Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water
WEBJun 10, 2016 · Atmospheric vacuum breakers. The purpose of a vacuum breaker is to stop back siphonage. The atmospheric vacuum breaker consists of a check valve member and an air vent that is normally closed when the device is pressurized. The air vent allows air into the piping system for the purpose of stopping a siphon at …
2020 Trends for MEP Contractors | Contractor
WEBApr 22, 2020 · IDC forecasts that spending on AR and virtual reality will hit $18.8 billion in 2020. Today, MEP contractors are using AR to visualize complex data and make more informed decisions on the jobsite. Combining the physical and virtual words together, AR superimposes virtual data on a contractor’s physical surroundings.
AI is Transforming the Construction Industry | Contractor
WEBJun 17, 2022 · AI is Transforming the Construction Industry. June 17, 2022. AI can streamline operations in construction engineering management in multiple ways. 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 ...
Best Practices for Servicing CPVC Pipes and Fittings
WEBJan 31, 2024 · As the aged pipe becomes more rigid, it must be cut and handled differently than new pipes. Always use a C-style tubing cutter, a fine-tooth saw or a wheel cutter when servicing CPVC. Ratchet cutters or shears are not recommended for cutting previously installed CPVC pipes. Service plumbers also typically use a different, faster curing solvent ...
Common Trenching and Excavation Safety Hazards | Contractor
WEBFeb 15, 2019 · 2. Slope or bench the walls of the trench. This is a method often used to protect workers in shallow (between one and ten feet) trenches. By removing the trench wall, there’s a greatly reduced risk of a collapse. Think of a sloped trench as a shallow valley instead of a deep canyon. Benching is another technique.
Trane, American Standard, Announce National Launch of Link
WEBDec 7, 2022 · DAVIDSON, NC — Trane Residential (Trane) and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning (American Standard), two leading residential HVAC brands, have announced the national launch of Link, their award-winning communication technology, designed to simplify installation, commissioning, and remote monitoring of variable speed HVAC systems. . Following a successful regional roll out in spring ...
General Liability Insurance: Protecting Subcontractors
WEBApr 26, 2023 · In addition to liability risks, subcontractors risk the theft of tools, equipment or other trade materials. A general liability policy is only third-party coverage, so subcontractors need a separate policy, such as a business owner’s policy, to cover their tools, equipment and people. However, the biggest risk for subcontractors is safety.
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 ...
Power tool survey: the most used power tools by contractors
WEBApril 9, 2014. Survey findings include: For cordless power tools, the most commonly used are power drills at 84%. Most contractors, 59%, are likely to purchase their power tools from industrial supply houses. Survey respondents, 84%, are most likely to use 18V battery packs for their cordless power tools. Candace Roulo.
Whose right is it to fix mistakes? - Contractor
WEBMay 1, 1999 · Since customers with failed work tend to be less friendly to the installing contractor, you are far less likely to have the opportunity to repair your own work (and control the cost of the repairs) if you don’t have it in writing. Susan McGreevy is a partner at Husch & Eppenberger, Kansas City, Mo., tel. 816/421-4800, e-mail to [email protected].
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