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Handling the Pressure: The Effect of Plumbing Material Selection on Homeowner Satisfaction

Pro Builder

CPVC uses a solvent weld process to secure full-flow fittings to the pipes, similar to copper but without the fire hazard introduced by soldering. The top two choices in plumbing today are CPVC (Chlorinated PolyVinyl Chloride) and PEX (cross-linked polyethylene). One key difference between the two is the type of fitting used.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Tennessee, Virginia and Alabama are the top-ranked states, respectively, in BF’s flagship Best Business Climate ranking. North Carolina, Colorado and Virginia topped the chart in BF’s flagship Economic Growth Potential ranking. Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report. TN TOPS IN BUSINESS CLIMATE.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

VIRGINIA’S TRADITION OF TRAINING. Virginia has a longstanding reputation as a workforce pioneer thanks to programs such as the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. In this annual report, we showcase locations that are out in front in the skills race. Since VA Gov.

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6 showcase hotel construction projects

The Korte Company

Lee, Virginia. Gateway Inn & Suites is expected to achieve LEED Silver certification according to USGBC requirements. Get a comprehensive look at how your contractor’s design team can help put you in position secure maximum return on investment by reading our guide to strategic architectural design. Lee Army Lodge – Ft.

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The Drone Age

Business Facilities

The two remaining sites were in the middle of heavily traveled air corridors in the East: New York’s Mohawk Valley and Virginia Tech (in a joint effort with Rutgers University in New Jersey). ” Gryphon Sensors is calling its project U-SAFE.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This year’s event features training and techniques in concrete and masonry, countless exhibits from original equipment manufacturers, and educational certification seminars. The advance registration deadline is March 13, 2022, but you can secure a discounted early bird ticket by registering before February 14. . Get more details.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Conceptual layout of the Social Security Administration’s new data center in Urbana. The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Mid-Atlantic Region and the Social Security Administration (SSA) are collaborating to design and construct the SSA’s new National Support Center in Urbana, MD. By Jonathan Sanders. million people.