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 …
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 …
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 ...
Best Practices When Using Acid-Based Drain Cleaners
WEBFeb 19, 2024 · When to Use Acid-Based Drain Cleaners. Contractors should consider utilizing acid-based drain cleaners in the following situations. 1. Commercial or industrial environments. In settings such as restaurants, hotels, or manufacturing facilities, plumbing systems undergo constant, heavy usage and the accumulation of …
How to Navigate a Workers' Compensation Audit | Contractor
WEBAug 2, 2024 · How it All Starts. The Audit begins with a letter from the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company, which is mailed to the company’s address and contact on file. It is addressed to the Policy Holder (which is the company being audited). The letter contains the following references: the policy number, audit number, and audit period.
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 ...
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Common Brazing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Contractor
WEBMay 18, 2023 · Mistake #2: Dirty pipe surface. The joint surface areas must be clean and free from oil, grease, or oxide contamination prior to brazing. Cleaning the piping to be brazed is very important. A dirty surface prevents …
United States Construction Industry Databook 2024-2028 Now …
WEBJun 26, 2024 · DUBLIN, IRELAND — (BUSINESS WIRE) — The United States Construction Industry Databook Series - Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume (area and units), Q1 2024 Update report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The construction industry in the United States is expected to grow by 5.6% to reach USD 1,271.65 billion in 2024. The growth momentum is expected to continue over ...
What’s Going On with Modular Construction? | Contractor
WEBMar 11, 2024 · Modular’s benefits include reduced safety hazards, jobsite waste, dependence on skilled labor, and materials/labor costs, notes the American Institute of Architects (AIA): “Modules are oftentimes fabricated while the building site is being prepared, which can cut the time in half compared to traditional construction methods….