the North American residential plumbing manager for Lubrizol Advanced Materials Inc., For 60 years, FlowGuard Gold Pipe and Fittings has provided reliable hot and cold water plumbing systems to residential and commercial buildings. Jonathan Simon. the parent company for FlowGuard Gold Pipe and Fittings.
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Managing Commercial Construction Lead Times
HardHatChat
AUGUST 9, 2023
As anyone who works in the commercial construction business knows, timing is everything. Inefficient sequencing of materials and equipment can have a significant impact on both time and money. Business as usual, is out the door as the supply chain has continued to provide challenges.
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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth
Levelset
JULY 18, 2022
If you’re looking to start a plumbing business, it’s the perfect time to get with the flow. Industry research shows that the US plumbing industry includes over 130,00 businesses (and more than 500,000 employees) with total annual revenues exceeding $130 billion. Action item: Create a growth plan for your plumbing company.
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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage
Levelset
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Plumbing contractors should include business insurance as an integral part of their financial strategy. With numerous policies available, the plumbing contractor’s insurance landscape offers many ways for you to protect your physical and financial business assets. Why plumbing contractors need insurance. Worker injury.
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Rhobina Electric Fined Following Fatal Trench Accident
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 20, 2020
Rhobina, based in Batesville, Mississippi, is a commercial and plumbing contractor. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Rhobina Electric $37,318 after a trench collapsed and killed a worker at a Taylor, Mississippi, job site. The worker had been installing sewer pipe…
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Prepping For Reentry: 8 Facility Maintenance Steps For Reopening Commercial Properties
HardHatChat
MAY 27, 2020
According to Englewood Construction, prepping commercial facilities to reopen should include reviewing mechanical systems and rescheduling missed preventative maintenance appointments (*photo taken pre-pandemic). A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a bylined article from Englewood Construction. Comments?
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Weekly Product Gallery: Fire protection products
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 25, 2018
This week’s gallery focuses on fire protection products: a fire sprinkler head adapter that connects sprinkler heads to piping systems; two energy-efficient fire pump models; an instrument providing automated pressure and temperature testing for commercial and residential plumbing installations; a fire sprinkler system for multipurpose or standalone (..)
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Rainwater capture is simplest alt water source
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2013
Plumbing manufacturers have been under pressure from the Environmental Protection Agency to keep reducing the amount of water used by plumbing fixtures, and much work remains to retrofit old, water-hogging plumbing fixtures. Commercial Plumbing Plumbing Contractor Residential Plumbing'
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All About of Plumbing Pipe Size Chart
CivilJungle
APRIL 20, 2023
Also, read: Methods of Design | Difference Between Working Stress Method and Limit State Method Plumbing Pipe Dimensions Plumbing pipes are generally made of PVC and steel. Standard Plumbing Pipe Size In a residential building, the standard dimension of pipe is 100 mm to 600 mm which have a thickness of 12 mm to 43 mm.
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Contractor's Top 6 Funniest Plumbing Commercials
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 17, 2014
Video Plumbing' Some great examples of creative advertising.
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Construction Site Theft Is on the Rise Across the U.S.
Pro Builder
APRIL 19, 2022
It’s gotten to the point where (thieves) are cutting water lines to completely take out an entire commercial building plumbing system for the copper,” he said. “We saw a big shift in 2019 when it got progressively worse and more brazen. Construction. Building Materials. Building Materials.
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Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 7, 2014
The not-so good news is that commercial construction is still having growing pains. CHICAGO -- What is on the horizon for plumbing contractors in 2014? The good news is the residential market is showing growth; the not-so good news is that commercial construction is still having growing pains.
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Copper crooks target houses, commercial jobsites and county parks too
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2013
Commercial jobsites, houses, and even parks seem to be the typical places crooks steal copper from these days. Commercial Plumbing Plumbing Contractor Residential Plumbing' CHICAGO – Throughout the years, copper theft has always been a problem.
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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion
HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
These types of commercial construction projects are very important to the growth of their brands and offer many opportunities for our national contracting team to apply our experience and know-how to ensure a successful completion. Working with equipment suppliers ahead of time is key.
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Historic glazing contractor urgently seeks buyer
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 13, 2023
Clients range from the largest construction companies to private individuals, in sectors including education, commercial, retail, leisure, healthcare, ecclesiastical and residential.
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All in the Family
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Multi-generational, family-run AC Plumbing, Heating & Mechanical specializes in hydronic retrofits, serving commercial and residential clients in the Cleveland area.
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Don't miss out on AHR 2014, the largest HVACR expo ever held in northeast U.S.
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2014
Commercial Plumbing Heating Hydronics Systems Plumbing Contractor Snowmelt Residential Plumbing' We’ll be tweeting about what we thought was interesting at the show and we want to know what you saw and liked too. If you are not following CONTRACTOR on Twitter yet, make sure you do so: https://twitter.com/contractormag.
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Uponor plays full out at Connections 2014
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 25, 2014
Commercial Plumbing Plumbing Contractor Residential Plumbing' The past 48 hours have been packed full of best practices, networking, and connecting with industry experts on the topics and issues that matter most to the mechanical contracting industry. Sustainably Speaking.
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Historic glazing contractor goes under
Construction Enquirer
JULY 20, 2023
Clients range from the largest construction companies to private individuals, in sectors including education, commercial, retail, leisure, healthcare, ecclesiastical and residential.
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54 Favorite trucks mechanical contractors are driving
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 3, 2014
Commercial Plumbing Media Galleries Fleet Management Residential Plumbing' If you want to be a part of our Favorite truck photo gallery, please take a photo of your truck at a jobsite or service call and e-mail it to candace.roulo@penton.com. I will then upload it to the gallery.
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Contractors discuss implementation, installation challenges at Lead Free seminar
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
Louis Plumbing Industry Council and manufacturer’s rep firm Mack McClain & Associates held a well-attended “We Are Lead Free” seminar here in St. Commercial Plumbing Plumbing Contractor Business Devlopment' LOUIS —Recently the St.
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3 Secrets to Serving Up Restaurant Construction Success from a Top Restaurant Contractor
HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Because there are complex details with restaurant projects that are very different from most commercial construction job sites. A commercial kitchen, no matter the size, will have more water, waste and gas lines installed than many other construction projects. Restaurant Infrastructure Intricacies.
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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust
HardHatChat
AUGUST 28, 2018
Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. That’s because in a competitive bid the commercial contractor is only responsible for bidding exactly what is in the plans, not the overall design intent.
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Polar Vortex Take Two: Tough on contractors, good for business
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 29, 2014
Commercial Plumbing Residential Plumbing Registered User' From traffic jams and car accidents to cancelled flights and school closings, many people, including plumbers and HVAC technicians, are being affected by Take Two of the Polar Vortex.
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HS2 to hold bidders day for subcontractors
Construction Enquirer
MAY 17, 2023
landscaping, fencing, drainage, civils, formwork, reinforcement and concrete) General procurement (materials, plant, consumables, innovation, sustainability) Buildings & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) (incl. Civils & Stations work streams Urban realm (incl.
Grundfos Media Tour is educational, memorable
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2014
Commercial Plumbing Residential Plumbing' This Copenhagen hotel is known as the world’s greenest hotel. It is one of the first hotels to meet the EU Green Building Programme standards. Sustainably Speaking.
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Construction progress of National Museum of African American History and Culture
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2013
Commercial Plumbing Media Galleries' Southland Industries will kick off the rough-in activities next spring, but until then, the firm is definitely keeping busy with coordination and inserting/layout of the project.
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IAPMO Releases 2012 UPC, UMC Study Guides
Contractor Magazine
JULY 19, 2013
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has released the latest editions of its useful Study Guides for the 2012 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC ) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC). Commercial Plumbing'
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Plumbing contractors get ready: lead free reduction law is here to stay
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2013
Commercial Plumbing Residential Plumbing' 4, 2014, Federal Law mandates the wetted surface of every pipe, fixture, and fitting sold for or installed in potable water applications not contain more than 0.25% lead by weight. Are contractors prepared for the January 4 transition date?
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‘Never a better time to own a service company’
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 16, 2013
Commercial Plumbing Residential Plumbing Business Devlopment' PLEASANTON, CALIF.
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