The Consulting Engineer’s Guide to Advanced Electric Boiler …
Dec 27, 2024 · Today, there is growing interest in utilizing a new generation of these boilers as an environmentally friendly decarbonization solution. Companies across the globe are considering using electric boilers to become carbon neutral in alignment with COP26 UN Climate Change Conference targets.
ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
Jan 31, 2024 · About the Model. ABC’s model uses the historical relationship between inflation-adjusted construction spending growth, sourced from the US Census Bureau’s Value of Construction Put in Place Survey, and payroll construction employment, sourced from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, to convert anticipated increases in construction outlays into demand for construction labor at a rate of ...
Sump, Effluent, & Sewage Pumps: Tips for Selecting the
Mar 22, 2024 · For example, if you have a sump basin that has a gravel base you may run into small rocks or debris that may be loose and may be moved through the pump and out the discharge. With a sump/light effluent pump anything under ½ inch will move down the line easily. Here are a few tips on selecting the best sump pump for your application:
The Booming Demand for Skilled Trades: Opportunities and …
Nov 5, 2024 · Skilled trades have long proven to be recession-resilient, as there will always be a need for new construction and other trade projects as infrastructure needs evolve.However, in recent years, there has been an increased demand for these jobs with technological advances, shortages due to an aging workforce, and a surge in demand for new infrastructure.
United States Construction Industry Databook 2024-2028 Now …
Jun 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 ...
Cala Systems, Predictive Intelligence, and the Better Way to Heat …
Oct 15, 2024 · CONTRACTOR: Well—since nobody has a crystal ball—tell me a little more about how the system does that. Rigney: First and foremost, we have a flow sensor on the water heater, so we learn what are the patterns of hot water use. Is there a lot of hot water use in the evening, as opposed to the morning. Then, on top of that, we’re bringing in a lot of external information.
Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water
Jun 10, 2016 · An HVB prevents backflow to the water supply by venting water to the atmosphere (onto the ground) when backflow conditions exist. A spring-loaded check valve is opened by the water supply pressure when outflow occurs through the valve.
Best Practices When Using Acid-Based Drain Cleaners
Feb 19, 2024 · What is an Acid-Based Drain Cleaner? An acid-based drain cleaner is a powerful solution that utilizes concentrated blends of either sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid to dissolve and remove stubborn blockages in plumbing systems.
6 Things to Know About Construction Bonds - Contractor
Dec 14, 2021 · 3. Different Types of Construction Bonds. The term construction bond refers to a whole class of surety bonds. Furthermore, this class encompasses several different types of bonds, each related to a different set of risks.
Monthly Plumbing Quiz: 2024 in Review | Contractor
Nov 30, 2024 · Steve Spaulding is Editor-in-Chief for CONTRACTOR Magazine. He has been with the magazine since 1996, and has contributed to Radiant Living, NATE Magazine, and other Endeavor Media properties.